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: 1907-08-22
Summary:

The exhibition of cinematograph pictures being given nightly at the Cafe Weismann rooms continues to attract large audiences. Great delight is manifested in the comic pictures, in particular, whilst the more serious ones evoke great interest. The management is continually procuring new pictures…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-09-08
Summary:

The Engel troupe of Russian dancers who have been appearing with so much success at the Victoria Cinematograph, give their farewell performance tonight. A lot of new comic and dramatic films will also be shown to the Hongkong public for the first time.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-12-21
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph Theatre still continues to attract large and appreciative audiences, and the entertainment is well worth a visit. New films, comics and otherwise, are frequently shown, and are clear and steady. Miss Laura and Miss O. Montez are undoubtedly attractive, and their…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-07
Summary:

Sketch artistes Steve Adson and Jessie Thorne would be tendered a farewell benefit, and as this popular comedy team has been nightly amusing and entertaining crowded houses at this popular place of amusement, they should be accorded a bumper house. There are also the latest and most up-to-date…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-06-05
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph in Zetland Street was very well patronised last night on the occasion of the first appearance in Hong Kong of Mdlle. Felicie, from Paris. An excellent set of moving pictures, comic and otherwise, was exhibited, and the auditorium being well ventilated with electric…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-06-28
Summary:

The proprietors of the Bijou Cinematograph Theatre are nightly providing some very excellent fare for their many patrons, including some beautifully clear photographs of the Hongkong coronation decorations. The Biorama pictures are also exceedingly clear and distinct, some of the comic ones…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-12-13
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is showing an attractive programme every night. Many of the films are exceedingly comic and create roars of laughter. 'Muscular development,' 'Marriage haters,' 'Max Linder and his duel' and 'Trying to get arrested,' are amongst those…

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Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-01
Summary:

No subject is better calculated to display the merits of latter-day cinematography [sic] than the grand old love story, 'Romeo and Juliet,' the film of which is being screened nightly at the Bijou Scenic Theatre. Pathe Freres consider this picture their best. The Pathe 'Gazette…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-27
Summary:

Last night, the Victoria Theatre was crowded for the splendid benefit concert promoted by Messrs. Ramos and Ramos on behalf of the fund to aid the sufferers from the appalling disaster to the liner Titanic. The programme was an elaborate one, with music from the K.O.Y.L.I., Mr. F. Gonzales and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-04-29
Summary:

For this evening and tomorrow Mr Stephenson has secured for his popular Bijou Scenic Theatre a really fine set of pictures which all should see. One which has been greeted with rounds of applause is that in which two of the most prominent cinematograph artistes figures, namely Max Linder, the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-10-12
Summary:

Bijou Scenic Theatre presented a high standard of programmes, including the Pathe Graphic pictorials of the current event and several good humorous films. Performances by Miss Ada Rowley.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-02-05
Summary:

An exceptionally good programme is being presented by the manager R. H. Stephenson this week. The films are as good as ever. A story by Max Linder, the inimitable cinema humorist, the Pathe Gazette, and two star comics are included in the programme. Performance by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-02-27
Summary:

The picture programme is capitally varied and includes some good comics. Currently events are shown on the Pathe Gazette, the latest happenings being all faithfully recorded. An interesting film shows some of the extraordinary fears that are accomplished at the School of Gymnastics at Tanville.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-05-13
Summary:

A very attractive holiday programme was submitted to large audiences at the Bijou Scenic Theatre last night. The 'Nick Winter' and comic films were well chosen. The 'Pathe Gazette' and 'Gaumont Graphic' are showing the latest happenings on the Home continent.…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-16
Summary:

The new management of the Bijou Theatre is to be congratulated on the many changes it has made since it took over the building. The interior has been redecorated and redecorated, and by the introduction of many more fans, comfort and coolness are assured to its numerous patrons. On Saturday…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-07-19
Summary:

The programme at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday to Monday is notable for excellent films to be exhibited. These include the superb military film 'On the Steps of the Throne' and several very good comics. Misses Olga Montez and Kitty Raynor are still entertaining the many patrons of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-08-29
Summary:

This comfortable picture hall continues to attract a large audience at both houses nightly, and during this week home capital films have been screened. An interesting travel picture showing scenes in the Philippines is very clear and steady. The latest events are shown by Pathe Gazette, which…

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-18
Summary:

The feature of the Empire is Verto, the well-known conjurer and illusionist, who is delighting audiences. Verto appears twice nightly and is assisted by La Belle Verto. The interludes are occupied with a nice selection of sensational and comic photo films, and the whole makes a well-rounded…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-07
Summary:

The orchestra for the Victoria Cinematograph Theatre was expected to arrive yesterday by the French Packet Paul Lecat but did not do so. It is believed the musicians will be here by the next semester. The Victoria continues to exhibit films showing the most recent world events and interesting…