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: 1898-04-06 - 1898-04-06
Summary:

First presentation of the Great Illusion 'Noah's Ark', second edition of the truly marvellous and up-tp-date Cinematographe including 'A Call on the London Fire Brigade,' 'Greco-Turkish War' and 'A Gun Boat in Full Action.' Under the distinguished…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-04-06 - 1898-04-06
Summary:

Tonight, Wednesday, second series of London Attractions, new tricks and new and up-to-date Pictures. The Cinematographe is showing 20 new and startling subjects, including A Call on the London Fire Brigade, 'Greco-Turkish War,' A Gun Boat in Full Action. Booking at the Robinson Piano…

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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: 1898-04-09 - 1898-04-09
Summary:

Carl Hertz, the great London conjuror presented new tricks. First presentation of the Great Illusion 'Noah's Ark,' second edition of the truly marvellous and up-to-date Cinematographe including 'A Call on the London Fire Brigade,' 'Greco-Turkish War,' 'A…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-04-09 - 1898-04-09
Summary:

Tonight, and also Easter Monday night, performance by Carl Hertz. Entirely new and up-to-date Pictures. The Cinematographe is showing 20 new and startling subjects, including A Call on the London Fire Brigade, Greco-Turkish War, A Gun Boat in Full Action and The Prince of Wales' Derby.…

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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: 1898-04-11 - 1898-04-11
Summary:

Carl Hertz, the great London conjuror presented new tricks. To see the Great Illusion 'Noah's Ark' or 'After the Flood.' And the New Pictures on the Cinematographe: 'The Greco-Turkish War,' 'Call on the London Fire Brigade,' and 'The Prince of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-22 - 1915-03-23
Summary:

On Mar 23, the beautiful & sensational picture 'Mystery of the Kador Cliffs' [sic] in 2 parts - 2,000 feet long; War Graphics 11th and 12th series in 2,000 feet long; 'The Great Bracken - King of the Wire'; On Mar 26, 'Tears of Repentance,' 'The Great…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-17 - 1916-08-17
Summary:

On Aug 15, Pathe's great photoplay The Golden Sword Knot in 3 reels; Pathe's British Gazette: 'The Great War: Army Traction in Alsace' and 'The Great War: With the Allies in the Near East' 2nd series; comics: 'The Model Nursemaid' and 'A Spring Time…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-18 - 1916-08-18
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's photoplay 'The Golden Sword Knot' in 3 reels; Pathe's British Gazette: 'The Great War' (Army Traction in Alsace), 'The Great War' (With the Allies in the near East); Comics: 'The Model Nursemaid', 'A Springtime Feeling…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-18
Summary:

Lovers of the Cinema who patronise the Victoria are promised a treat in the great Pathe Serial in 14 Episodes entitled 'The Red Circle.' Mr Frederick Coleman will give a lecture illustrated with slides on his experiences in the Great War.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-26 - 1916-08-26
Summary:

Tonight, first & second episodes of the greatest ever produced: 'Neal of the Navy' in 14 episodes - 2 parts each, featuring Lillian Lorraine, supported by an all star cast, headed by William Conklin.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-26 - 1916-08-29
Summary:

On Aug 26, the 1st and 2nd episodes of the great production serial film 'Neal of the Navy'; 3rd & 4th episodes on Aug 30.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-26 - 1916-08-26
Summary:

Screening of 'Neal of the Navy' (1st & 2nd Episode) of a 14 episode serial, featuring Lillian Lorraine and William Conklin

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-26 - 1916-08-30
Summary:

Screening of 'Neal of the Navy' (1st & 2nd Episode)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-26
Summary:

Mr. E. R. Bush arrived in the Colony yesterday and arranged a film to be screened at the Bijou theatre which is about the adventure of a boy who is engaged in a search for an island treasure and became an officer aboard a U. S. ship.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-28
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre, the weekend attraction is the new American serial, 'Neal of the Navy.' In the instalments shown on Saturday night, one of the most striking features was a fine picture of the eruption of Mont Pelee.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-28
Summary:

The opening episodes of the serial film 'Neal of the Navy' attracted good audiences at the Bijou. The film portrays phrases of life in the American Navy and should prove very popular.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-30 - 1916-09-01
Summary:

Tonight, 3rd & 4th episodes of the great serial film 'Neal of the Navy,' more exciting than ever.