A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Royal Biograph: Opposite the Central Market
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-09-09 - 1905-09-19
Summary:

Two performances every Saturday; Film screening of 'The Spanish Bull Fight' and 'The Great Fire in London'

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Headline: The Royal Biograph: Opposite the Central Market
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1905-09-12 - 1905-09-15
Summary:

Two performances nightly from 7.15 p.m. to 9 p.m. and from 9.15 p.m. to 11 p.m., starting from tonight. The programme includes 'The Spanish Bull Fight' and 'The Great Fire in London.' Change of programme every Saturday. Front Seats $1 and Back Seats 50 cents.

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Headline: The Royal Biograph: Opposite the Central Market
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1905-09-16 - 1905-09-25
Summary:

Two performances nightly from 7.15 p.m. to 9 p.m. and from 9.15 p.m. to 11 p.m., starting from tonight. The programme includes 'Chinderella' [sic], 'The Eruption of Mount Pelle' and 'Destruction of St. Pierre, Martinique' for tonight and 'Passion Play' for…

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Headline: The Cinematograph
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-11-29
Summary:

A special cinematograph attraction is promised for tomorrow night at the Theatre Royal, and for one night only, when the great Passion Play will be shown. The booking is in the hands of Messrs Moutrie and Company; The Victoria Cinematograph continues to do good business and a set of new pictures…

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Headline: Victoria Cinematograph
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-05 - 1909-05-06
Summary:

The celebrated comedy duo. Steve Adson and Thorne Jessie. In a grand change of programme. The act entitled 'Paragraphs.' Special Announcement: on Friday evening, May 7th, special performance of Mr Steve Adson and Miss Jessie Thorne will be arranged. Saturday, Sunday and Tuesday, 8th,…

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Headline: Victoria Cinematograph
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-08 - 1909-05-08
Summary:

Tonight! Tonight! The celebrated artistes Steve Adson and Thorne Jessie. Miss Hilda, serpentine dancer. New sensational film: 'Captain Dreyfus' with eighteen scenes. Sunday matinee at 4 p.m. Debut of the celebrated tenor, Signor Torras.

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Headline: Victoria Cinematograph
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-10 - 1909-05-10
Summary:

Tonight! Tonight! Debut of the celebrated tenor, Signor Torras. Opera selections and English songs. New sensational film: 'Captain Dreyfus' with eighteen scenes. Miss Hilda, serpentine dancer.

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Headline: Victoria Cinematograph
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-11 - 1909-05-11
Summary:

Tonight! Tonight! The celebrated tenor, Signor Torras. Opera selections and English songs. New sensational film: 'Captain Dreyfus' with eighteen scenes. Miss Hilda, serpentine dancer. Tomorrow! Tomorrow! Farewell performance of the celebrated artistes, Adson and Thorne. Special…

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Headline: British Stars and Pictures: By 'Londoner' for the South China Morning Post - London, March 23
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-25
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Headline: Super Cinema: A Word About 'The Thief of Bagdad'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-02
Summary:

The popularity of the film and 'super-production' like Douglas Fairbanks latest 'The Thief of Bagdad,' has an impact in London for building more supercinemas. In the last two years the New Tivoli and the Shepherd's Bush Pavilion, both magnificent, have been opened. In…