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: 1897-11-19
Summary:

Last night in Theatre Royal, the Elsie Adair Company gave an amusing entertainment before a large house. And a series of animated pictures were shown by means of Edison's Vitascope. It was an almost total absence of the flicker which has characterised all previous exhibitions of pictures of…

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

Performance of Carl Hertz and Mdlle D'Alton. Also do not fail to see the original and marvellous Cinematographe, startling and up-to-date subjects, 200 animated pictures in colours. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co. Harry Lyons is the Agent.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-04-05 - 1898-04-05
Summary:

Performance of Carl Hertz and Mdlle D'Alton. Also do not fail to see the original and marvellous Cinematographe, startling and up-to-date subjects, 200 animated pictures in colours, the sensation of the hour, absolutely the talk of the City. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co. Harry Lyons is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-09-02
Summary:

Mr. Will Holmsworth's Co. opened their season last night at the theatre Royal, and the show is nothing short of successful. Mr. Eric Hewell, Miss Ruby Maxwell, Miss Maud Larele, and Miss Lancy Stewart performed in the first part. The first part of the programme concluded with a refined and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-05-07
Summary:

The writer congrats Mr. Thurston, assisted by Winfield Blacke and Miss Maude Amber, on filling the theatre Royal on Saturday evening. He filled the theatre 'as we have never seen it filled before,' entertained the audience for 2.5 hours. The magician's card trick is wonderful, and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-01-27 - 1922-01-30
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Dalton in 'Quicksand.' Matinee shows: 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a Pathe serial, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers' with Marguerite Courtot, 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes. 5 p.m. sharp, Priscilla Dean in 'Outside the Law,' admission 60 and 40…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-27 - 1922-01-28
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. only, Dorothy Dalton in 'Quicksand.' Matinee shows: 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a Pathe serial, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers,' with Marguerite Courtot, 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes; 5 p.m. sharp, Priscilla Dean in 'Outside the Law.' Admission: 60…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-27 - 1922-01-30
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Dalton in 'Quicksand.' Matinee shows: 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., a Pathe serial, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers' with Marguerite Courtot; 5 p.m. sharp, Priscilla Dean in 'Outside the Law.' Admission: 60 cents and 40 cents.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-03 - 1922-02-06
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, 'A Doll's House,' featuring Elsie Ferguson. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers,' 4 and 5 epis. Booking at the Theatre. February 4 & 6 Remarks: Sunday matinee at 6 p.m. sharp, William…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-03 - 1922-02-06
Summary:

5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Elsie Ferguson in Henrik Ibsen's most notable play of a shattered love and a woman undeceived 'A Doll's House.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers,' 4 and 5 episodes. Booking at the theatre. February 4 Remarks:…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-03 - 1922-02-06
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances, Elsie Ferguson in 'A Doll's House.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George R. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers' 4 and 5 episodes. Booking at the Theatre. Sunday matinee 6 p.m. sharp, William Faversham in 'The Silver King.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-10 - 1922-02-13
Summary:

Today at 5 p.m. sharp and 9.15 p.m., Gaby Delys and Harry Pilcer in 'Gaby.' See the wonderful ballet scenes in natural colours at usual prices. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers,' 6 and 7 epis. Booking at the Theatre. February 11 & 13…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-10 - 1922-02-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. sharp, Gaby Deslys and Harry Pilcer, the world-famous dancers in the film masterpiece in 7 reels, 'Gaby.' Usual prices. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers' 6 and 7 episodes. Booking at the theatre. February 11…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-10 - 1922-02-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gaby Delys [sic] and Harry Pilcer in 'Gaby.' Usual prices. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers' 6 and 7 episodes. Booking at the Theatre. Sunday's matinee 6 p.m. sharp, Vivian Martin in 'Mirandy Smiles.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-17 - 1922-02-20
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. performance, the Great Garcia Troupe. Bumps and Co., a comedy pantomime novelty and Nina, the girl with the personality in a new repertoire of songs and dances. Also Gladys Walton in 'The Man Tamer.' Prices of admission: $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. 2.30 and 7.15…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-17 - 1922-02-18
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. performance only, the Great Garcia Troupe, Bumps and Co., a comedy pantomime novelty, Nina, the girl with the personality in a new repertoire of songs and dances, and Gladys Walton in 'The Man Tamer.' Prices of admission: $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. 2.30 and 7.15 p.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-18 - 1922-02-20
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. performance only, the last show of The Great Garcia Troupe. Also, Gladys Walton in 'The Man Tamer.' At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers,' 8 & 9 epis. Booking at the Theatre. February 18 Remarks: Sunday matinee, 6 p.m. sharp,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-20 - 1922-02-20
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. performance only, the last show of the Great Garcia Troupe, Bumps and Company, Nina and the Garcia Brothers. Also Gladys Walton in 'The Man Tamer.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers' 8 and 9 episodes. Booking at the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-23 - 1922-02-25
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., by C. Gardner Sullivan, directed by Fred Niblo, 'Sex.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers,' episodes 10 and 11. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre. February 25 Remarks: Sunday matinee at 6 p.m. sharp, Lila Lee in…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-02-24 - 1922-02-27
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Louise Glaum in 'Sex,' written by C. Gardner Sullivan and directed by Fred Niblo. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, George B. Seitz in 'Velvet Fingers,' 10 and 11 epis. Booking at the Theatre. February 25 & 27 Remarks: Sunday's…