A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 1 - 20 of 1867
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1903-02-14 - 1903-02-24
Summary:

Department store ad. Sale of Cinemagraphs in various prices. Mentioned that Cinemagraphs can be worked by a child.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-04-22
Summary:

The play's the thing,' sang the much quoted William. The natives of fair Cathay think similarly. When a popular piece is staged at the Taiping theatre a speculator usually buys up all the best seats and then sells them at the door, or in the streets. One hawker was fined $5.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-07-28
Summary:

The only Chinese actor in America appearing in an English speaking company is Ah Sam, who plays Sing Wing as William Collier's support in 'Caught in the Rain' at the Victoria theatre on Monday (says the 'Daily Colonist,' Vancouver). Ah Sam was born and raised in Hong…

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-05-18
Summary:

The management of the Empire Cinematograph Theatre announces that Professor A. Lewis, and Miss Lewis will make their debut this evening.

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-05-18 - 1910-05-19
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Tonight! Debut of Prof. A. Lewis, introducing novelties never seen in Hong Kong. Miss Lewis (age 6), surprising infantile comic, serio and recitations. Coming: Miss Eva Hughes. No performance…

6
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-05-19
Summary:

A great reception was accorded little Miss Lewis at the Empire Cinematograph Theatre on Wednesday evening. Professor Lewis is also good with his conjuring acts while the films are new and up-to-date.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-05-21 - 1910-05-24
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Monday! Debut of Miss Eva Hughes. Prof. A. Lewis, introducing novelties never seen in Hong Kong. Miss Lewis (age 6), surprising infantile comic, serio and recitations.

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-06-20 - 1910-06-22
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 Gales. Last appearance this week of Miss Eva Hughes and Miss Winnie Ryan. Debut of Misses Laura Diamond and Lewis.

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-06-23 - 1910-06-23
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). The wonderful Sadie, also Miss Myra James and Mr Sam Gale. Farewell appearances tonight or Miss Winnie Ryan. Tomorrow! Debut of Miss Laura Diamond. Monday, June 27th, debut of Miss May Lewis. Next week: a grand film of…

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-06-24 - 1910-06-24
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. The wonderful Sadie, also Miss Myra James and Mr Sam Gale. Tonight! Debut of Miss Laura Diamond. Monday, June 27th, debut of Miss May Lewis. Next week: a grand film of the most complete…

11
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-06-25 - 1910-06-25
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of Miss Laura Diamond. Monday, June 27th, debut of Miss May Lewis. The funeral production of King Edward VII are expected in day's time.

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-06-27 - 1910-06-27
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Tonight: Debut of Miss May Lewis. Grand success of Miss Laura Diamond. Positively this week: The funeral production of King Edward VII.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-06-28 - 1910-07-02
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of the queen of the banjo, Miss Laura and Diamond. Miss May Lewis, introducing a novelty cinematograph film showing Miss Lewis' dressing room. Positively this week: The…

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-06-30
Summary:

Miss May Lewis is at present occupying the boards at the Empire Cinematograph Theatre where her appearance is hailed with delight by the large audience. Miss Lama Diamond also gives a good 'turn' and is very pleasing.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-07-04 - 1910-07-09
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Tuesday! The most complete funeral production of King Edward VII. Grand success of Miss Laura and Diamond. Miss May Lewis, introducing a novelty cinematograph film showing Miss Lewis'…

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-07-06
Summary:

Despite the heavy rain there was a very large attendance at the Empire Cinematograph Theatre on Tuesday evening principally by the magnificent film of the funeral of the late King Edward. At the conclusion several pictures of the Royal Family were shown. Miss Laura Diamond and Miss May Lewis…

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-08-22 - 1910-08-24
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Reappearance of the celebrated soubrette, Miss May Lewis. The eminent soubrette and dancer, Miss Maggie Frazer. The infantile actor, Little Percy. Grand matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4…

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-08-26 - 1910-08-29
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Reappearance of the celebrated soubrette, Miss May Lewis. The eminent soubrette and dancer, Miss Maggie Frazer. The infantile actor, Little Percy. Coming: Miss Dolly Swift. Grand matinees on…

19
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-08-30 - 1910-09-03
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Reappearance of the celebrated soubrette, Miss May Lewis. The eminent soubrette and dancer, Miss Maggie Frazer. The infantile actor, Little Percy. Grand matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4…

20
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-09-06
Summary:

The patrons of the Empire Cinematograph are reminded of the re-appearance of Miss Addie Leigh this evening. Miss Maggie Frazer and Miss May Lewis are also appearing nightly and delight all their hearers.