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: 1907-07-23
Summary:

The Cinematograph entertainment in Weismann's Cafe attracted many people. The machine was an excellent one and showed the moving pictures with steadiness and brilliancy. The comic films were extremely amusing, the 'Electric Belt' in particular being screamingly funny. The '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-07-31 - 1907-08-03
Summary:

Performances every night at 9 p.m. including Sundays. Saturday an entire change of programme showing 'Life and Passion of Christ' in 33 tableaux, details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-08-01 - 1907-08-05
Summary:

Performances every night including Sundays, matinee at 4 p.m.; Film screening of the 'Life and Passion of Christ' in 33 tableaux, detailed scenes titles were mentioned

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-08-05 - 1907-08-10
Summary:

Cinematograph Pathe will show 'Life and Passion of Christ' in 33 tableaux every night, also at Matinee on Saturday. Performances every night at 9 p.m. including Sundays.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-08-06 - 1907-08-07
Summary:

Performances every night including Sundays; Film screening of the 'Life and Passion of Christ' in 33 tableaux, detailed scenes titles were mentioned

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-08-08 - 1907-08-12
Summary:

Film screening of the 'Life and Passion of Christ' in 33 tableaux; Performances every night, matinee on Saturday

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-08-16 - 1907-08-21
Summary:

Saturday, change of programme, Matinee at 4 p.m. By special request, 'Life and Passion of Christ' will show for 3 nights. Performances every night at 9 p.m. including Sundays.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-08-17 - 1907-08-19
Summary:

Entire change of programme; By special requests showing the 'Life and Passion of Chirst' for three more days

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-08-19
Summary:

There was a good attendance at the Cinematograph Pathe in Weismann's room on Saturday evening, and the pictures shown were extremely entertaining and amusing. Tonight the Life and Passion of Christ will be depicted and a large house is anticipated. The Cinematograph is worth patronising.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-09-25
Summary:

Tonight only a special series of pictures will be shown at Weismann's Rooms. The programme will include 'A Slave's Love,' 'The Servant Hypnotist,' 'The Maniac Juggler,' 'The Dancing Swine,' 'The Nurse's Strike,' ' The Red…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-09-27
Summary:

Tomorrow night Mr Dietrich will give a special performance in Weismann's Hall of his moving pictures. A number of new films will be used including 'A Case of Arson,' 'Crime on a Railway' and 'The Aeronaut's First Appearance.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-09-28
Summary:

New films of Cinematograph Pathe will be shown in Weismann's Hall include the following: 'The Golden Beetle,' 'Sham Beggars,' 'The Charmed Umbrella,' 'A Crime on the Railway,' 'A Case of Arson and The Aeronauts.'

13
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

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-04-02 - 1910-04-07
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of Miss Maggie Fraser, Howard and Lee. Magnificent programmers. New films. Three new artistes coming. The popular Victoria Cinematograph has been transferred to the above…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-04-02 - 1910-04-02
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). The Victoria Cinematograph has removed to the above place. Will open tonight. Best artistes. Magnificent films.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-04-04 - 1910-04-05
Summary:

Des Voeux Road Central (Opposite Central Market) The Victoria Cinematograph has removed to the above place. Will open tonight. Best artistes. Magnificent films.

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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

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-04-08 - 1910-04-08
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Debut of Miss Addie Leigh and Miss Winnie Ryan. Grand success of Miss Maggie Fraser and Little Percy. Magnificent films.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-04-09 - 1910-04-11
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of Miss Addie Leigh, Miss Winnie Ryan, Miss Maggie Fraser and Little Percy. Debut of Mr Jos Terrara on Monday. Magnificent films.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-04-12 - 1910-04-12
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of Miss Addie Leigh, Miss Winnie Ryan, Miss Maggie Fraser and Little Percy. Mr Jos Terrara, a celebrated tenor. Magnificent films.