A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-04-16 - 1898-04-16
Summary:

Last performance by Carl Hertz and Mdlle. D'Alton. For the last time tonight, special farewell programme of the people popular tricks, illusions and pictures. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1905-09-06 - 1905-09-08
Summary:

Performance by the Famous Gaiety Stars, polite vaudeville. New songs, New Dances, New Pictures. Booking at Robinson Piano Co. W. Hollinworth is the Manager and James Morgan is the Business Representative.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-11-29 - 1910-12-01
Summary:

Every night at 7.00 and 9.00 o'clock; matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. World's pictures, exhibition of club swinging, Mr. A. Collins, cornet soloist Mr. Elliott and Mr. Stephenson, a dramatic humourist. 7 p.m. 50, 30, and 20 cents; 9 p.m. $1.00, 70 and 40 cents; special…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-12-02 - 1910-12-09
Summary:

Every night at 7.00 and 9.00 o'clock; matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. World's pictures; vaudeville performance from Miss A. M. Carrington, contralto balladist, Mr. F. Burgess, exhibition of sword swinging, and Mr. R. H. Stephenson, dramatic humourist; look out for Vera…

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-12-10 - 1910-12-13
Summary:

Every night at 7.00 and 9.00 o'clock; matinees Saturdays, at 4 p.m.; World pictures; vaudeville performances by Miss Vera Ferrace, a brilliant star artist, and Mr. Donald Harvey, the celebrated one-string violinist of England at 9 p.m.; 7 p.m. 50, 30, and 20 cents; 9 p.m. $1.00, 70 and 40…

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-12-14 - 1910-02-20
Summary:

Every night at 7.00 and 9.00 o'clock; matinees Saturdays, at 4 p.m.; World pictures; 2 new artists at 9 p.m., Miss Mae Montgomery, Mr. Chas. Castleman and Miss Vera Ferrace; New song, new pictures and new sketches; 7 p.m. 50, 30, and 20 cents; 9 p.m. $1.00, 70 and 40 cents.

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-12-21 - 1910-12-30
Summary:

Every night at 7.00 and 9.00 o'clock; matinees Saturdays, at 4 p.m.; World pictures; 2 new artists at 9 p.m., Miss Vera Ferrace and Mr. R. H. Stephenson. New songs, new pictures, and new sketches; 7 p.m. 50, 30, and 20 cents; 9 p.m. $1.00, 70 and 40 cents.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-12-31 - 1911-01-06
Summary:

A high class pictorial, musical, vaudeville and novelty entertainment, every evening at 7 p.m. and 9 p.m.; special matinees every Saturday and Sunday, at 4 p.m.; prices 50, 30 and 20 cents; children half-price to all parts; changing pictures twice weekly, Wednesdays and Saturdays 7 p.m.,…

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-01-07 - 1911-01-14
Summary:

Cinematograph & vaudeville every evening at 7 and 9 p.m. Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Ruby Crystal, 2 brilliant star artists, and the Biorama; 7 p.m. 50, 30 and 20 cents (children half-price to all parts); 9 p.m. full programme $1.0, 70 and 40 cents; matinees on every Saturday and Sunday at 4…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-04-29 - 1911-05-05
Summary:

Cinematograph Vaudeville, the lastest pictures with popular artists, the only place to pass an enjoyable evening; performance by Grace Wilson; see handbills for popular prices.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-09-01 - 1911-09-05
Summary:

Cinematograph Vaudeville every evening at 9.15 p.m.; performances by popular artistes at 7.15 p.m. and pictures only; electric fans throughout theatre.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-01-02 - 1912-01-31
Summary:

Cinematograph Vaudeville at 9.15 every evening; a complete change of pictures every Wednesday and Saturday, all new to Hongkong; performance by Eileen Murray at 7.15; picture only.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-03-09 - 1912-03-30
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. the latest picture plays; performance by Viola - the Sisters Price - Lilian; 7.15 p.m. pictures only.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-05-01 - 1912-05-14
Summary:

The new pictures at the Bijou tonight at 7.15 and 9.15.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-05-25 - 1912-05-28
Summary:

Every evening at 7.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., a boom in picture plays; The Conjurer's Triumph - by Max Linder; The Pathe Gayette [sic] - the world's latest news; The Gaumont Graphics -- news from home; 'What Every Mother Does' - by Wiffles; 'Please Take One' - by Nick…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-05-29 - 1912-06-03
Summary:

Saturday, 1st of June, 1912; last night of the present season; closing during the summer months; opening Saturday 28th of September, 1912 with all new artists and pictures.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-09-30 - 1912-10-03
Summary:

Re-opening night of the famous artists and unparalleled dancers Verne and Smith; magnificent new pictures just arrived.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-04 - 1912-10-05
Summary:

Sunday, October, 6, 1912, the great sporting picture of the Boxing Contest between Moreau and Papty; 16 rounds; every bout distinct and clear; other beautiful pictures are also provided.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-11 - 1912-10-15
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m. all new pictures; comics 'An Escape of Gas' by Max Linder; 'In the Grocery Business' by Little Moritz, 'The All-conquering Hero' by Prince, 'The Passing of Dappled Fawn' (American-Indian drama, coloured, art), and Gaumont Graphic (The…

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-19 - 1912-10-22
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m. look at this programme; 'Love and Boxing' by Max Linder; 'Wiffles Double' by Prince; 'The Sinking of the 'Helvetia'' (the first Genuine Wrock Filmed); Gaumont Graphic (World's lastest news); musical interludes by Miss Rowley and Mr.…