A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-02-05
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph, No. 2 Zetland Street, showed many beautiful films of varied subjects like pictures of comedy, travel and educational advantage. The machine is a particularly good one, and the entertainment well repays a visit.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-25
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company staged two short musical comedies at the Victoria Theatre last night. Messrs Le Blane, Vack, Burgess, Miss Gertrude St. Clair, Miss Teddy Martin and Miss Eugenie Le Blane did well in their parts. The songs and choruses were as good as ever.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-21 - 1916-02-24
Summary:

Tonight! Great race week attractions - all comedy programme; performance by the Melbourne Comedy Company; last performance of 'The Sentry Box, the Soldier and the Maid,' 'The Hongkong Suffragette,' and 'The Squaints,' etc; complete change of programme tomorrow, also…

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-21 - 1916-02-21
Summary:

Great race week attractions tonight. Enormous success of The Melbourne Company. All comedy programme including The Sentry Box, the Soldier and the Maid, and the Hongkong Suffragette and Squaints, etc. Also the Keystone film, 'His Sister's Kids,' and a selection of latest cinema…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-24
Summary:

The Melbourne Comedy Company, Eileen Melbourne, Tom Melbourne, scored another big success at the Victoria Theatre. Tonight is the last night of this programme. The 'movies' consist entirely of comedies with the exception of Pathe's Gazette.

6
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-03-03 - 1916-03-04
Summary:

All comedy picture programme from Friday to Sunday on 3rd, 4th and 5th March. For three nights only. Also 'Great Sale at Rightaways' by The Melbourne Comedy Company. See The Flapper, The Scotch Girl, The Manager, The Secretary and The Customers.

7
Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-09-02 - 1916-09-04
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) The seventh episode of 'The Black Box' (by Universal) in 2 parts are displayed tonight. Photo of the actor (Herbert Rawlinson) included. Dramas including 'The Single Act' (by the Lubin company) and 'The Vavasour…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-03 - 1917-03-06
Summary:

On Mar 3, showing another grand serial: 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Goddess,' featuring the beautiful star Anita Stewart; also Keystone comics; on Mar 10, see 'Peg O' the Ring.'

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-03 - 1917-03-06
Summary:

Screening of 'The Goddess' (1st and 2nd episodes) featuring Anita Stewart, and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'Peg O' The Ring'

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-07 - 1917-03-09
Summary:

On Mar 7-9, showing 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Goddess' and Keystone comics; on Mar 10, see 'Peg O' the Ring' (7th and 8th episodes).

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-07 - 1917-03-07
Summary:

Screening of 'The Goddess' (3rd and 4th episodes) and Keystone Comics for 3 nights; Coming film: 'Peg O' The Ring'

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-07
Summary:

A beautiful film 'The Goddess' will be screened at Hongkong Theatre's matinee.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-08 - 1917-03-08
Summary:

Screening of 'The Goddess' (3rd and 4th episodes) and Keystone Comics for 2 nights; Coming film: 'Peg O' The Ring'

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-09 - 1917-03-09
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Goddess' (3rd and 4th episodes) and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'Peg O' The Ring'

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-10 - 1917-03-13
Summary:

On Mar 10, 7th and 8th episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring'; also Keystone comics; on Mar 14, 5th and 6th episodes of 'The Goddess.'

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-10 - 1917-03-10
Summary:

Screening of 'Peg O' The Ring' (7th and 8th episodes) and Keystone; Coming film: 'The Goddess'

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-12 - 1917-03-13
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Peg O' The Ring' (7th and 8th episodes) and Keystone; Coming film: 'The Goddess'

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-14 - 1917-03-16
Summary:

From Mar 14-15, 5th and 6th episodes of 'The Goddess' a beautiful serial story; also Keystone comics; on Mar 17, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Goddess.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-14 - 1917-03-14
Summary:

Screening of 'The Goddess' (5th and 6th episodes) and Keystone Comics for 3 nights

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-15 - 1917-03-15
Summary:

Screening of 'The Goddess' (5th and 6th episodes) and Keystone Comics for 2 nights