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: 1897-04-27
Summary:

Last night, Professor Charver gave a luminary exhibition of the latest invention in phantasmagoria in St. Andrew's Hall to a select party of press representatives and other gentlemen. There is a description of the screening of Cinematograph: a long strip of photographic film is wound from…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1897-04-27 - 1897-04-27
Summary:

The delicate and intricate mechanical arrangements combined with the elaborate and most modern of electrical appliances of the machine require such perfect adjustment and manipulation that Professor Maurice Charvet has decided to postpone his opening exhibition for one day.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1897-04-27 - 1897-04-27
Summary:

Professor Maurice Charvet has decided to postpone his opening exhibition for one day. 'The Cinematograph' will be exhibited at St. Andrew's Hall (City Hall) tomorrow. It's the greatest marvel of the age. Admission: $1, children half-price.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1897-04-28 - 1897-04-28
Summary:

The Cinematograph is the greatest marvel of the age. It will be exhibited under the personal supervision of Professor Maurice Charvet five sessions a day and each for an hour.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1897-04-28 - 1897-05-05
Summary:

Today! 'The Cinematograph' will be exhibited, under the personal supervision of Professor Maurice Charvet, 5 sections a day. Admission: $1, children half-price.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1897-05-04
Summary:

The Cinematograph continues to draw large attendances daily and nightly at St. Andrew's Hall. Mr. W. Muskett's lucid and interesting 'lecture' enhanced the pleasure of young people. Professor Charvet will shortly introduce an entirely new set of pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1900-10-30
Summary:

The opening of a Cinematograph Exhibition to be held in the St. Andrew's Hall will take place tonight. Pictures representing the Transvaal war will be put before the spectators.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-03-09
Summary:

Mr. J. B. Suttor is to lecture in the St. Andrew's Hall, City Hall, this afternoon before the Odd Volumes Society. The lecture, which will be illustrated by cinematograph pictures, is on Australian life, and H. E. the Governor will preside.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-06-26
Summary:

The girls of the C.M.S. schools were given an extra treat by the Coronation committee and others. This took the form of a specially arranged cinematograph entertainment at the Victoria theatre, to which the pupils of Fairlea, Kowloon Victoria Home, St. Stephens' Girls College and six out of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-04-27
Summary:

An enjoyable concert was given last evening at the Victoria Theatre, Messrs Ramos and Ramos being responsible for its promotion on behalf of the fund to aid the sufferers in the appalling Titanic disaster. A fine selection of cinematograph films was introduced. Performance under Mr F. Gonzales…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-12
Summary:

Miss Nellie Maher gave her farewell performances at the Victoria Theatre last night. The cinematograph films shown were of the usual good quality. Miss Elsa Willson sang beautiful songs.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-02
Summary:

Mr. Henry Dallas has reserved two best one-act pieces for his last two nights in the Victoria Theatre. In addition to the triple bill, several new Films will be shown on the Cinematograph.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-08
Summary:

A splendid cinematograph entertainment was given in the Refreshment Hall approved by Messrs. Ramos and Ramos of the Victoria Theatre. The performance was a great success and was greatly appreciated.

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Headline: Christmas Tree
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-23
Summary:

The Christmas Party in connection with the R.E. and the A.S.C. took place yesterday at the Wellington Barracks. The children received gifts and were treated to a cinematograph show by Mr. Blake of the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-09 - 1918-01-12
Summary:

Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne will entertain you at the Victoria Theatre in the tremendous Metro wonder serial, 'The Great Secret,' a very great serial in eighteen episodes. Look out for the date. A girl's fight for happiness is told in 'The Great Secret,'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-01-14 - 1918-01-15
Summary:

On Jan 15, the great Metro serial, 1st and 2nd episodes of the 'Great Secret'; Pathe's Gazettes and comics; 'Watch for the Seven Pearls,' featuring Mollie King, Creighton Hale and Leon Bary; seats reservation details included.

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Headline: Notice
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-14 - 1918-01-14
Summary:

We beg to inform you that Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne have arrived at Hongkong, and will be presented at the Victoria Theatre in 'The Great Secret' tomorrow night. The Far Eastern Film Service, Hongkong – Singapore.

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Headline: To Let
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-14 - 1918-01-14
Summary:

Only a few seats more for the 9.15 show at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow night, when the two first episodes of 'The Great Secret' with be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-14 - 1918-01-14
Summary:

Tuesday, 15th January, the great Metro serial, 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Great Secret.' Also Pathe's Gazettes and Comics. Watch for the 'Seven Pearls' featuring Mollie King, Creighton Hale and Leon Barry. Booking at Anderson's. Note: Owing to so many seats booked…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-15 - 1918-01-16
Summary:

Tonight, the great Metro serial, 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Great Secret.' Also Pathe's Gazettes and comics. Watch for 'The Seven Pearls' featuring Mollie King, Creighton Hale and Leon Barry. Booking at Anderson's. Note: owing to so many seat books for Saturday…