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: 1905-09-20 - 1905-10-06
Summary:

Two performances every Saturday; Film screening of 'Cinderella' and 'Six Sisters Dianaf' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-02-20 - 1908-03-07
Summary:

New films. Latest novelty. Sister and Brother. Engel. Song and dance and other artists. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road, Pottinger Street.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-03-09 - 1908-03-12
Summary:

New films. Latest novelties. The London Horse Show, at which His Majesty King Edward and H. R. H. the Prince of Wales were present. Sisters and brothers. Engel. Song and dance. And other artists. Films and apparatus for sale. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road, Pottinger Street.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-03-13
Summary:

A change of programme is announced at the Victoria Cinematograph. Among the new films is one of 2200 feet long, entitled 'Whirling the Earth.' The Engle sisters will also be seen in new songs and dances.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-03-13 - 1908-03-14
Summary:

New films. Latest novelties. 'Whirling the World,' a film in 2200 feet long. The sisters Engel in the dance of two races. And the pretty quartette. Film and apparatus for sale. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road, Pottinger Street.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-03-19 - 1908-03-20
Summary:

New films. New songs and dances by the sisters and bothers Engel and other artists. Change of programme every second day. Apparatus for sale. Two performances nightly. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road, Pottinger Street.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-03-21 - 1908-03-26
Summary:

Lion Hunting in South Africa.' New songs and dances by the sisters and brothers Engel, and other artists. Change of programme every second day. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road, Pottinger Street.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-04-24 - 1908-04-24
Summary:

The Engel Sisters in the Dance of Mirrors. New films every second day. Two performances nightly. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road (Pottinger Street Corner).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-05-08
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph with its newest and up-to-date films continues to draw large audiences nightly. The pictures are undoubtedly greatly appreciated as evinced by the hearty applause evoked, the 'Cabman Mystified' and the 'Lost Umbrella,' being particularly good. The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-05-14
Summary:

Saturday and Sunday at the Victoria Cinematograph, when all new films will be shown, including an intensely dramatic picture-story 'The Cashier.' On Thursday next a benefit performance will be given to the Engel Sister, who is to leave for Shanghai.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-05-14 - 1908-05-14
Summary:

Amongst new films, 'The Cashier.' Sisters Engel. The wonderful dance - The Mirrors. Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road (Pottinger Street Corner).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-08-31
Summary:

Crowded houses, nightly, is still the dominant factor at the Victoria Hall. A new film now being shown is 'The Pearl Diver' and is one of the best coloured pictures in the art of cinematography that one could wish to see. The Engel Sisters also appear this week in entirely new songs…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-18
Summary:

The Coleman Sisters will make their debut at the Victoria Cinematograph this evening, after a successful season at the Colon Cinematograph at Shanghai. There is also to be an entire change of pictures this evening.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-18 - 1909-05-19
Summary:

Tonight! Tonight! Special programme on the debut of the vivacious soubrettes and celebrated dancers, Coleman Sisters. The Signor Torras. Opera selections and English songs. Miss Hilda, serpentine dancer.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-20 - 1909-05-22
Summary:

Tonight! Tonight! The vivacious soubrettes and celebrated dancers, Coleman Sisters. New films. Miss Hilda, serpentine dancer.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-24
Summary:

The Coleman Sisters, two pleasing song and dance artistes, appeared at the Victoria Cinematograph and received good receptions. The pictures shown are varied in character, tragic, pathetic, screamingly funny, etc. But they are all alike in one respect, and that is as to their clearness.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-24 - 1909-05-25
Summary:

Tonight! Tonight! Shanghai Spring Races, 1909. Grand new films. For two nights only. The vivacious soubrettes and celebrated dancers, Coleman Sisters.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-26 - 1909-06-08
Summary:

Tonight! Tonight! The vivacious soubrettes and celebrated dancers, Coleman Sisters.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-06-09 - 1909-06-10
Summary:

The vivacious soubrettes and celebrated dancers, Coleman Sisters. Coming! The celebrated artistes Sisters Collins. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-06-11
Summary:

The Coleman sisters continue to attract audience nightly while the Collin Sisters from Australia will make their debut in Victoria Cinematograph. Some splendid pictures are now being shown which provoke hearty laughter.