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: 1897-04-27
Summary:

Last night, Professor Charver gave a luminary exhibition of the latest invention in phantasmagoria in St. Andrew's Hall to a select party of press representatives and other gentlemen. There is a description of the screening of Cinematograph: a long strip of photographic film is wound from…

2
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1897-04-27 - 1897-04-27
Summary:

The delicate and intricate mechanical arrangements combined with the elaborate and most modern of electrical appliances of the machine require such perfect adjustment and manipulation that Professor Maurice Charvet has decided to postpone his opening exhibition for one day.

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1897-04-28 - 1897-04-28
Summary:

The Cinematograph is the greatest marvel of the age. It will be exhibited under the personal supervision of Professor Maurice Charvet five sessions a day and each for an hour.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1899-12-23 - 1899-12-28
Summary:

Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, December 26th, 28th & 30th commencing at 9 p.m. Xylophone & Kinematograph Entertainment.

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1900-10-27 - 1900-10-30
Summary:

Grand opening night on Tuesday, the 30th October. Grand exhibitions of animated pictures of the Transvaal War, the Boer Battery Captured by British.

6
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-12-30
Summary:

The Salon-Cinema Theatre in Wyndham Street, which has just recently opened, is being largely patronized. Excellent entertainment is provided for patrons, the pictures being up-to-date, while matinees for children are held every Saturday and Sunday, besides the two performances daily at 6:30 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-12-30 - 1910-03-19
Summary:

The only first-class show in the colony. Excellent films, orchestra in attendance. Daily change of programme. Complete change twice a week, Monday and Friday. Daily at 6:30 and 9:15 p.m. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. (half price). Wyndham (Flower) Street (Opposite G. P. O.).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-01-18
Summary:

At the Victoria Cinematograph Miss Hilda Hailes will commence a month's engagement. Another English artiste who will appear shortly is Miss Helle Marshall – The Lady Chevalier. To Miss Ruby Chrystal, who has delighted so many crowded audiences at the Salon-Cinema Theatre, a benefit…

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-01-27
Summary:

The Salon-Cinema Theatre continues to attract a large audience with a crowded house last night. The occasion was the benefit night of Miss Doris McAuley. Other artistes in the programme were Miss Nellie Marshall, Miss Hilda Hailes and Miss Ada King. The Orchestra in attendance was very good and…

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-02-01
Summary:

There is to be another change of programme at the Salon-Cinematograph this evening. New artistes will appear while the films are the latest obtainable.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-02-03
Summary:

The management of the Salon Cinematograph has very generously invited the children of 'La Mascotte' to the matinee performance on Saturday afternoon.

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-02-03
Summary:

Mr Carl Walluer is now appearing at the Salon-Cinema Theatre where his English and German comic songs and whistling parts meet with great success. Happy Nellie Marshall, Miss Ada King and Miss Ruby Chrystal also appear in their new repertoire, while the films are all very good.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-02-18
Summary:

The Salon Cinematograph is attracting very large audiences nightly where the programme is of a high-class order. The film is up-to-date and interesting while the artistes are all favourites.

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-02-26
Summary:

Patrons of the Salon Cinematograph will no doubt be pleased to learn that the management has secured a re-engagement of Miss Doris MacAuley. Miss Ada King, Miss Ruby Chrystal and Mr Carl Wallner, are also appearing in new songs and dances.

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-04-11
Summary:

Mr G. P. Lammert offered by auction today, in one lot, the Salon Cinema Theatre, but no sale was effected.

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-04-13
Summary:

As announced in our advertising columns, the Salon Cinema Theatre will open for two nights only on the 16th and 17th when Prof. Pinetti will give a unique display of his talents as magician, conjurer, etc.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-04-13 - 1910-04-16
Summary:

Open for two nights only. Saturday, 16th and Sunday, 17th April. Summary of Prof. Pinetti's performance with the secrets of Hindoo brahmans and magnificent appearance.

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-04-15
Summary:

Tomorrow night, at the Salon-Cinematograph Theatre, Prof. Penatti, described as a celebrated magician, conjurer and ventriloquist, will open his performance.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-06-09
Summary:

Before the Chief Justice (Sir F Piggott) this morning a petition for a receiving order in bankruptcy was made by Wong Fung Skek [sic]. Mr. F. D. Almada appeared for Mr Otto Kong Sing, who represents the debtor, and stated that the liabilities were $9,820.01 and the assets amounted to $5,140,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-06-21
Summary:

The picture of the funeral procession of the late King Edward VII is to be shown at the Salon Cinematograph Theatre, in Wyndham, and not the Theatre Royal as previously stated.