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: 1902-10-10 - 1902-10-15
Summary:

The 20th Century Projectoscope Company (Edison's Latest): The Coronation! The Coronation! The passion play is in 5 miles of film presenting the Coronation of King Edward in details. Price details included. Note the management wish to inform the public of Hongkong this machine is the latest…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-10-15
Summary:

It is always more pleasant to praise than to condemn, but the pleasure is not always possible. Quite a large percentage of the last night's audience in the Theatre Royal were disappointed. Either the 'projectoscope' or its operator was at fault. The pictures jerked into all sorts…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-04
Summary:

The girls comprising 'The Prize Packets' have been captivating numerous hearts in Hongkong. Better value of money cannot be obtained by theatre-goers than that now at the Victoria Theatre. The Theatre Royal would have charged $3 for seats but Victoria Theatre do not desire to upset the…