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: 1911-03-24
Summary:

A very fine film entitled Athaliah, Queen of Judah, is to be shown at the Empire tonight for the first time. Synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-03-24 - 1911-03-27
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). 2 performances on 7:15 to 9 and 9:15 to 11:30 p.m. A coloured art film 'Athaliah' tonight. Performances by The Donnellys and Kitty Donnelly.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-03-25
Summary:

Last night, the Empire Cinematograph exhibited for the first time the 2,000 feet long film called 'Athaliah,' which, as its name suggests, illustrates a well-known Biblical episode.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-03-25 - 1911-03-27
Summary:

A high standard bill, amusing moving pictures also will be shown; the great historical picture Athaliah, art film by Pathe Freres; all coloured - length 2,000 feet; performances by the Donnellys; book your seats early.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-03-28 - 1911-03-28
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). 2 performances on 7:15 to 9 and 9:15 to 11:30 p.m. Debut of Miss Irma Lepomme. The great historical 'Athaliah,' a coloured art film by Pathe Freres, 2000 feet. Last week, the performance of The Donnellys…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-06-06 - 1911-06-08
Summary:

Japanese juggles from The Empire Variety Co. with 9 programmes at Empire Cinematograph Hall. Two performances a day with cinema-pictures. Price and schedule details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-07-17
Summary:

A remarkable feat was achieved by the two local cinematograph shows on Saturday, when they were able to produce, just twenty-one days after the great event, the films of the Coronation procession which took place in London on the 22nd June last. The Bijou was the first to show the films at the…