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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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.

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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: 1919-01-31 - 1919-02-03
Summary:

February 1, 2, 3 and 4, showing a special Paramount feature in 6 parts, 'Temptation,' featuring the famous opera star Geraldina [sic] Farrar. Also, Gazette and Comics. Monday February 3, matinee at 5 p.m., showing 'Quo Vadis,' a drama in 7 parts. Tuesday February 4, matinee…

36
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-22 - 1921-03-26
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'In Old Kentucky.' Also British Gazette. March 23 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'In Old Kentucky.' Film review included. March 26 Remarks: Sunday, March 27, Guazzoni (producer of 'Quo Vadis') presents '…

37
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-29
Summary:

The Sack of Rome' continues to draw capacity houses at the Coronet Theatre. The producer previously produced 'Quo Vadis.' The Coronet Orchestra, with Mr. A. Scheninam at the piano, adds greatly to the enjoyment of this film masterpiece.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-30
Summary:

The Sack of Rome' is produced by Enrico Guazzoni, the well-known maker of 'Quo Vadis' and other famous Italian pictures. Plot and production notes are included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-09
Summary:

Coronet Theatre conducted a Popular Pictures voting contest with a prize of $50. Among the voting for two hundreds film, the following films were consider as the most popular selections, which included: 'Shoulder Arms,' 'Quo Vadis,' 'My Four Years in Germany,'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-15