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: 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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-05-19 - 1915-05-22
Summary:

On May 21, enough said! It's 'The Perils of Pauline.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-20 - 1915-05-20
Summary:

Film screening of 'Perils of Pauline'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-21 - 1915-05-24
Summary:

Film screening of 'Perils of Pauline'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-25 - 1915-05-27
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Wiffles in a Marriage Tangle' (2 parts) and 'Grand Dad' (2 parts); Coming film: 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Perils of Pauline'

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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: 1915-05-25 - 1915-05-26
Summary:

On May 25, a great comedy 'Wiffles in a Marriage Tangle' in 2 parts, and the magnificent dramatic picture 'Grand Dad' in 2 parts; on May 28, 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Perils of Pauline.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-05-27 - 1915-05-29
Summary:

On May 28, 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Perils of Pauline,' more exciting as the picture goes on; performance by Clarke.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-28 - 1915-05-28
Summary:

Film screening of 'Perils of Pauline' (3rd and 4th episodes); Performance by May Clarke

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-29 - 1915-05-31
Summary:

Film screening of 'Perils of Pauline' (3rd and 4th episodes); Performance by May Clarke

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-01 - 1915-06-02
Summary:

On June 1, a thrilling & startling drama 'Absinthe' in 4 parts - 3,000 feet long; a sore cure for the drink habit, 'Wiffles Has a Lucky Escape,' comedy in 2 parts - 1,200 feet long; 'Perils of Pauline,' 5th and 6th episodes on June 4.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-06-01 - 1915-06-01
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Absinthe' (4 parts, 3,000 ft) and 'Wiffles has a Lucky Escape' (2 parts, 1,200 ft); Coming screening of the 5th & 6th episodes of 'Perils of Pauline'

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-06-02 - 1915-06-03
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Absinthe' (4 parts, 3,000 ft) and 'Wiffles has a Lucky Escape' (2 parts, 1,200 ft); Coming screening of the 5th & 6th episodes of 'Perils of Pauline'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-04 - 1915-06-05
Summary:

On June 4, the picture of the hour, 'Perils of Pauline,' 5th & 6th episodes, showing Pauline's terrible ordeal in a Chinese 'Jose House,' her thrilling experience in the air & her escape from a balloon; Pathe's Gazette latest news; comic, industrial &…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-06-04 - 1915-06-07
Summary:

Film screening of 'Perils of Pauline' (5th & 6th episodes); Screening of Pathe's Gazette Latest News; Also comic, industrial and interesting films

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-07 - 1915-06-09
Summary:

On June 8, the thrilling detective dramas, 'Harry the Swell' and 'On the Santa F. E. Trail'; latest gazettes; comic, interesting & historical pictures; On June 11, 7th & 8th episodes of the 'Perils of Pauline.'