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: 1909-02-05
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph, No. 2 Zetland Street, showed many beautiful films of varied subjects like pictures of comedy, travel and educational advantage. The machine is a particularly good one, and the entertainment well repays a visit.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-25
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company staged two short musical comedies at the Victoria Theatre last night. Messrs Le Blane, Vack, Burgess, Miss Gertrude St. Clair, Miss Teddy Martin and Miss Eugenie Le Blane did well in their parts. The songs and choruses were as good as ever.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-02 - 1913-10-04
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Putting on the Breeches', 'Pisa, an Old Tuscan City', 'Joan of Arc', 'Old Clo' and 'The Letter Writer'; Screening of International Pathe Gazette

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-08 - 1915-12-09
Summary:

On Dec 8 and for 3 nights, performance by the great Indian and U. S. Wars with chief Hailstorm; on Dec 11, the great historical film 'Joan of Arc.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-08 - 1915-12-10
Summary:

Screening of 'The Great Indian & U.S. Wars' with Chief Hailstorm and a real Cherokee Indian; Coming film: 'Joan of Arc'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-08 - 1915-12-09
Summary:

Performance by The Great Indian and U.S. Wars with Chief Hailstrom on Wednesday, 8th December. The exclusive film, 'Joan of Arc,' on Saturday, 11th December.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-10 - 1915-12-11
Summary:

On Dec 11, the great historical film 'Joan of Arc' in 4 parts, every child should see this picture; Pathe's latest Gazette and various comic including 'Poor Old Uncle' and 'A Champion Just the Same.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-10 - 1915-12-11
Summary:

The historical film in 4 parts, 'Joan of Arc,' on Saturday, 11th December. Pathe's gazette included. Comics including 'Poor Old Uncle,' 'A Champion Just the Same' and various other.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-11 - 1915-12-11
Summary:

Film screening of 'Joan of Arc' (4 parts); Screening of Pathe's Latest Gazette and 'Poor Old Uncle'

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-13 - 1915-12-15
Summary:

On Dec 11, the thrilling drama 'The Eye of a God' in 3 parts; also Pathe's British Gazette and the following comics: 'An Expert in Fashions,' 'Grandfather's Pipe,' and 'A Dutch Love Story'; by request 'Joan of Arc' will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-13 - 1915-12-13
Summary:

Coming films screenings including 'Eye of a God' (3 parts); Screening of Pathe's British Gazette, 'An Expert in Fashions', 'Grandfather Pipe' and 'A Dutch Love Story' (2 parts); Coming film: 'Joan of Arc'

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-13
Summary:

The historical film 'Joan of Arc' will be shown at the Victoria Theatre tonight and, for the last time, at next Wednesday's matinee, by request. Tomorrow the thrilling drama 'The Eye of a God' will be screened. And there will be a number of new 'comics' and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-13 - 1915-12-15
Summary:

The thrilling drama in 3 parts, 'Eye of a God,' on Tuesday, 14th December, 1915. Pathe's British gazette included. Comics including 'Godfather's Pipe,' 'A Dutch Love Story' (2 parts) and 'An Expert in Fashion.' 'Joan of Arc' by request…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-14 - 1915-12-16
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Eye of a God' (3 parts); Screening of Pathe's British Gazette, 'An Expert in Fashions', 'Grandfather Pipe' and 'A Dutch Love Story' (2 parts); Coming film: 'Joan of Arc'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-21 - 1916-02-24
Summary:

Tonight! Great race week attractions - all comedy programme; performance by the Melbourne Comedy Company; last performance of 'The Sentry Box, the Soldier and the Maid,' 'The Hongkong Suffragette,' and 'The Squaints,' etc; complete change of programme tomorrow, also…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-21 - 1916-02-21
Summary:

Great race week attractions tonight. Enormous success of The Melbourne Company. All comedy programme including The Sentry Box, the Soldier and the Maid, and the Hongkong Suffragette and Squaints, etc. Also the Keystone film, 'His Sister's Kids,' and a selection of latest cinema…

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-24
Summary:

The Melbourne Comedy Company, Eileen Melbourne, Tom Melbourne, scored another big success at the Victoria Theatre. Tonight is the last night of this programme. The 'movies' consist entirely of comedies with the exception of Pathe's Gazette.

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-03-03 - 1916-03-04
Summary:

All comedy picture programme from Friday to Sunday on 3rd, 4th and 5th March. For three nights only. Also 'Great Sale at Rightaways' by The Melbourne Comedy Company. See The Flapper, The Scotch Girl, The Manager, The Secretary and The Customers.

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-09-02 - 1916-09-04
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) The seventh episode of 'The Black Box' (by Universal) in 2 parts are displayed tonight. Photo of the actor (Herbert Rawlinson) included. Dramas including 'The Single Act' (by the Lubin company) and 'The Vavasour…

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-09 - 1917-06-12
Summary:

On June 9, showing 'The Bride of Mystery,' featuring Lucille Love and Hugo, complete in 3 parts; 'A Page in Life' [sic] in 2 parts, featuring Anna Little and Herbert Rawlinson of the 'Master Key'; also comedies.