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: 1911-10-02 - 1911-10-06
Summary:

Cinematograph vaudeville at 9:15 p.m. Performance by Miss Vera Ferrace. Pathe Freres' latest pictures at 7:15 p.m. only.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-11-23 - 1911-12-05
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. New pictures every two days. Debut of Daisy Lundy. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

23
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-12-07 - 1911-12-15
Summary:

Every evening at 9:15 p.m. Performance by Miss Eileen Murray and Miss Kitty Delavale. Latest photoplays are included. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

24
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-12-16 - 1911-12-16
Summary:

Every evening at 9:15 p.m. The latest pictures are included. Performance by Miss Eileen Murray. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

25
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-04-27 - 1912-05-14
Summary:

(Flower Street) Every evening at 9:15 p.m. A complete change of picture plays every Wednesday and Saturday. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m. at popular prices.

26
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…

27
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-11-06 - 1912-11-07
Summary:

(Flower Street) Pictures only at 7:15 p.m. Performances of Pathe Freres (France), Britannia & Urban (England) and American Kinetoscope (U.S.A.). Pictures with interludes at 9:15 p.m. Complete change of programme. All new pictures on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Price details included.

28
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-12-05 - 1912-12-06
Summary:

Tonight at 9:15 p.m. Performances by Miss Dolly Swiff and Miss Gladys Spencer. All new pictures. Artistes appear at all matinees. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

29
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-12-21 - 1912-12-24
Summary:

Tonight at 9:15 p.m. Special Christmas programme of all new pictures, including The Flower-Street Follies. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-05-30 - 1913-05-30
Summary:

Debut of Miss Violet Bonetia at 9 p.m. tonight. Special programme with special pictures by Pathe Freres. Performance by The Cowboy Players, R. H. Stephenson and Professor Gonzales. Price details included.

31
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-06-17 - 1913-07-09
Summary:

Special engagement with debut of Miss Chinta Zerega at 9:15 p.m. tonight. New pictures nightly. Price details included.

32
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-07-15 - 1913-07-18
Summary:

Every evening at 9:15 p.m. Special engagement of Miss Nora Moore from Saturday, 12th July, for 2 weeks only. Last week of Miss Chinta Zerega in the evenings. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

33
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-09-16
Summary:

A remarkable incident is reported from Whistable. During the exhibition of the 'Quo Vadis' films at the local picture palace one visitor became greatly agitated, and was overcome by his emotion that he fainted and had to be carried out of the building. It was reported that the visitor…

34
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-10-07
Summary:

The article mentioned the strong growth of the cinema business in Great Britain and America. These important and interesting facts of the wonderful growth of cinema are given by Mr. Valentia Steer in his book, The Romance of the Cinema. Mr. Steer also mentioned the cinematograph has caught the…

35
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-30
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre on August 10th is to show a magnificent film entitled 'A Daughter of the Gods.' It is told that this is one of the best productions in cinema art yet presented to the world.

36
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-08-07 - 1918-08-08
Summary:

A Paramount photo-play in 5 parts, 'Sweet Kitty Bellairs,' featuring Mae Murray on 7th, 8th and 9th August. Gaumont graphic and comics included. 'The Daughter of the Gods' will be released on Saturday 10th to Tuesday 13th.

37
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-08-08
Summary:

One of the best films ever shown in the theatres is the 'Daughter of the Gods,' which will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre on Saturday next. The film itself cost over a million dollars. It will be run until next Tuesday.

38
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-08-09 - 1918-08-13
Summary:

Performance at 9:15 p.m. tonight, including a beautiful picture story in 10 parts, 'The Daughter of the Gods.' Performance at 7:15 p.m., also in Saturday matinees, including a comedy in 5 parts, 'His Picture in the Papers.'

39
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-08-14 - 1918-08-16
Summary:

Last 3 nights only from 14th to 16th August. 'The Daughter of the Gods' at 9:15 p.m. Performance at 7:15 p.m., also in Wednesday matinees, including an Paramount featured in 5 parts, 'Each Pearl a Tear.'

40
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-08-15
Summary:

Tomorrow the last exhibition of the magnificent film, the 'Daughter of the Gods' takes place at the Hongkong Theatre, and on Saturday the 11th, and two following days episodes of 'Mary Page' will be screened.