A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-07-25
Summary:

Residents at the Peak Hotel and Peakites generally had an opportunity last night of witnessing the Coronation cinema films. The show took place on the roof of the annex and was well patronised and much appreciated.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-03
Summary:

A grand Pathe Freres cinematographic entertainment will be given on Monday next (weather permitting), on the Peak Hotel Annexe roof, when by special request, the Pathe film of the Coronation Festivities in London will be exhibited.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-07
Summary:

A cinematograph entertainment takes place this evening at the Peak Hotel, when the Coronation pictures will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-08
Summary:

Messrs. Pathe Freres inform us that the cinematograph show at the Peak Hotel has been postponed to Saturday next.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-17
Summary:

The pictures to be presented by Pathe Freres cinematograph at the bazaar at the Seamen's Institution tomorrow in aid of St. Peter's Church, Include 'Arab Types and Customs,' 'Tired of Life,' 'The Bride of the Haunted Castle,' 'Seal Catching off…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-03
Summary:

So successful has been the exhibition of the film 'Les Miserables' at the Apollo Theatre, Shanghai, and so great the demand for seats, that the management decided to continue the same programme for 3 nights. We understand this magnificent film will be shown in Hongkong at an early date…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-08 - 1913-03-11
Summary:

Screening of The Latest News; Performance by Miss Violet Bonetta and Miss Cecile Stephano; 'Les Miserables' will be produced at the Victoria Theatre under the combined direction of Mr. R. H. Stephenson and Messrs Ramos and Ramos

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-11 - 1913-03-15
Summary:

Dance performance by Miss Freda Ardea; Film screening of 'A Lion Let Loose' and 'The 2 Loves';'Les Miserables' will be produced at the Victoria Theatre, which under the combined direction of Mr. R. H. Stephenson and Messrs Ramos and Ramos

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-12 - 1913-03-14
Summary:

Film sreening of 'A Husband's Generosty', 'Niagara Falls', 'Pathe Gazette', 'A Tight Fit', 'The Lumber-room Chest' and 'Soldiers in Morocco'; Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Violet Bonetta; Coming: 'Les…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-15 - 1913-03-18
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Max Linder's Appointment', 'On the Way to Montserrat', 'A Young Terror - Bashful Wiffles' and News in Pictures by Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic; Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Violet Bonetta; Coming: 'Les…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-31 - 1913-04-03
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Iron Master' (3,000 ft) and 'Les Miserables'; Coming film: 'Aviator's Secret'; Performances by Miss Arkas and Freda Ardea

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-04 - 1913-04-07
Summary:

Look out for the great picture 'Les Miserables'; Performances by Miss Arkas and Freda Ardea

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-08 - 1913-04-11
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Iron Master', a dramatic film of 3000 feet long; 'Les Miserables' in a few days; Performances by Arkas and Freda Ardea

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-12 - 1913-04-16
Summary:

Film screening of 'Secret of the Sea' (4,000 ft); 'Les Miserables' in a few days; Performances by Miss Arkas and Freda Ardea

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-17 - 1913-04-24
Summary:

Films screenings including 'In the Brink of the Abyss', Max Linder's 'Max and the Bear Skin'; Coming film: 'Sapho' and 'The Woman in Stone'; 'Les Miserables' expected daily

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-25 - 1913-04-28
Summary:

Films screening of 'The Woman of Stone'(3,000 ft), 'Les Miserables', 'Tempest' (2,000 ft); The celebrated artist Miss Ardea would performed

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-29 - 1913-05-02
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Tempest'(2,000 ft), 'Les Miserables' and 'Woman of Stone'(3,000 ft); Performance by Miss Ardea

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-03 - 1913-05-05
Summary:

Films screeninsg including 'The Usurer' and 'Les Miserables'; Performance by Miss Ardea

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-05
Summary:

There was a large attendance on Saturday night and 'The Usurer' was shown at the Victoria. Miss Ardea also gained popularity. 'Les Miserables,' a film of Victor Hugo's great work, is expected daily.