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: 1898-04-07
Summary:

A complete change of programme was presented last night, at the entertainment given by Carl Hertz, in the City Hall. A number of remarkably lifelike pictures were shown by the cinematograph, 'A Call on the London Fire Brigade' being receiver with great enthusiasm. 'Persimmon…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-04-09
Summary:

There will no doubt be a very large audience present at the Theatre Royal this evening, when the renowned Carl Hertz, will make his re-appearance. In the marvellous cinematographe [sic] the new series pictures will be shown which includes the great sensational picture 'A Call on the London…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-04-11
Summary:

There will doubtless be a big holiday audience present at the Theatre Royal this evening, to witness the performance of Carl Hertz. Also the cinematographe pictures were enthusiastically received, the fight between gunboats and the turn-out of the London Fire Brigade being re-shown.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-10-10
Summary:

As will be seen from our advertising columns, a projectoscope exhibition will be given in the City Hall at an early date. This particular exhibition is spoken of very highly in Shanghai, and as it has pictures of the Coronation processions it should attract appreciative audiences.

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Headline: Edison's Latest
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-10-11
Summary:

The public will have an opportunity of seeing one of Edison's latest inventions in the City Hall. The principal feature of the entertainment will be the new 20th-century projectoscope, the latest development of the cinematograph and bioscope, and an immense improvement upon anything that…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-10-15
Summary:

It is always more pleasant to praise than to condemn, but the pleasure is not always possible. Quite a large percentage of the last night's audience in the Theatre Royal were disappointed. Either the 'projectoscope' or its operator was at fault. The pictures jerked into all sorts…

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Headline: The Bioscope
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1903-01-09
Summary:

An exceedingly good Bioscope entertainment is that which is being given by Mr. T. J. Stevenson at the Theatre Royal. The coronation pictures are exceedingly good. The news described some scenes of the films.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-19
Summary:

The Perils of Pauline,' which deals with the adventures of Pauline who goes for a trip around the world was manufactured by the Pathe Phone Cinema Chine and screened at the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-25
Summary:

The Perils of Pauline' was the chief attraction of the evening programme at the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-07
Summary:

The war pictures shown at the Victoria Theatre are fresh and interesting, while, in addition to one or two excellent comics, the fifth and sixth episodes of 'The Perils of Pauline' are on show. These include a sensational incident in a New York Chinese joss house, and a remarkable…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-06-08
Summary:

In securing the wonderful film, 'The Perils of Pauline,' the management of the Victoria Theatre has evidently judged rightly the tastes of the Hongkong theatre-going community. It combined the highest qualities of all that is notable in the best films and the Pathe actors were admired…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-06-09
Summary:

The principal films at the Victoria Theatre will be 'Harry the Swell' and 'On the Santa Fe Trail.' 'Perils of Pauline' are to be continued soon.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-11
Summary:

The new instalments of 'The Perils of Pauline' at the Victoria Theatre have been drawing big houses during the weekend. The current programme also contains some excellent war pictures and a couple of good comics. Beginning from Wednesday June 18, a full orchestra, under the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-06-11
Summary:

Two further episodes of 'Perils of Pauline' and the great film of the Olympic sports in Shanghai will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-22
Summary:

The success of the series 'The Perils of Pauline' is testified by the crowded houses at the Victoria on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and last night. The Adventures will be continued in next Friday's programme. In addition to the Pauline pictures, there was a most interesting film…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-06-25
Summary:

The Peril of Pauline' continues to be the principal feature at the Victoria Theatre. On Saturday Paddy Finn and Nutty Crockett will give a four-round boxing exhibition.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-06-29
Summary:

The Ways of Life' and further episodes of the 'Perils of Pauline' will be shown at the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-30
Summary:

A good programme was put on at the Victoria Theatre last night, and will be followed till Friday, when fresh instalments of the ever-popular 'Pauline' will be put on. The chief features, in addition to some good war pictures, are another delightful 'Wiffles' picture and a…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-06
Summary:

So popular is the Pauline series at the Victoria Theatre that the house has several times refused admission to late comers. The newest instalments, which were put on for the first time on Friday night, include perhaps the most sensational jump ever shown on the film, and many other engrossing…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-14
Summary:

Owing to the Great demand for Seats on Friday and Saturday at the Victoria for the17th and 18th Episodes of the 'Perils of Pauline,' the management requests the public to obtain their tickets early. They will not be responsible for reserved seats 10 minutes after the rise of curtain.…