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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-24 - 1915-02-24
Summary:

Film screening of 'A Circus Heroine' (3 parts, 5,000 ft) and the 10th Series of War Pictures (2 parts, 3,000 ft);

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-24 - 1915-02-27
Summary:

On Feb 24, 'A Circus Heroine' in 5 parts - length 5,000 feet, a magnificent & powerful drama showing some sensational acting; also War Picture - 10th series in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-25 - 1915-02-27
Summary:

Film screening of 'A Circus Heroine' (3 parts, 5,000 ft) and the 10th Series of War Pictures (2 parts, 3,000 ft);

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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…

8
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.

9
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: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-11 - 1916-03-14
Summary:

Oreat success of the Three Delays; Films screenings including 'A Circus Heroine' (4 parts) and 'The Outlaw's Bride' (2 parts)

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-13
Summary:

There were good weekend houses at the Bijou Theatre when 'A Circus Heroine' and 'The Outlaw's Bride' were presented. The Three Delroys performed. The celebrated film 'The Adventures of Saturnin Farandoul' will be shown at the Bijou next Saturday.

12
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…

13
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.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-23 - 1917-06-26
Summary:

6th episode of 'Liberty' entitled 'The Desert of Lost Souls'; a thrilling drama 'A Circus Heroine' in 3 parts; war graphic and 'Max on the Briny' (comic).

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-23 - 1917-06-26
Summary:

Screening of 'Liberty' (6th episode), 'A Circus Heroine', 'War Graphic' and 'Max on the Briny'

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-27 - 1916-06-29
Summary:

From June 27-29, showing two thrilling dramas 'A Race for the Rubies' in 3 parts; 'The Legacy' in 2 parts; also comedies.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-30 - 1917-07-03
Summary:

On June 30 and for 4 nights only, showing a thrilling drama 'The Hand Society' in 5 parts; also comedies.

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-22 - 1918-02-25
Summary:

Programme tonight, a great Gold Rooster play in 5 parts, 'Miss Nobody,' featuring Gladys Hulette. Also Pathe Gazette and splendid comedy. The romantic and thrilling serial 'The Fatal Ring' with their favourite artist Pearl White will commence sometime in March next. Booking…

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-05 - 1918-03-05
Summary:

Programme, tonight for 5th, 6th and 7th March, the continuation of 'The Great Secret,' 13th and 14th episodes, entitled 'The Struggle' and 'The Escape.' Pathe's Gazette and screaming comedy. Watch for the opening date of 'The Fatal Ring' with Pearl…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-03-08 - 1918-03-09
Summary:

From Mar 8-11, tonight at 9.15 pm, a drama of life, beautifully acted, and splendidly photographed, 'A Lapland Lass' in 3 parts; Pathe's Gazette, Annals of the War and a very amusing comedy; on Mar 15, 'The Fatal King' with Pearl White.