A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-08-01
Summary:

There was a crowded audience at the Metropole Theatre on Saturday night. At one time, it seemed that the night would be wet, but the drizzling rain soon ceased and this encouraged the hesitating one. The performers met with a warm reception, their acting being well applauded. The author later…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1904-08-22
Summary:

The proprietors of the Metropole Theatre have entirely renovated the interior of the building and have supplied comfortable seats in place of the chairs lately used. New scenery has also been procured, and a number of new performers appeared on Saturday night including Miss Gertie Masie, Mr Jim…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-04-05
Summary:

The firm of Levy Hermoanos may be converted into a Company Ltd next year with 10 million francs. This firm had been extending to the East and opened 9 new branches. They are agents for the Richard Brasier motor-cars as well as for Pathe Freres Cinemagraphs and films. – 'Straits Times…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1907-09-23
Summary:

It was a private view of the wonderful photographs taken of wild birds on their nests, feeding their young, etc. by Messrs. Richard and Kearton. The photographs were taken by a bioscope. They were run through in film form on the bioscope machine.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-12-28
Summary:

London, December 3 – In General: Now that the bidding for the Johnson-Jeffries contest is over. The accepted bid of Tom Richards is certainly generous, and with a purse of £20,200 and 66 percent of the profit on the cinematograph to be split up, the fighters will reap a golden harvest.

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Publication Date: 1910-04-29 - 1910-04-30
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of Miss Addie Leigh, Miss Winnie Ryan, Miss Maggie Fraser and Little Percy. Tonight! Debut of the celebrated Hungarian violinist, Fekete. Coming: Two eminent artistes, Jim…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-05-02 - 1910-05-03
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of Miss Addie Leigh, Miss Winnie Ryan, Miss Maggie Fraser and Little Percy, will remain until May 4. Coming: Two eminent artistes, Jim Harvey and Madge Morris.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-05-04 - 1910-05-07
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Tonight! Debut of Miss Kitty Delavale, serio and comic. Grand success of Miss Addie Leigh and Miss Winnie Ryan. Coming: Two eminent artistes, Jim Harvey and Madge Morris.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-05-06
Summary:

Miss Madge Morris and Mr James Harray will make their debut at the Empire Cinematograph Theatre on Monday evening.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-05-09 - 1910-05-10
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Debut of Jim Harvey and Madge Morris tonight. Grand success of Miss Kitty Delavale, serio and comic. Grand success of Miss Addie Leigh and Miss Winnie Ryan.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-05-11 - 1910-05-16
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of Jim Harvey and Madge Morris. The celebrated Australian artistes, Miss Addie Leigh and Miss Winnie Ryan.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-05-17 - 1910-05-17
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of Jim Harvey and Madge Morris. The celebrated Australian artistes, Miss Addie Leigh and Miss Winnie Ryan. Coming: Miss Eva Hughes. No performance on Friday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-05-25 - 1910-05-30
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of Miss Eva Hughes, Miss Addie Leigh, Miss Winnie Ryan, Miss Madge Morris and Mr Jim Harvey. Grand matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. at reduced prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-05-30
Summary:

Miss Eva Hughes continues to attract and please the numerous patrons of the Empire Cinematograph by her singing and dancing. Miss Addie Leig maintains her reputation while Miss Madge Morris and Tim Harvey come in for their due share of appreciation. The films are new and interesting.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-05-31 - 1910-06-01
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of Miss Eva Hughes, Miss Winnie Ryan, Miss Madge Morris and Mr Jim Harvey. Last and farewell performance of Miss Addie Leigh. Grand matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-06-02 - 1910-06-06
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of Miss Eva Hughes, Miss Winnie Ryan, Miss Madge Morris and Mr Jim Harvey. Friday, June 3, the magnificent film about King Edward's service procession in Shanghai. Coming:…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-06-13
Summary:

Miss Madge Morris and Mr Tim Harvey make their last and farewell appearance at the Empire Cinematograph Theatre this evening.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-06-13 - 1910-06-13
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Reappearance of the wonderful Sadie, also Miss Myra James and Mr Sam Gale. Last and farewell performance of Miss Madge Morrie and Mr Jim Harvey.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-04-04
Summary:

Mr. Frank Morris made his debut at the Empire Cinematograph on Saturday night and was accorded a flattering reception. Miss Irma La Pomme continues to please her hearers with her refined singing.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-18
Summary:

Mr. Walter Morris and Mrs. Morris are considering establishing a chain of cinema theatres in the coastal cities of China. Mr. Morris has already instituted Cinematograph Film Exchange offices at 94 Queen's Road Central, and associated with Mr. Tam Yik Kiu, to supply theatres with the latest…