A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The City Hall
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-01-13
Summary:

Report of the Committee of Management to be submitted to the annual meeting of shareholders in and subscribers to the City Hall. There is a detailed description of the theatre's building and some of the performances. For instance, during the twelve months from 1st July, 1896, to 30th June…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-04-12 - 1898-04-12
Summary:

New change of programme by Carl Hertz and Mdlle. D'Alton. Entirely new, popular, and pleasing subjects of new pictures. The Cinematographe showing The Queen's Jubilee Procession, The English Cricketers in Australia and Rugby Football Match, 20 new subjects. Mr. Hertz will perform at…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-04-13 - 1898-04-13
Summary:

Carl Hertz, the great London conjuror presented new tricks. First production of Mephisto's Target, a new illusion. Cinematographe: 'The Queen's Jubilee Procession,' 'The English Cricketers in Australia' and 'Rugby Football Match.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-04-13 - 1898-04-13
Summary:

The two farewell performances by Carl Hertz. The pictures showing The Queen's Jubilee Procession, The English Cricketers in Australia and Rugby Football Match. Mr. Hertz will perform at Canton Club Theatre, next Thursday evening, one night only.

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Headline: The City Hall
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-12-21
Summary:

A report is to be submitted to the annual meeting of shareholders in and subscribers to the City Hall. There is a detailed description of the theatre's building and some of the performances. For instance, during the twelve months from 1st July, 1897, to 30th June 1898, the theatre was…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1900-04-21 - 1900-04-23
Summary:

Fourth tour round the world of the world-famed Ada Delroy Company. The world's greatest dancer in her latest innovation 'She.' And the Bioscope will shown the latest pictures including scenes and incidents in the Transvaal War. Also The White Mahatma's startling performance.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1900-04-25 - 1900-04-25
Summary:

First grand change of programme of Ada Delroy Company. And The White Mahatma in weird dream visions as a psychological bewilderment, a huge sensation caused with the London Bioscope. And an entirely new series of pictures depicting recent scenes and incidents in connection with the Transvaal War…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1905-02-21 - 1905-02-25
Summary:

The Bijou Variety Entertainers including the Imperial Bioscope, performance for 3 nights at 8.30 p.m.

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Headline: The Canton Club
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-08-25
Summary:

Extensive building operations are in progress at the Canton Club. The old Club Theatre has been demolished, and we are to have erected a structure which, when finished, will be capable of accommodating the best theatrical companies visiting Hongkong.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-12-29
Summary:

Canton, December 27 – There is one more new theatre by Shameen in Canton adjoining the Canton Club. The building is with modern style, and the construction details were discussed. The new Theatre will be opened on January 8th. Very detailed description of the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1906-06-28
Summary:

There has been bad blood existing between the ticket collector of the Tai Ping Theatre and a cook from the Hongkong Club. The cook and a coolie were arrested.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-01-05
Summary:

A very good story is told of Mr. Sidney Dark, the dramatic critic, and this year's President of the O.P. Club, who took the chair at the Old Savoyards dinner, Mr. Dark, as is well-known, is the critic of the 'Daily Express,' and went into the sub-editor's room one evening…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-11-18
Summary:

The first day's play of the cricket match drew a big crowd of spectators. A Pretty Fete: Visitors obtained a good deal of fun from the excellent films shown by the Cinematograph Company, which usually exhibits in the hall attached to the Café Weismann. The moving pictures were flung onto a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-08-17
Summary:

The most successful al fresco concert was held in the Kowloon Cricket Club. There was a performance from Senor Torras, who is one of the leading artistes at the Alexandra Cinematograph.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-01-05 - 1909-01-21
Summary:

Two performances every night, with the beautiful film 'A Journey From The Hong Kong Peak'; Children's matinee on every Sunday 4 p.m. with reduction of prices

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-01-05 - 1909-01-14
Summary:

Every Saturday, grand matinee, 4 p.m. Songs by Miss Montez and Miss Laura Diamond. Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. New films. A trip from the Peak by the Hong Kong high-level tramway. Tickets can also be obtained at the Robinson Piano Co. Don't forget the address: Des…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-01-08
Summary:

Quite a diversion was caused at the Victoria Cinematograph on Tuesday night by a portion of a film catching fire and causing a lurid glare in the auditorium. A general rush for exit commenced, but was speedily checked by assurances from the reserved seats that there was no danger. In a very few…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-01-12
Summary:

Nightly at the Cinematograph the Misses Montez and Miss Laura Diamond entertain large audiences with their pleasing singing and dancing. This week the attraction is 'Trip by the Peak Tram.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-01-21 - 1909-01-21
Summary:

22nd January, 1919 at 4 p.m. on behalf of the 'Home for the Peer.' Amongst some new, interesting and comic pictures. The magnificent film: a trip from the Hong Kong Peak on the funicular. Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-03-15
Summary:

Great success is attending the appearance of Steve Adson and Jessie Therne at the Victoria Cinematograph and both artistes are compelled to respond to enthusiastic demands for encores. Miss Verard will also make her farewell appearance this evening. Pictures also shown, including '…