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: 1907-08-19
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.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-10-19
Summary:

Cinematograph Pathe at Weismann's Rooms will put on a new set of pictures, include 'A Pair of Boots Please,' 'Cock Fighting in Seville,' 'Private Atkins minds the Baby,' 'The Fortune,' 'A Tragic Moment,' 'A Daring Maid,' 'The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-23
Summary:

The Nigger' is the next film to be screened at the Victoria Theatre. 'Les Exploits d'Eclaine' [sic] led by Pearl White is also to hand. This exclusive film is said to be far more thrilling than 'Perils of Pauline.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-01
Summary:

The Nigger,' a six-reel drama, will be shown for four nights. William Farnum is the leading actor. This is the first of a series Famous Player Co. films to be shown in Victoria. The film also scored signal successes at the London Shaftesbury Picture Palace and the New York Hippodrome. Later…

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-06
Summary:

The Victoria has been crowded during the past three nights, the Melbournes' latest programme attracted audiences. The sketch 'Great Sale at Right Aways' was shown. Tonight, the popular American film 'The Nigger' will be shown for the first time.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-06
Summary:

The Nigger' is to be screened at the Victoria Theatre.

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Headline: The Nigger'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-07
Summary:

There was quite a big house at the Victoria Theatre last night when 'The Nigger, or the New Governor' was screened for the first time in Hong Kong. It is to be screened for three nights, further photo-plays by renowned actors will be shown in Hong Kong in the near future. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-08
Summary:

Another exhibition of the famous American picture 'The Nigger' was given at the Victoria Theatre last night. Melbournes return to the Victoria on Friday night.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-08
Summary:

In Hong Kong, there is an opportunity of seeing in a glance the racial turmoil through the story of a young man who achieved the rank of Governor and was discovered his black blood in his veins. Outline of the film 'The Nigger' is included.