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: 1908-05-08
Summary:

Tonight at the Hongkong Cinematograph a new series of moving pictures will be produced. The films have just arrived from Paris and are comic, sensational and tragic in character.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-19
Summary:

The big turn at the Hongkong Cinematograph is Professor Vicente Kemppo [sic], who entertains his audience by chewing glass lamp chimneys, and grinding broken glasses with his bareback. A liberal programme of interesting pictures is shown, but the enjoyment is somewhat detracted from by the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-27
Summary:

In addition to the liberal programme of interesting pictures shown at the Hongkong Cinematograph, which is under new management, Mr. Harold F. Evelyn, a New Zealander, gave a display of feats of strength and showed by keeping time to music the great command he has of each muscle.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-01-06
Summary:

Last night there was a bumper house at the Salon Cinematograph. The management produced the magnificent film Shakespeare's 'Macbeth,' being 2,000 feet long, took about an hour to be reproduced on the screen. This was the first time this picture was being shown in Hongkong. The…

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Headline: Salon-Cinema
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-02-01
Summary:

A change of programme at the popular Salon-Cinema Theatre was given last night, when there was a large audience, the items being much appreciated. Performances by Miss Nellie Marshall, Ada King and Ruby Chrystal. An entirely new set of pictures are on exhibition, and are well worth seeing.

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Headline: Salon-Cinema
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-02-07
Summary:

There was a partial change in the programme submitted to the patrons of the Salon-Cinema that last night. The artistes were Miss Ada King, Miss Nellie Marshall, Miss Ruby Chrystal and Mr. Carl Wallner. A Capital series of pictures go to make up the first-class entertainment.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-02-19
Summary:

Last night there was again a crowded attendance at this popular place of amusement, which seems to have taken the public fancy. Performances by Miss Ada King, Mr. Carl Wellner, Miss Ruby Crystal. A new series of pictures put the audience in a good mood.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-03-18 - 1910-04-04
Summary:

Best entertainment in Hongkong - comic and dramatic films. Performances by Miss Jessie Thorne, Australian soubrette, Miss Doris McAuley with new songs and dances, Mr. Carl Wallner, whistler and comedian. Daily change of programme, complete change twice a week on Monday and Friday; daily two…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-09 - 1916-09-12
Summary:

On Sep 9, Italian exclusive film 'The Waitress Countess' in 4 parts; Nordisk powerful drama 'His Revenge' in 2 parts; Gaumont Graphic & comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-11 - 1916-10-13
Summary:

Screening of 'The Officer's Servant', 'A Tragical Experiment' and Comic Cartoon; Coming film: 'The Million Dollar Mystery'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-13 - 1916-10-14
Summary:

Coming screening of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' in 23 episodes

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-13
Summary:

A sensational serial film will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre, 'The Million Dollar Mystery' of 23 episodes in 46 parts. Many other variety pictures are in store.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-14 - 1916-10-17
Summary:

Coming screening of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' (1st & 2nd episodes) and 'Oscar In Search of A Wife'; Full orchestra under the direction of Prof Gonzales

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-14
Summary:

The Million Dollar Mystery will take eleven weeks in the showing in all 46 parts. The film has had a wonderful success.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-17 - 1916-10-18
Summary:

Coming feature 'The Trey O'Hearts' in 15 episodes and 'The Million Dollar Mystery' (3rd and 4th episodes)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-18 - 1916-10-19
Summary:

Screening of 'The Trey O'Hearts' (1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes); Coming film: 'The Million Dollar Mystery'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-18
Summary:

In addition to the showing of The Million Dollar Mystery, the management announces another attraction to be screened. The new picture 'The Trey o' Hearts' has 15 episodes, and the first three episodes will be screened tonight.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-20 - 1916-10-24
Summary:

Screening of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' (3rd & 4th episodes) and 'The Trouserless Policeman'; Orchestra under the direction of Prof. Gonzales

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-25 - 1916-10-26
Summary:

Screening of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' (5th episode) and 'The Trey O'Hearts' (4th & 5th episodes); Orchestra under the direction of Prof. Gonzales

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-27 - 1916-10-27
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' (5th episode) and 'The Trey O'Hearts' (4th & 5th episodes); Orchestra under the direction of Prof. Gonzales