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: 1897-08-21
Summary:

The animatoscope will be shown in the City Hall this evening at nine o'clock. The pictures are reported to be excellent, and there should be good attendance even if the theatre is a bit warm.

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Headline: The City Hall
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-01-13
Summary:

Report of the Committee of Management to be submitted to the annual meeting of shareholders in and subscribers to the City Hall. There is a detailed description of the theatre's building and some of the performances. For instance, during the twelve months from 1st July, 1896, to 30th June…

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-04-07
Summary:

A complete change of programme was presented last night, at the entertainment given by Carl Hertz, in the City Hall. A number of remarkably lifelike pictures were shown by the cinematograph, 'A Call on the London Fire Brigade' being receiver with great enthusiasm. 'Persimmon…

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-04-13
Summary:

At the City Hall last night, Carl Hertz introduced an entirely new programme. The Cinematograph pictures were admirably rendered, that Lottie Collins being enthusiastically remanded, and several of the others be really striking. Tonight the same programme will be repeated.

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Headline: The City Hall
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-12-21
Summary:

A report is to be submitted to the annual meeting of shareholders in and subscribers to the City Hall. There is a detailed description of the theatre's building and some of the performances. For instance, during the twelve months from 1st July, 1897, to 30th June 1898, the theatre was…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-10-10
Summary:

As will be seen from our advertising columns, a projectoscope exhibition will be given in the City Hall at an early date. This particular exhibition is spoken of very highly in Shanghai, and as it has pictures of the Coronation processions it should attract appreciative audiences.

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Headline: Edison's Latest
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-10-11
Summary:

The public will have an opportunity of seeing one of Edison's latest inventions in the City Hall. The principal feature of the entertainment will be the new 20th-century projectoscope, the latest development of the cinematograph and bioscope, and an immense improvement upon anything that…

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-10-14
Summary:

We would remind our readers of the entertainments to be given in the City Hall. All the Shanghai journals praised the new pictures and the new and improved method of showing them, and from all we hear the entertainment is likely to be most enjoyable.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-01-19 - 1904-01-19
Summary:

Opening with matinee Wednesday afternoon. Price details and schedule included.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-01-20 - 1904-01-23
Summary:

Opening with matinee Wednesday afternoon. Price details and schedule included. Booking plan can be seen and tickets obtained at the City Hall and Robinson Piano Co.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-01-23 - 1904-01-27
Summary:

The Bioscope is the only one of its kind really worth seeing. Emphasis on the pictures are steady and continuous and do not dazzle the eye. Cinematographic art as exhibited in the leading theatres of Europe and America. Price details included. Seats reserved can be booked at the Robinson Piano…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-01-28 - 1904-01-28
Summary:

Freear's New World-Famous Protean Vaudeville Entertainment Frivolities' will be returned in Hong Kong. Noted that M. Rehemanjee's famous new bioscope will be shown in the interval.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-01-29 - 1904-01-29
Summary:

Freear's New World-Famous Protean Vaudeville Entertainment Frivolities' will be returned in Hong Kong tomorrow. Noted that M. Rehemanjee's famous new bioscope will be shown in the interval.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-01-30 - 1904-01-30
Summary:

Freear's World-Famous Frivolities is going to be shown tonight. Detailed description of the programme. M. Rehemanjee's new and celebrated 'Bioscope' will be exhibited for 15 minutes only.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-01-30
Summary:

The programme of Mr. Freear's entertainment at the City Hall this evening; The programme included an extra item M. Rehemanjee's New and Celebrated 'Bioscope' for 15 minutes only.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-02-22
Summary:

There are nice questions appear on the agenda of the meeting of the Legislative Council today. There is concern about the City Hall. The City Hall is the only place for public assembly in the Colony, but it is out of date in size and accommodation. The theatre is a most miserable apology for…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1906-02-27
Summary:

Theatre: The stalls have been reseated with teak and rattan benches of an improved design, which afford increased accommodation, and a new barrier between the stalls and orchestra has been fixed. The fire service has been altered to Fire Brigade requirements and two hand pumps and a dozen…

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-04-28
Summary:

On Monday the 'Napoleon of the world's magicians' arrives in the Colony and will stay one week. This magician is from England and had made various performance before the Kings and presidents. His first part of the program is called 'creation and the second part will have a…

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Headline: The City Hall
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1906-05-03
Summary:

A question arose in the Legislative Council in February last as to the advisability of acquiring the City Hall from its proprietors so that the Government might enlarge the building to suit the needs and requirements of a growing community. The public demand a larger and more modern theatre,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1906-05-14
Summary:

A very interesting series of entertainments is to be given at City Hall on the evenings of Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The proceeds are to be in aid of the Okayama Orphanage, Japan. Picture of the Russo-Japanese War will be shown, scenes including 'A Naval Engagement in the Japan Sea,…