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: 1907-07-23
Summary:

The Cinematograph entertainment in Weismann's Cafe attracted many people. The machine was an excellent one and showed the moving pictures with steadiness and brilliancy. The comic films were extremely amusing, the 'Electric Belt' in particular being screamingly funny. The '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-09-25
Summary:

Tonight only a special series of pictures will be shown at Weismann's Rooms. The programme will include 'A Slave's Love,' 'The Servant Hypnotist,' 'The Maniac Juggler,' 'The Dancing Swine,' 'The Nurse's Strike,' ' The Red…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-10-05
Summary:

New pictures will be shown in Weismann's Rooms tonight, including: 'Life of Marie Antoinette,' 'The Hen with the Golden Eggs,' 'The Opium Smoker' and others of serious and comic characters.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-10-19
Summary:

Cinematograph Pathe at Weismann's Rooms will put on a new set of pictures, include 'A Pair of Boots Please,' 'Cock Fighting in Seville,' 'Private Atkins minds the Baby,' 'The Fortune,' 'A Tragic Moment,' 'A Daring Maid,' 'The…

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Headline: The Cinemas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-18
Summary:

Hongkong has had little cause to complain of lack of entertainment for many months past, yet through it all the Victoria and Bijou Cinemagraphs have maintained their own as attractions and seldom fail to draw large houses. At the Victoria, the Quealys made success, while the sisters Price were…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-05
Summary:

The war pictures 'The French troops in Argonne' will be staged in two parts, followed by the British Gazette No. 333 showing latest Paris fashions, and the coal strike, Messrs. Lloyd George, Arthur Henderson and Runciman at Cardiff. In addition, the most enthralling drama 'When…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-23
Summary:

The Nigger' is the next film to be screened at the Victoria Theatre. 'Les Exploits d'Eclaine' [sic] led by Pearl White is also to hand. This exclusive film is said to be far more thrilling than 'Perils of Pauline.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-01
Summary:

The Nigger,' a six-reel drama, will be shown for four nights. William Farnum is the leading actor. This is the first of a series Famous Player Co. films to be shown in Victoria. The film also scored signal successes at the London Shaftesbury Picture Palace and the New York Hippodrome. Later…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-27
Summary:

Pathe's masterpiece 'Exploits of Elaine' will be shown every Friday which contains several subjects. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-01 - 1916-05-03
Summary:

The detective picture in 7 reels, 'Protea III,' on Tuesday, 2nd May, 1916. Comedy including 'The Sailor's Practical Joke [sic].' Pathe's British gazette included. First and second episodes of 'Exploits of Elaine,' 'Getting Acquainted' and '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-04 - 1916-05-06
Summary:

A grand gala programme for weekend. First and second episodes of 'Exploits of Elaine.' Comedies including 'Charlie by the Sea,' Charlie's 'Getting Acquainted,' 'A Fatal Taxi' [sic] (Keystone comic) and 'When Knights Were Bold.' Pathe's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-05
Summary:

The first two episodes of 'The Exploit of Elaine' produced by Pathe Freres Co. will be screened at the Victoria Theatre. The cast is headed by Arnold Daly, Pearl White and Childen Lewis. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-08
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre 'The Exploit of Elaine' is attracting much attention. Dramas and comedies are also being shown.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-08 - 1916-05-10
Summary:

Dolly of the Dailies' [sic], sequel to 'What Happened to Mary,' in 3 parts and 'Professor Millar's Vision' in 2 parts on Tuesday, 9th May, 1916. Interesting pictures including 'French Troops near Salonica.' Pathe's British gazette included. Comedies…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-11 - 1916-05-13
Summary:

The third and fourth episodes of 'Exploits of Elaine' on Friday, 12th May, 1916. Comedies including 'Wiffles and His Fair Relatives' (coloured), 'Fatty's Debut' (by Keystone) and 'Col. Hezza Liar' [sic] and 'The Ghost.' Interesting picture…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-12 - 1916-05-15
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Exploits of Elaine' (3rd & 4th episodes), 'Wiffles & His Fair Relatives', 'Fatty's Debut', 'Col. Hezza Liar & The Ghost' and 'When Flower Land awakes in Japan'; Screening of Pathe's British…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-15 - 1916-05-16
Summary:

An astounding programme including 'The Foundling' in 4 reels, the second episode of a touching drama built on powerful plots and 'Dolly of the Dailies' in 3 reels. Comics including Brays famous cartoons, 'Blactys Adventure' and 'Maudrels Fate' in 1 reel.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-16 - 1916-05-17
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Foundling' (4 reels), 'Dolly of the Dailies' (3 reels, 2nd episodes) featuring Mary Fuller, 'Blacky's Adventures' and 'Mandrels Fate'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Coming film: 'Exploits of Elaine…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-16
Summary:

The Exploits of Elaine,' 'The Foundling' and 'Dolly of the Dailies' will be shown at the Victoria.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-17 - 1916-05-17
Summary:

An astounding programme on Wednesday, 17th May, 1916. Pictures including 'The Foundling' in 4 reels, the second episode of a touching drama built on powerful plots and 'Dolly of the Dailies [sic]' in 3 reels. Comics including Brays famous cartoons, 'Blactys Adventure…