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: 1909-09-01
Summary:

In the place of the present makoshifts [sic] which do duty as cinematograph theatres, shortly be erected on the site of the present Hongkong Cinematograph in Des Voeux Road, a palatial building of steel frames and reinforced concrete by a syndicate headed by Mr. Fogliano. The building will be…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-05-02
Summary:

There appear the so-called 'talking pictures,' a synchronization of the cinematograph and the phonograph by electrical science, are already in craze in London and Paris. So premising have been these reproductions of plays and operas that two prominent producers, Charles Frohman and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-04
Summary:

The Vitagraph Company of America is sending around the world a company of highly skilled cinematograph actors, and these are now staying in Hongkong. Mr. Maurice Costello stated that they would travel around the world, posing to the camera in various plays and taking their scene and background…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-30
Summary:

The public that patronizes the better class of photoplay houses refuses to tolerate the speculate of sitting through the average vaudeville chaser in order to see a good photoplay. With the Kalem Company spend $100,000 on one photoplay, and $50,000 for several, and with the Edison and Vitagraph…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-17
Summary:

The war pictures screened at the Victoria last night were interesting. There was a funny Vitagraph picture, but the most popular item was the Max Linder film. The features of next week's show will be a series of Sherlock Holmes pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-05-05
Summary:

There was an especially good programme at the Victoria last night, the picture of principal interest being a Vitagraph Company's representation of 'As You Like It.' The Carsons performed. Little Miss Gladie and Jack Ranch gave good performances too.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-01 - 1916-08-03
Summary:

Change of Programme: Vitagraph presents 'The Money Kings' in 3 parts, 'Panama Canal', 'In the Red Man's Country', 'Willy and the Bank Note' and 'Bedelia and the Suffragette'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-02 - 1916-08-02
Summary:

Change of Programme: Vitagraph presents 'The Money Kings' in 3 parts, 'Panama Canal', 'In the Red Man's Country', 'Willy and the Bank Note' and 'Bedelia and the Suffragette'; Band night Tonight

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Headline: The Palisade
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-03
Summary:

The Vitagraph American Film Co. presented 'The Money Kings.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-15 - 1916-08-17
Summary:

Tonight: 'The Secret of Monte Carlo', 'The Passing of Diana' by Vitagraph, 'The Cowboy Samaritan', 'The Wager', 'Tilly and the Football Match' and 'The Awakening of Jones'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-15 - 1916-08-17
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Secret of Monte Carlo' in 3 parts, a highly interesting and exciting story written about this well-known resort; 'The Passing of Diana' in 2 parts by Vitagraph; 'The Cowboy Samaritan' (drama); 'The Wager' (drama); 'Tilly and the Football…

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-08-15 - 1916-08-17
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) 'The Secret of Monte Carlo' in 3 parts tonight. 'The Passing of Diana' in 2 parts by Vitagraph. Drama including 'The Cowboy Samaritan' and 'The Wager.' Comedies including 'Tilly and the…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-29 - 1916-08-30
Summary:

Tonight: 'The Black Box' (6th Episode), 'The Wreck' by K.B. Films Co., 'Under Desperation's Spur', 'Bunny's Scheme' (Vitagraph Comedy) and 'Getting A Hired Girl'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-29 - 1916-08-31
Summary:

Oppenheim's great mystery serial, 6th episode of 'The Black Box' in 2 parts, more perplexing and exciting than ever; 'The Wreck,' a powerful drama by the K. B. Films Co. in 3 parts; 'Under Desperation's Spur,' drama by Kalen; 'Bunny's Scheme,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-29
Summary:

The special Monday performance at the Victoria Theatre last night was, like its predecessors, an immense success, to which the presence of the Band of the 18th Infantry materially contributed. Many excellent comic films were shown, chief among which was a new Vitagraph three-part picture…

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-08-29 - 1916-09-01
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) The sixth episode of 'The Black Box' (by Universal) in 2 parts are displayed tonight. Photo of the actor (Herbert Rawlinson) included. A drama 'The Wreck'in 3 parts. Drama including Under Desperation's Spur (by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-30 - 1916-08-30
Summary:

Tonight: 'The Black Box' (6th Episode), 'The Wreck' by K.B. Films Co., 'Under Desperation's Spur', 'Bunny's Scheme' (Vitagraph Comedy) and 'Getting A Hired Girl'; Band night Tonight

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-01 - 1916-09-04
Summary:

Oppenheim's great mystery serial, 7th episode of 'The Black Box' in 2 parts, a breathless & heart-gripping instalment; 'The Single Act,' an extremely fine drama by the Lubin Company; 'The Vavasour Ball' in 2 parts by Vitagraph; 'Old Maid's Baby,…

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Headline: The Palisade
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-01
Summary:

The management of Kowloon's popular open-air cinematograph has arranged a most attractive change of programme for tonight. The seventh episode of the thrilling 'Black Box' mystery is to be screened, while a further special feature is a very fine dramatic film entitled 'The…

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-09-02 - 1916-09-04
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) The seventh episode of 'The Black Box' (by Universal) in 2 parts are displayed tonight. Photo of the actor (Herbert Rawlinson) included. Dramas including 'The Single Act' (by the Lubin company) and 'The Vavasour…