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: 1912-08-26 - 1912-08-27
Summary:

The coolest hall in town; 2 performances daily: 7.15 p.m. pictures only, 9.15 p.m. full programme; matinees: Saturdays at 4.30 p.m., Sundays at 6.00 p.m.; the best films; last week of Hongkong's favourites, Sam Gale, Little Sadie, and Myra James.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-08-28 - 1912-08-28
Summary:

The coolest hall in town; 2 performances daily: 7.15 p.m. pictures only, 9.15 p.m. full programme; tonight the debut of the celebrated artistes Verno and Smith; a new week of magnificent films.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-08-30 - 1912-08-31
Summary:

2 performances: 7.15 p.m. pictures only, 9.15 p.m. full programme; a big hit of the celebrated artistes Verne and Smith; a new week of magnificent films, matinees Saturdays 4.30 p.m., Sundays 6.00 p.m.

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-09-04 - 1912-09-05
Summary:

2 performances 7.15 and 9.15, matinees on Saturdays at 4.30 and Sundays at 6.00; magnificent films; a big success every night of the celebrated artistes and unparalleled dancers, and the American Favourite singer Bayle and Patty.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-04 - 1912-11-07
Summary:

The finest hall in town; 2 performances 7.15 and 9.15 p.m.; performance by The 2 Franklins, the fun makers of the East; performance by Miss Smith; magnificent new films.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-08 - 1912-11-11
Summary:

The finest hall in town; 2 performances 7.15 and 9.15 p.m.; performance by The 2 Franklins, the fun makers of the East; performance by Miss Smith; magnificent new films; popular dance by Verne and Smith; next week the greatest film ever produced, 'Notre Dame,' 4,000 ft. long in 3 parts…

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-11 - 1912-12-20
Summary:

The pioneer place of entertainment of Hongkong; 7.15 pictures only, 9.15 full programme; magnificent films tonight; performance by Howard Sisters.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-21 - 1912-12-27
Summary:

The pioneer place of entertainment of Hongkong; 7.15 pictures only, 9.15 full programme; magnificent films tonight; performance by Howard Sisters and Miss Nellie Maher.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-03-01 - 1913-03-04
Summary:

A stock of magnificent films just arrived; performance by Willson & Ossipoff; matinees details included.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-08-23 - 1913-08-25
Summary:

Change of programme for 23rd, 24th and 25th Aug, the following magnificent pictures will be screened: the dramatic film 'The Power of Love' (in three parts), the comic pictures, 'To Save Her Mistress,' 'A School Romance,' 'Hello Central,' 'Wiffles…

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-10-31 - 1913-11-03
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the dramatic picture 'The Last Ray of Sunshine' and 'Gaumont Graphic' Also some exceedingly comic and interesting pictures. Coming, 'Quo Vadis,' battle of waterloo.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-07 - 1913-11-10
Summary:

Tonight 9.15, the magnificent picture, 'The Cowboy Millionaire'; 'Gaumont Graphic,' and some exceedingly comic and interesting pictures; the great pictures 'Quo Vadis' in eight parts and 'The Battle of Waterloo' in six parts are coming.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-11 - 1913-11-13
Summary:

The great dramatic picture, 'The Bread Carrier' in 3 parts, 4,000 feet; also a fine selection of comic and interesting pictures; 'Quo Vadis' in 8 parts and 'The Battle of Waterloo' are coming.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-14 - 1913-11-18
Summary:

Sheridan's Ride,' a thrilling war picture containing stirring battle scenes & heroic acts of daring; 'Gaumont Graphic' showing the latest events at home and a fine selection of pictures; 'The Battle of Waterloo' in 6 parts and 'Quo Vadis' in 8 parts…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-19 - 1913-11-21
Summary:

The magnificent dramatic picture, 'The Girl Thief' in 2 parts, and a fine selection of pictures; 'Quo Vadis' in 8 parts and 'The Battle of Waterloo' in 6 parts are coming.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-12-05 - 1913-12-08
Summary:

Change of programme including the great picture 'Ida, the Queen of the Air' in three parts, 4,000 feet; performance by Martinetti and Moret. 'Quo Vadis' is coming.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-12-09 - 1913-12-11
Summary:

Change of programme: 'Don Juan after Don Juan of Austria' in two parts; performance by Martinetti and Moret; don't fail to see the great detective picture 'Tigris' in 4,000 feet, the film will be exhibited on 12th Dec; 'Quo Vadis' is coming.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-12-12 - 1913-12-15
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, 'Tigris' in 3 parts, unquestionably the most wonderful and exciting detective drama ever produced, far surpassing all previous efforts in its realism and sensation; performance by Martinetti and Moret; 'Quo Vadis' is coming.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-12-19 - 1913-12-22
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the detective drama entitled 'In the Clutch of the Apaches,' or 'The Adventures of a Child, in the Hands of an Apache Cang,' in four parts; a group of new films, 'Quo Vadis' in 6 parts, 'Last Days of Pompell' in 8,000 ft, 'Protea…

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-02-04 - 1914-02-05
Summary:

Change of pictures on Feb 6, 'Fantomas' will be screened second of the series of the greatest detective dramas ever produced; 'Quo Vadis,' story of the divine tragedy of the Christian Martyrs will be exhibited on Feb 9; performance by the Two Colliers.