A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-01-05 - 1910-01-14
Summary:

Wyndham (Flower) Street, opposite G.P.O. The only first-class show in the Colony. Excellent films; best artists; orchestra in attendance; daily change of programmes; complete change twice a week on Monday and Friday; daily at 6.30 and 9.15 p.m.; matinees on Saturdays and Sundays, 4 p.m. at half-…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-01-15 - 1910-01-28
Summary:

First appearance in Hongkong of the celebrated American serio balladist, Miss Ada King, Miss Doris McAuley, and Miss Ruby Chrystal in their new repertoire. Excellent films; orchestra in attendance; daily change of programme, complete change twice a week on Monday and Friday; daily two…

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-01-29 - 1910-02-18
Summary:

First appearance in Hongkong of the famous comedienne Happy Nellie Marshell, Miss Ada King and Miss Ruby Chrystal in their new repertoire. Excellent films; orchestra in attendance; daily change of programme, complete change twice a week on Monday and Friday, daily two performances; first…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-02-19 - 1910-03-07
Summary:

First appearance in Hongkong of Mr. Carl Wallner, whistler and comedian, Miss Ada King and Miss Ruby Chrystal in their new repertoire. Excellent films; orchestra in attendance; daily change of programme, complete change twice a week on Monday and Friday; daily two performances, first commences…

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-03-08 - 1910-03-17
Summary:

First appearance in Hongkong of Mr. Carl Wallner, whistler and comedian, and Miss Ada King in her new repertoire. Excellent films; daily change of programme, complete change twice a week on Monday and Friday; daily two performances, first commences at 6.30 half-price; second commences at 9.15;…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-08-26 - 1912-08-27
Summary:

The coolest hall in town; 2 performances daily: 7.15 p.m. pictures only, 9.15 p.m. full programme; matinees: Saturdays at 4.30 p.m., Sundays at 6.00 p.m.; the best films; last week of Hongkong's favourites, Sam Gale, Little Sadie, and Myra James.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-08-28 - 1912-08-28
Summary:

The coolest hall in town; 2 performances daily: 7.15 p.m. pictures only, 9.15 p.m. full programme; tonight the debut of the celebrated artistes Verno and Smith; a new week of magnificent films.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-08-30 - 1912-08-31
Summary:

2 performances: 7.15 p.m. pictures only, 9.15 p.m. full programme; a big hit of the celebrated artistes Verne and Smith; a new week of magnificent films, matinees Saturdays 4.30 p.m., Sundays 6.00 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-09-04 - 1912-09-05
Summary:

2 performances 7.15 and 9.15, matinees on Saturdays at 4.30 and Sundays at 6.00; magnificent films; a big success every night of the celebrated artistes and unparalleled dancers, and the American Favourite singer Bayle and Patty.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-04 - 1912-11-07
Summary:

The finest hall in town; 2 performances 7.15 and 9.15 p.m.; performance by The 2 Franklins, the fun makers of the East; performance by Miss Smith; magnificent new films.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-08 - 1912-11-11
Summary:

The finest hall in town; 2 performances 7.15 and 9.15 p.m.; performance by The 2 Franklins, the fun makers of the East; performance by Miss Smith; magnificent new films; popular dance by Verne and Smith; next week the greatest film ever produced, 'Notre Dame,' 4,000 ft. long in 3 parts…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-11 - 1912-12-20
Summary:

The pioneer place of entertainment of Hongkong; 7.15 pictures only, 9.15 full programme; magnificent films tonight; performance by Howard Sisters.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-21 - 1912-12-27
Summary:

The pioneer place of entertainment of Hongkong; 7.15 pictures only, 9.15 full programme; magnificent films tonight; performance by Howard Sisters and Miss Nellie Maher.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-03-01 - 1913-03-04
Summary:

A stock of magnificent films just arrived; performance by Willson & Ossipoff; matinees details included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-09 - 1914-01-13
Summary:

Change of programme including the magnificent drama picture 'The King of the Forest' in two parts; watch for the great detective picture 'Fantomas' (the belthan mystery in four parts), 'Under the Shadow of the Guillotine,' will be screened sometime next week.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-14 - 1914-01-14
Summary:

Change of programme including the magnificent pictures 'Man & Stones' in two parts, and 'Out of the Past' in two parts; on Jan 16, the great detective film 'Fantomas' in four parts; The Two Colliers (the popular artists) will appear for a short season.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-15 - 1914-01-19
Summary:

Change of programme including 'Fantomas'; 'Under the Shadow of the Guillotine' in four parts; performance by the Two Colliers.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-02-04 - 1914-02-05
Summary:

Change of pictures on Feb 6, 'Fantomas' will be screened second of the series of the greatest detective dramas ever produced; 'Quo Vadis,' story of the divine tragedy of the Christian Martyrs will be exhibited on Feb 9; performance by the Two Colliers.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-02-06 - 1914-02-07
Summary:

Fantomas' in four parts; performance by the Two Colliers; 'Quo Vadis' will be exhibited for one week only.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-09
Summary:

The detective film 'Fantomas' of 5,000 feet in length has been screened at the Victoria. The star performers, Fantomas, and Jure, pit their wits against each other.