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…

2
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…

4
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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-05
Summary:

The various cinematograph shows will have a complete change of programme tonight. At the Bijou, Frank Melrose continued his performance, and an entirely new programme of pictures will be screened. The Donnelly family are still the headliners at the Victoria Theatre. A splendid set of animated…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-03-19
Summary:

An enjoyable programme is being presented by the manager R. H. Stephenson at the Bijou Scenic Theatre. The animated picture are quite an interesting lot and special mention should be made of the Gaumont Graphic, Little Moritz in Africa, Great French Army Review, as well as several humorous films…

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-06-14
Summary:

The Bijou Scenic Theatre will be re-opened tonight under new management. It will exhibit some films entirely new to Hongkong audiences. One of these is entitled 'A Beautiful Traitor.' A good comic film by 'Wiffles' will be shown under the title of 'The Amorous Chestnut…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-08 - 1914-04-09
Summary:

Films screenig of 'An Aeroplans Love Affair' and 'A Sale and A Sell'; Screening of Pathe's German Gazette and Pathe's International Gazette; Songs and dances performances by Violet Victoria and J. Sheridan; Coming performance by 'The Gibson Girls'

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-08 - 1914-04-09
Summary:

Performance by Victoria and Sheridan; a fine selection of pictures, including Pathe's German & International Gazette, 'An Aeroplane Love Affair,' 'A Sale & A Sell'; The Gibson Girls is coming.

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-15 - 1914-04-17
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Wiffles in a Tangle Marriage' (in 2 parts, 3,500 ft) and 'A Cruel Revenage'; Screening of German Pathe's Gazette and International Gazette; Coming film: 'Honesty'; Coming performance of The Gibson Girls

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-15 - 1914-04-17
Summary:

Wiffles in 'A Tangle Marriage' (a good comedy in 2 parts, length 3,500 feet); 'A Cruel Revenge' (drama); German & international Pathe's Gazette, the world's latest news, twice weekly; 'Honesty' will be screened on Apr 18; 'The Gibson Girls'…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-22 - 1914-04-24
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Hand of Destiny', 'Proving a Lover', 'Feathered Dwellers by the Seas'; Screening of Pathe's German and International Gazette; Dances performances by The Gibson Girls

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-22 - 1914-04-24
Summary:

Don't miss to see 'The Gibson Girls'; also a fine selection of pictures, including 'The Hand of Destiny' (drama), 'Proving a Lover' (splitting comedy), 'Feathered Dwellers by the Seas' (instructive), and 'Pathe's German & International…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-30 - 1914-05-01
Summary:

Continued success of 'The Gibson Girls'; also 'Max Wishes He Hadn't' by the popular comedian, length 3,000 feet; Pathe's German & International Gazette; the splendid film 'Glimpses of Yuan Shi-kai' will be screened on Apr 2.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-01 - 1914-05-01
Summary:

Film screening of 'Max Wishes He Hadn't' (3,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's German and International Gazette; Continued performance of 'The Gibson Girls'; Coming film: 'Glimpses of the Life of Yuan Shi Kai'

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-06 - 1914-05-08
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Wiffles Had a Lucky Escape' (2 parts, 3,500 ft) and 'A Woman of Janpan'; Screening of Pathe's German and International Gazette; Performances by The Gibson Girls; Coming film: 'In Mid Atlantic'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-06 - 1914-05-09
Summary:

3 nights only, commencing May 6, 'Wiffles Had A Lucky Escape,' a good comedy in 2 parts, 2,500 feet; 'A Woman of Japan,' a thrilling story of Geisha's honour; also Pathe's German & International Gazette; 'The Gibson Girls,' complete change of songs and…

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-13 - 1914-05-15
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Mistake of Her Life' (3,500 ft); Screening of Pathe's German and International Gazette; Performances by The Gibson Girls

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-13 - 1914-05-15
Summary:

For 3 nights only, including the powerful American tragic drama 'The Mistake of Her Life' (length 3,500 feet) and Pathe's German & International Gazette (showing the world's events); 'The Gibson Girls' for last one week only.