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: 1907-10-19
Summary:

Cinematograph Pathe at Weismann's Rooms will put on a new set of pictures, include 'A Pair of Boots Please,' 'Cock Fighting in Seville,' 'Private Atkins minds the Baby,' 'The Fortune,' 'A Tragic Moment,' 'A Daring Maid,' 'The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-10-29
Summary:

Canton, October 27 – The Tung Hing Theatre, on the New Bund, has lately received a blackmailing letter purporting to have been sent by some revolutionary society.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-21
Summary:

A striking picture in the Nick Carter series is being shown at the Victoria Theatre. The wonderful detective is antagonised by Zigomar, and with two men, both full of daring and resource, each so determined to conquer a most thrilling story results. The film is 3,600 feet long.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-14 - 1913-11-18
Summary:

Sheridan's Ride,' a thrilling war picture containing stirring battle scenes & heroic acts of daring; 'Gaumont Graphic' showing the latest events at home and a fine selection of pictures; 'The Battle of Waterloo' in 6 parts and 'Quo Vadis' in 8 parts…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-15 - 1914-09-15
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the thrilling drama in 2 parts, 'Sleeping Wild Beasts,' a picture which holds you spellbound; great attractions for Friday 18th, when the Great Dares will make their debut and the marvellous Picture 'The Golden Beetle' will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-16 - 1914-09-18
Summary:

Great attractions for the special farewell performance to the D. C. L. I. and Royal Engineers; La Belle and Williams, The Dares and D. C. L. I. Band in attendance

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-16 - 1914-09-17
Summary:

Great attractions for the special farewell performance to Doli & Royan Engineers; performance by The Dares and Cora & Willims.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-17
Summary:

The special performance in honour of the D.O.L.I and R.E. is at the Victoria tonight. The Cornwall's Band, La Belle Cora and Williams will be in attendance. The Dares will appear for the first time in Hong Kong.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-18 - 1914-09-18
Summary:

For 4 nights only, 'The Golden Beetle' (5,000 feet), exciting & thrilling from start to finish; also a number of new historical, panoramic, & comic pictures; performance by 'The Dares.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-19 - 1914-09-21
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Golden Beetle' (5,000 ft) and comic pictures; Performance by The Australlian artists, The Dares and May Clarke

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-22 - 1914-09-23
Summary:

Film screening of 'Cry of a Stricken Hear' (2,000 ft); The Australlian artists - The Dares in attendance; Coming performance by May Clarke

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-22
Summary:

The band of the 25th Punjabis played at the Victoria Theatre while The Dares gave a neat exhibition and are performers of a high order.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-24 - 1914-09-24
Summary:

Film screening of 'Cry of a Stricken Hear' (2,000 ft); The Australlian artists - Dares in attendance; Coming performance by May Clarke

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-24 - 1914-09-26
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, 'The Cry of a Stricken Heart'; on Friday, the magnificent picture 'War's Red Ruin,' the rage of London, in 3 parts - 3,000 ft. long, full of thrilling incidents; performance by 'Dares.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-25 - 1914-09-25
Summary:

Fim screening of 'War's Red Ruin' (3 parts, 3,000 ft); The Australlian artists - Dares in attendance

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-26 - 1914-09-26
Summary:

Fim screening of 'War's Red Ruin' (3 parts, 3,000 ft); The Australlian artists - Dares in attendance; This evening would be band night

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-28
Summary:

The Punjabis' band under Mr. Newman played at the Victoria on Saturday night. The pictures were good as ever. Dare performed. There will be another gala performance next Friday night. The film 'Britannicus' will be shown. Dares, Mr. Harry Relph, Mr. A. England, Mr. McArdle, Mr.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-01 - 1914-10-01
Summary:

Tomorrow wil be the Prince of Wales Fund's night with performance by the Dares, Mr Geo Grimble and Mrs Mears; Film screening of 'Brittanicus' (2 parts); Band in attendance; A late ferry will run; Coming film: 'Victory'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-02 - 1914-10-02
Summary:

Tonight is the Prince of Wales Fund's night with performance by the Dares, Mr Geo Grimble and Mrs Mears; Film screening of 'Brittanicus' (2 parts); Band in attendance; A late ferry will run; Coming film: 'Victory'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-03
Summary:

A fine selection of pictures was shown last night at the Victoria. Havildar Subah Singh's cornet solo was good. The Dares, Mrs. Bacon, Mrs. Mears, Mr. Lyth, Mr. Miller, Mr. England, Mr. Grimble, Mr. N.W. Stevens, and Mr. Harry all performed. These entertainments are for the Prince of Wales…