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: 1910-01-29 - 1910-02-18
Summary:

First appearance in Hongkong of the famous comedienne Happy Nellie Marshell, Miss Ada King and Miss Ruby Chrystal in their new repertoire. Excellent films; orchestra in attendance; daily change of programme, complete change twice a week on Monday and Friday, daily two performances; first…

62
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-02-19 - 1910-03-07
Summary:

First appearance in Hongkong of Mr. Carl Wallner, whistler and comedian, Miss Ada King and Miss Ruby Chrystal in their new repertoire. Excellent films; orchestra in attendance; daily change of programme, complete change twice a week on Monday and Friday; daily two performances, first commences…

63
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-02-26
Summary:

The audience appreciated the new films shown at the Salon-Cinema Theatre so much. The seating accommodation was improved and patrons could rely on enjoying a comfortable two hours' entertainment. Miss Ada King, Miss Ruby Crystal, and Mr. Carl Wallner delighted the company with their songs…

64
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-03-08 - 1910-03-17
Summary:

First appearance in Hongkong of Mr. Carl Wallner, whistler and comedian, and Miss Ada King in her new repertoire. Excellent films; daily change of programme, complete change twice a week on Monday and Friday; daily two performances, first commences at 6.30 half-price; second commences at 9.15;…

65
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-04-02 - 1910-04-02
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph has moved to the above place. Empire Cinematograph Theatre will open on Monday with best artists and magnificent films

66
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-04-05 - 1910-04-07
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph has moved to the above place. Empire Cinematograph Theatre now open with best artists and magnificent films

67
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-04-21
Summary:

The programme at the Empire Cinematograph Theatre attracted large audiences nightly, and with repeated changes the interest is sustained throughout the week. All the artists were being accorded splendid receptions, and the new films add greatly to the evening's entertainment.

68
Headline: For Sale
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-09-30 - 1910-10-04
Summary:

For sale: A complete cinematograph apparatus and films; equipped for either electricity or lime light; travelling outfit suitable for smaill towns; very cheap as owner is leaving city; has been operated by Chinese

69
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-02 - 1911-02-03
Summary:

2 performances at 7.15 p.m. with reduced price and 9.15 p.m.; matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.; the best films with the best artists; the hall at good things, near door of the popular Victoria Skating Rink; 5 sessions daily.

70
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-03-01 - 1911-03-06
Summary:

Grand success of the eminent artistes Mr. & Mrs. Donnelly, baby Tommy Donnelly (5 years), and little Kitty Donnelly (7 years); special songs, dances and sketches; magnificent films; matinees on Saturday and Sunday.

71
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-04-03 - 1911-04-06
Summary:

Performances by the black comedian Frank Foster and the celebrated soprano Miss Irma De Lepomme; magnificent films; matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

72
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-04-25
Summary:

The films, beautiful as they always are at the Empire, were completely eclipsed by the musical programme submitted by these high-class artists, including Signorina Salvati and Signor Falanto.

73
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-03 - 1911-05-18
Summary:

Up-to-date splendid films; a big hit of the eminent artistes: Mr. Falanto, Miss Salvati, and Miss Bascans; 2 high-class music performances at 7.15 & 9.15 p.m.; matinees on Saturdays & Sundays at 4.30 p.m.; coming the well-known troupe Ching-Ling-Foo.

74
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-30 - 1911-05-31
Summary:

The palace theatre of the colony; magnificent films; Ching Ling Foo troupe; debut on Wednesday.

75
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-02
Summary:

Before fairly crowded houses at the Bijou, Frank Melrose is scoring a great success. Together with the performances by Miss Violet Bonnetta and Mr. Bob Stephenson. The talent now appearing at the Bijou, combined with the interesting films, is quite a good show.

76
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-10 - 1911-10-16
Summary:

All new films during the weeks; Performers: The Harmonious Huxhams, Harris-Vernon; Saturday & Sundays matinees at 4.20 p.m.

77
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-17 - 1911-10-31
Summary:

All new films during the weeks, debut of Harris-Vernon; Saturady & Sundays matinees at 4.20 p.m.

78
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-30
Summary:

Harris and Vernon, the clever American dancers at the Victoria Theatre gave a change of programme on Saturday night. The house was packed, and the artists received a great ovation. Some splendid films were also screened.

79
Headline: Public Auction
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-03-22 - 1912-03-22
Summary:

The undersigned has resolved instructions to sell by public auction; Saturday, the 23rd March, 1912, at 12 o'clock (noon) at his Sale Rooms, Duddell St., the scenic railway (fully fitted car and necessary gear), with 16 films; now on view at the Hongkong University.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-03-25 - 1912-03-29
Summary:

New and handsome films and performance by Harry Nellie