A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-02-05
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph, No. 2 Zetland Street, showed many beautiful films of varied subjects like pictures of comedy, travel and educational advantage. The machine is a particularly good one, and the entertainment well repays a visit.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-25
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company staged two short musical comedies at the Victoria Theatre last night. Messrs Le Blane, Vack, Burgess, Miss Gertrude St. Clair, Miss Teddy Martin and Miss Eugenie Le Blane did well in their parts. The songs and choruses were as good as ever.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-21 - 1916-02-24
Summary:

Tonight! Great race week attractions - all comedy programme; performance by the Melbourne Comedy Company; last performance of 'The Sentry Box, the Soldier and the Maid,' 'The Hongkong Suffragette,' and 'The Squaints,' etc; complete change of programme tomorrow, also…

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-21 - 1916-02-21
Summary:

Great race week attractions tonight. Enormous success of The Melbourne Company. All comedy programme including The Sentry Box, the Soldier and the Maid, and the Hongkong Suffragette and Squaints, etc. Also the Keystone film, 'His Sister's Kids,' and a selection of latest cinema…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-24
Summary:

The Melbourne Comedy Company, Eileen Melbourne, Tom Melbourne, scored another big success at the Victoria Theatre. Tonight is the last night of this programme. The 'movies' consist entirely of comedies with the exception of Pathe's Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-03-03 - 1916-03-04
Summary:

All comedy picture programme from Friday to Sunday on 3rd, 4th and 5th March. For three nights only. Also 'Great Sale at Rightaways' by The Melbourne Comedy Company. See The Flapper, The Scotch Girl, The Manager, The Secretary and The Customers.

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-16
Summary:

England's National Theatre, Drury Lane, is occupied by the cinematograph. The War Office recognized the cinematograph and allowed it to visit the seat of war. The earnings of English film actors in America can indicate the size and resources of the film business. With its scope, the dignity…

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-09-02 - 1916-09-04
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) The seventh episode of 'The Black Box' (by Universal) in 2 parts are displayed tonight. Photo of the actor (Herbert Rawlinson) included. Dramas including 'The Single Act' (by the Lubin company) and 'The Vavasour…

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-09 - 1917-06-12
Summary:

On June 9, showing 'The Bride of Mystery,' featuring Lucille Love and Hugo, complete in 3 parts; 'A Page in Life' [sic] in 2 parts, featuring Anna Little and Herbert Rawlinson of the 'Master Key'; also comedies.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-27 - 1916-06-29
Summary:

From June 27-29, showing two thrilling dramas 'A Race for the Rubies' in 3 parts; 'The Legacy' in 2 parts; also comedies.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-30 - 1917-07-03
Summary:

On June 30 and for 4 nights only, showing a thrilling drama 'The Hand Society' in 5 parts; also comedies.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-29 - 1917-09-29
Summary:

Screening of 'The Shielding Shadow' (final episode), 'Annals of the War, No. 3', British and American Gazettes, 'Man is Not Perfect'; Coming film:'The Chimes' from the novel by Charles Dickens, played by Tom Terris

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-01 - 1917-10-03
Summary:

On Oct 2, a great novel by Charles Dicken 'The Chimes' in 5 parts; Pathe's British, French & American Gazettes and various comics.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-01 - 1917-10-01
Summary:

Coming screening of 'The Chimes' from a great novel by Charles Dickens, Pathe's British, French and American Gazettes, and various Comics

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-02 - 1917-10-04
Summary:

Tonight: 'The Chimes' from a great novel by Charles Dickens, Pathe's British, French and American Gazettes, and various Comics

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-03 - 1917-10-04
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Chimes', from the novel by Charles Dickens, played by Tom Terris, also, gazettes and comics; Matinee at Wednesday, 3rd Oct, 5.15 p.m.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-04
Summary:

With the worst of the hot weather past, indoor entertainment should again become more popular and the 'houses' which the Victoria Theatre has been enjoying during the past week are a reflex of the popularity of this place of entertainment. One of the best films seen for a long time is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-05
Summary:

The Chimes,' the work of Charles Dickens is now screened while the 'Annals of the War' are proceeding with No. 4 of the series.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-22 - 1918-02-25
Summary:

Programme tonight, a great Gold Rooster play in 5 parts, 'Miss Nobody,' featuring Gladys Hulette. Also Pathe Gazette and splendid comedy. The romantic and thrilling serial 'The Fatal Ring' with their favourite artist Pearl White will commence sometime in March next. Booking…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-05 - 1918-03-05
Summary:

Programme, tonight for 5th, 6th and 7th March, the continuation of 'The Great Secret,' 13th and 14th episodes, entitled 'The Struggle' and 'The Escape.' Pathe's Gazette and screaming comedy. Watch for the opening date of 'The Fatal Ring' with Pearl…