A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Cinemagraphs
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-11-02
Summary:

The new 'Victoria Cinematograph' in Des Voeux Road is drawing crowded houses. Patrons appreciated the arrangement and no doubt they will attract a large house on the new set of pictures showing tonight; The Cinematograph Pathe established at Weismann's Room always has a fine…

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Headline: Cinemagraphs
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-11-04
Summary:

The Cinematograph Pathe at Weismann's Rooms drew a good house on Saturday with its new set of pictures; The Victoria Cinematograph, which is established in a new saloon in Des Voeux Road, was well patronised on Saturday night when new pictures were exhibited. It will be opened nightly, two…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-11-04
Summary:

The new Victoria Cinematograph is already well established and popular. The films are excellent and varied, and are thoroughly enjoyed. In many ways the management has done their best to deserve patronage, and the practical absence of 'flicker' is a proof that the machine and its…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-06
Summary:

The management of the Hong Kong Cinematograph announces that two performance of a new series of pictures will be given nightly at the theatre, opposite the Central market. One show is from 6:30 to 8:30, and the other from 9 to 11 pm.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-17
Summary:

The Hong Kong cinematograph proprietor has secured a number of new films lately, and to add to the attractions of the place in Dex Voeux Road three lady artistes favour with songs-French and English. The pictures are varied and excellent.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-21
Summary:

The HongKong Cinematograph will exhibit pictures of the Passion Play on the night of 21-24 December. The films are 6000 feet long, and promise to be the most interesting and appropriate for this time of the year.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-23
Summary:

The film depicting the Passion Play was highly appreciated at the Hongkong Cinematograph, Des Voeux Road, on Saturday night, the 'House' being a crowded one. Several solos were sung by the lady artists.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-17 - 1916-10-18
Summary:

Coming feature 'The Trey O'Hearts' in 15 episodes and 'The Million Dollar Mystery' (3rd and 4th episodes)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-18 - 1916-10-19
Summary:

Screening of 'The Trey O'Hearts' (1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes); Coming film: 'The Million Dollar Mystery'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-25 - 1916-10-26
Summary:

Screening of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' (5th episode) and 'The Trey O'Hearts' (4th & 5th episodes); Orchestra under the direction of Prof. Gonzales

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-27 - 1916-10-27
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' (5th episode) and 'The Trey O'Hearts' (4th & 5th episodes); Orchestra under the direction of Prof. Gonzales

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-28 - 1916-10-31
Summary:

Screening of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' (6th & 7th episodes) and 'The Trey O'Hearts' (6th episode); Orchestra under the direction of Prof. Gonzales

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-01 - 1916-11-03
Summary:

Screening of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' (8th episode) and 'The Trey O'Hearts' (7th & 8th episodes); Orchestra under the direction of Prof. Gonzales

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-08 - 1916-11-10
Summary:

By special request screening of 'Neptune's Daughter'; Coming film: 'The Million Dollar Mystery' & 'The Trey O'Hearts'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-11 - 1916-11-14
Summary:

Screening of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' (11th & 12th episodes) and 'The Trey O'Hearts' (9th episode); Orchestra under the direction of Prof. Gonzales

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-18 - 1916-11-21
Summary:

Screening of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' (15th & 16th episodes) and 'The Trey O'Hearts' (10th episode) including Comics; Orchestra under the direction of Prof. Gonzales

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-20 - 1916-12-22
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Diamond from the Sky' (14th and 15th episodes) and 'The Trey O'Hearts' (final episode); Orchestra in attendance