A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-02 - 1911-02-03
Summary:

2 performances at 7.15 p.m. with reduced price and 9.15 p.m.; matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.; the best films with the best artists; the hall at good things, near door of the popular Victoria Skating Rink; 5 sessions daily.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-03-01 - 1911-03-06
Summary:

Grand success of the eminent artistes Mr. & Mrs. Donnelly, baby Tommy Donnelly (5 years), and little Kitty Donnelly (7 years); special songs, dances and sketches; magnificent films; matinees on Saturday and Sunday.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-04-03 - 1911-04-06
Summary:

Performances by the black comedian Frank Foster and the celebrated soprano Miss Irma De Lepomme; magnificent films; matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-03 - 1911-05-18
Summary:

Up-to-date splendid films; a big hit of the eminent artistes: Mr. Falanto, Miss Salvati, and Miss Bascans; 2 high-class music performances at 7.15 & 9.15 p.m.; matinees on Saturdays & Sundays at 4.30 p.m.; coming the well-known troupe Ching-Ling-Foo.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-08-26 - 1912-08-27
Summary:

The coolest hall in town; 2 performances daily: 7.15 p.m. pictures only, 9.15 p.m. full programme; matinees: Saturdays at 4.30 p.m., Sundays at 6.00 p.m.; the best films; last week of Hongkong's favourites, Sam Gale, Little Sadie, and Myra James.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-08-28 - 1912-08-28
Summary:

The coolest hall in town; 2 performances daily: 7.15 p.m. pictures only, 9.15 p.m. full programme; tonight the debut of the celebrated artistes Verno and Smith; a new week of magnificent films.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-08-30 - 1912-08-31
Summary:

2 performances: 7.15 p.m. pictures only, 9.15 p.m. full programme; a big hit of the celebrated artistes Verne and Smith; a new week of magnificent films, matinees Saturdays 4.30 p.m., Sundays 6.00 p.m.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-09-04 - 1912-09-05
Summary:

2 performances 7.15 and 9.15, matinees on Saturdays at 4.30 and Sundays at 6.00; magnificent films; a big success every night of the celebrated artistes and unparalleled dancers, and the American Favourite singer Bayle and Patty.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-04 - 1912-11-07
Summary:

The finest hall in town; 2 performances 7.15 and 9.15 p.m.; performance by The 2 Franklins, the fun makers of the East; performance by Miss Smith; magnificent new films.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-08 - 1912-11-11
Summary:

The finest hall in town; 2 performances 7.15 and 9.15 p.m.; performance by The 2 Franklins, the fun makers of the East; performance by Miss Smith; magnificent new films; popular dance by Verne and Smith; next week the greatest film ever produced, 'Notre Dame,' 4,000 ft. long in 3 parts…

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-11 - 1912-12-20
Summary:

The pioneer place of entertainment of Hongkong; 7.15 pictures only, 9.15 full programme; magnificent films tonight; performance by Howard Sisters.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-21 - 1912-12-27
Summary:

The pioneer place of entertainment of Hongkong; 7.15 pictures only, 9.15 full programme; magnificent films tonight; performance by Howard Sisters and Miss Nellie Maher.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-03-01 - 1913-03-04
Summary:

A stock of magnificent films just arrived; performance by Willson & Ossipoff; matinees details included.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-17 - 1913-07-18
Summary:

Performance by Montez and Raynor at every evening; change of programme on 17th and 18th of July, including some very comic films; 'On the Steps of the Throne' on 19th; the grand dramatic film 'Countess Charlotte' next Tuesday.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-24 - 1913-07-25
Summary:

Change of programme on 24th and 26th, including some very very comic films; performances by Raynor and Montez; 'The Defeated' (in two parts) on 26th July, one of the best productions of Milamo [sic].

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-08-05 - 1913-08-06
Summary:

Change of programme on 5th and 6th Aug, including the great dramatic film 'Happiness in Oblivion' and some very comic pictures; performances by Montez and Raynor.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-08-19 - 1913-08-20
Summary:

Change of programme for 19th and 20th August, including the great dramatic picture 'The Sewer' in two parts, and some very comic films; performance by Montez and Raynor.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-08-21 - 1913-08-22
Summary:

Change of programme for 22nd August: some exceedingly comic pictures will be screened; performance by Montez and Raynor; the magnificent dramatic film in three parts, entitled 'The Power of Love' on 23rd August.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-08-23 - 1913-08-25
Summary:

Change of programme for 23rd, 24th and 25th Aug, the following magnificent pictures will be screened: the dramatic film 'The Power of Love' (in three parts), the comic pictures, 'To Save Her Mistress,' 'A School Romance,' 'Hello Central,' 'Wiffles…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-12 - 1913-09-13
Summary:

Programme for 12th and 13th Sept: magnificent dramatic picture, 'The Calvary' with 2 parts, a powerful dramatic film with thrilling incidents; 'Gaumont Graphic' No. 243 showing the latest events at home; and some exceedingly comic pictures; change of programme with new…