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.

3
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.

6
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: 1918-06-03 - 1918-06-05
Summary:

From June 4-6, Bell's vaudeville; performance by Keeley and Aldous; also complete change of films.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-08 - 1919-01-08
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre has the honour to announce the leasing of the Premier Pathe film of art: 'The Count of Monte Cristo.' The one film all are going to see. List of epochs included. Booking at Anderson's.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-09 - 1919-01-11
Summary:

American Gazette No. 19. 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' the one film all are going to see. 'The House of Terrible Scandals', Tuesday Matinee, 'Boy Scouts Be Prepared' in 8 parts and 'Sons of Satan.' Booking at Anderson's.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-16 - 1919-01-18
Summary:

American Gazette No. 20. 'The Count of Monte Cristo' 2nd epoch entitled. 'The Treasure of Monte Cristo.' Booking at Anderson's.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-23 - 1919-01-25
Summary:

Performance: The Filipino String Band will play tonight. Annals of the War No. 57. 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' 3rd epoch of 'The Philanthropist.' 'Wilful Wallops for Wealth.' Booking at Anderson's.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-30 - 1919-01-31
Summary:

American Gazette No. 23 and 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' 4th epoch of 'Sinbad the Sailor.' Also 'The Busy Bell Boy.' Manila String Band will be in attendance. Booking at Anderson's.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-06 - 1919-02-08
Summary:

Annals of the War no. 59 and 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' epoch 5, 'The Conquest of Paris.' 'Dimples, the Auto Salesman'. Manila String Band will be in attendance. Schedule included. Booking at Anderson's.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-12 - 1919-02-14
Summary:

For one week only, commencing tonight. The 'Famous Cottrell's Troupe.' Tomorrow night, 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' epoch 6 'The Three Vengeances.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-13 - 1919-02-15
Summary:

American Gazette No. 24 and 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' epoch 6 'The Three Vengeances.' Performance by Cottrell Brothers and Sophie Cottrell. Also 'The Man Inside' presents Edwin Stevens. Booking at Anderson's.

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-20 - 1919-02-22
Summary:

The Count of Monte Cristo,' epoch 7, 'The Last Exploits of Caderousse.' 'A Wiffles Family Intrigue,' two parts of undiluted mirth. Race Week from 24th to 26th. Pathe presents Baby Marie Osborne in 'A Daughter of the West.' Booking at Anderson's.