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: 1897-10-20
Summary:

The Cinematograph will be exhibited at the theatre tonight at 9.15. No one should miss the opportunity of seeing the Queen's Jubilee pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1897-10-21
Summary:

Messrs Johnson and Charvet repeated their exhibition of the Cinematograph at the Theatre Royal last night. The screened film includes 70 distinct photographs; The Spanish dance 'Bolero'; The Jubilee procession passing Green Park; the most comical and laughter provoking picture 'A…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-04-01
Summary:

Theatre Royal welcome London Conjurer Mr. Carl Hertz provide his remarkable and magical entertainment. In addition, the cinematograph pictures were all new and many were repeated in deference to loud demands. The coloured scenes by their fidelity to nature materially enhanced the effect.

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Headline: Carl Hertz
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-04-05
Summary:

Carl Hertz, with talented Mdlle. D'Alton, continues to attract large audiences at Theatre Royal by their tricks and illusions. A series of pictures were also shown by Cinematograph.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-04-06
Summary:

At Theatre Royal, Mr. Carl Hertz, assisted by Mdlle. D' Alton, will present their first complete change of programme. In the cinematograph a complete series of fresh and startling subjects will be shown.

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Headline: Carl Hertz
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-04-07
Summary:

Last night Carl Hertz with D'Alton, repeated their performance at the Theatre Royal. The 'Original and Only Genuine Cinematographe,' was thoroughly appreciated.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-04-09
Summary:

There will no doubt be a very large audience present at the Theatre Royal this evening, when the renowned Carl Hertz, will make his re-appearance. In the marvellous cinematographe [sic] the new series pictures will be shown which includes the great sensational picture 'A Call on the London…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-04-11
Summary:

A full house greeted Mr. Carl Hertz at Theatre Royal on Saturday, with D'Alton sang two songs. The Cinematograph was again exhibited with a new series of pictures, many of which are very effective.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-04-11
Summary:

There will doubtless be a big holiday audience present at the Theatre Royal this evening, to witness the performance of Carl Hertz. Also the cinematographe pictures were enthusiastically received, the fight between gunboats and the turn-out of the London Fire Brigade being re-shown.

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Headline: Carl Hertz
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-04-12
Summary:

Carl Hertz and D'Alton continue their performance in Theatre Royal. The Cinematograph was in good order and several views had to be repeated, notably Persimmon's win of the Derby, the London Fire Brigade's turn out, the Turkish warship in action and the Greece-Turkish war episode…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-04-12
Summary:

Carl Hertz has decided to give a farewell performances. There was a change of programme, new from start to finish, including presentation of the new illusion entitle 'Mephisto's Target.' This is the illusion which caused such a sensation at the theatre in London, where it was…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-04-16
Summary:

The farewell performance of Carl Hertz and D'Alton takes place at the Theatre Royal. The Cinematographe views of the Jubilee display in London was included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-04-16
Summary:

Tonight, Carl Hertz bids good-bye to the Hongkong public. A special farewell programme has been arranged including his latest illusion 'Mephisto's Target,' new tricks, new songs by Mdlle D'Alton and new picture on the Cinematographe [sic], which will include the Queen's…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-04-18
Summary:

Carl Hertz, the conjurer, gave his last performance of the series in the Theatre Royal on Saturday night. There was a very good house. Some of the pictures shown by means of the Cinematographe were exceedingly good, and the Jubilee Procession was most enthusiastically received, more especially…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-07-20
Summary:

An exhibition of Lumiere's Cinematographe will be given at 9 o'clock this evening in the matshed (open-air theatre) erected for the purpose near Pedder's Wharf.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-07-21
Summary:

Lumiere's Cinematographe was exhibited in Hongkong for the first time in a matshed (open-air theatre) specially erected for the purpose near Pedder's Wharf. There was a large and appreciative audience and the various items of the programme were loudly applauded. Scenes from the Paris…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-07-22
Summary:

Lumiere's Cinematographe entertainment was repeated last night at the matshed (open-air theatre) erected for the purpose near Pedder's Wharf. In addition to a large number of good pictures a few selections in the phonograph were also given. The whole entertainment lasted fully two…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-07-26
Summary:

A very excellent cinematograph exhibition is now on view in a spacious matshed on the Praya Reclamation near Pedder's Wharf.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-07-27
Summary:

The Cinematographe Exhibition near Padder's Wharf on the Praya Reclamation is well worth a visit. There are views of the Jubilee proceedings in London, the passage of the Queen's carriage with an escort of Lifeguards, the Naval Brigade going through London, The Queensland troops at the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-08-05
Summary:

The Cinematograph Matshed on Pedder's Wharf has stood the weather very well. Tonight the fine display of pictures and the excellent phonograph entertainment will be given as usual.