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: 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.

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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.

8
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.

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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.

10
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…

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-05 - 1914-11-07
Summary:

On Nov 6, the Grand Gala Night in aid of The Prince of Wales' Fund; for 3 nights only, the great comedy 'School Girl' in 2 parts, and the powerful drama 'The Love that Degrades'; look out for Nov 10 for War Picture, and 'Boys of the Bulldog Breed' on Nov 13.…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-09 - 1914-11-12
Summary:

On Nov 10, The Great War Picture in 3 parts - 3,000 feet long, also new interesting pictures never screened before; performance by Douglas and Barry; 'Boys of the Bull Dog Breed' on Nov 13.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-13 - 1914-11-13
Summary:

For 3 nights only, The 'Boys of the Bull Dog Breed,' combined with the War Picture (by request) and various new & interesting pictures; performance by Douglas & Barry and Miss Hilda Barry.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-23 - 1914-11-25
Summary:

The thrilling and stirring drama in 3 parts - 4,000 feet long: 'The Black Band' with a variety of new & interesting pictures 1st time screened in Hongkong; 2nd series of War Pictures due in a few days.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-26 - 1914-11-28
Summary:

The magnificent coloured drama, 'The Secret of the Wall' in 4 parts - 5,000 feet long, very exciting; also 'Millionaire Milkman,' 'Womanly Curiosity,' and 'Bad Desire'; 2nd series War Pictures in 2 parts on Tuesday; performance by the band of the 25th…

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-30 - 1914-12-02
Summary:

A great sensation at the Victoria when the startling drama 'Under the Auctioneer's Hammer' in 3 parts will be screened; also the 2nd series of War Pictures in 2 parts - 2,000 feet long.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-04 - 1914-12-04
Summary:

On Dec 4, the thrilling turf drama 'The Horse Thief's Wife' in 5 parts - 5,000 feet long, a picture not to be missed; also 'The Right No. But the Wrong House,' and by request the 2nd series of War Pictures will be exhibited for a few nights longer.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-05 - 1914-12-05
Summary:

On Dec 4, the thrilling turf drama 'Master Bob' in 5 parts - 5,000 feet long; also 'The Horse Thief's Wife,' a picture not to be missed; 'The Right No. But the Wrong House'; and by request the 2nd series of War Pictures will be exhibited for a few nights longer…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-14 - 1914-12-17
Summary:

On Dec 15, the thrilling drama 'In the Consul's Uniform' in 3 parts - 4,000 feet long; the latest Gaumont Graphic and a variety of comic and interesting pictures; performance by Flatt & Brooks; look out for the 3rd series of War Pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-18 - 1914-12-19
Summary:

On Dec 18, the sensational drama, 'Playing with His Luck' in 3 parts - 3,000 feet long; Gaumont Graphic - latest news; and by special request, the 2 part dramatic film 'The Strength of Men'; a variety of comic & interesting pictures; look out for the 3rd series of War…