A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-04-18 - 1911-04-20
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). 2 performances on 7:15 to 9 and 9:15 to 11:30 p.m. Magnificent new films. Performances by Miss Bascans and Miss Lepomme. The splendid film d'art, 'The Troubador' on Friday. Debut of Singor Falanto…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-04-21 - 1911-04-22
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). 2 performances on 7:15 to 9 and 9:15 to 11:30 p.m. The magnificent coloured film of art, 'The Troubador.' Performances by Miss Bascans. Debut of Singor Falanto and Signorina Salvati on Sunday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-04-24 - 1911-04-28
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). 2 performances on 7:15 to 9 and 9:15 to 11:30 p.m. Debut of Singor Falanto and Signorina Salvati. The new and grand film 'Semiramis' on Tuesday. Performances by Miss Bascans.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-04-25
Summary:

The films, beautiful as they always are at the Empire, were completely eclipsed by the musical programme submitted by these high-class artists, including Signorina Salvati and Signor Falanto.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-04-29 - 1911-05-02
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). 2 performances on 7:15 to 9 and 9:15 to 11:30 p.m. Debut of Singor Falanto and Signorina Salvati. The new and grand film 'Semiramis.' Performances by Miss Bascans.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-01
Summary:

A feast of good things is at present being provided to patrons of the Empire Cinematograph. Signorina Salvati appears in an amusing laughing song, while Miss Irma La Pomme and Mlle. Bascans contribute pleasing songs. Sr. Falanto's fine rich voice nightly evokes applause.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-05-03 - 1911-05-04
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). 2 performances on 7:15 to 9 and 9:15 to 11:30 p.m. Tremendous success of Signorina Salvati and Singor Falanto. Performances by Miss Bascans. The troupe Ching Ling Foo is coming.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-17 - 1919-02-17
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Signorina [sic] Napierkowska, the world-famous premiere dancer in the magnificent and spectacular film d'arte Italians, 'Caligula.' Prices as usual but no half-price seats. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: Caligula
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-17 - 1919-02-17
Summary:

Pathe presents Signorina Napierkowska, the world famous premiere danseuse in the magnificent and spectacular film d'arte Italiana: 'Caligula.' Booking at Robinson's; Coronet Theatre.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-17 - 1919-02-17
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15, Pathe presents Signorina [sic] Napierkowska, the world famous premiere danseuse in the magnificent and spectacular film d'arts Italiana, 'Caligula.' Prices as usual but no half price seats. Booking at Robinson's. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-27
Summary:

Signor Chefalo and Signorina Palermo, the famed magicians, are going to present a short season of laughter, thrills and mystery at the Star Theatre. Miss Magdelene Palermo, assisted by Chefalo, Miss Fay, Fremlin and Yayman, will be presenting 'The Garden of Mysteries' in Fregoli style…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-27
Summary:

Signor Chefalo and Signorina Palermo, the famed magicians, are at the Star Theatre. Miss Magdelene Palermo presents a scene entitled 'The Garden of Mysteries,' assisted by Chefalo, Miss Fay, Fremlin and Yayman. It is noted that the Chefalo-Palermo Company has toured all Spain, and is…

13
Headline: Lady Diana Wins
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-06
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-10
Summary:

There is a great contrast between Puccini's Boheme and his La Tosca, which was the opera selected for presentation at the Star Theatre last night. With such artists as Signorina Lyda Betti, Signor Franco Izal and Signor E. Cunego in the leading roles, the work did not suffer. In the minor…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-11-13
Summary:

Another famous opera of Puccini's La Boheme was given to an appreciative audience at the Star Theatre last night. The plot of the opera included. The splendid rendering was given by Signorina Aurelia Lauro.