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: 1906-06-07 - 1906-06-11
Summary:

Britt & Nelson Fight Pictures at the Theatre Royal on Saturday and Monday; Price $2, $1, soldiers and sailors 50 cents.

62
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-06-28
Summary:

The state of the new seats in the stalls of the Theatre Royal, which made of teak wood and look substantial enough were falling into pieces. The arm-rests and the side of the chairs were decayed, which prevented use.

63
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-11-26 - 1907-11-30
Summary:

The Cinematograph Pathe will exhibit the 'Passion Play, Oberammergau,' film 6000 feet long. Also many other films, comic, dramatic & sensational, never seen in Hongkong. Booking at Messrs S. Moutrie & Co.

64
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-11-29
Summary:

A special cinematograph attraction is promised for tomorrow night at the Theatre Royal, and for one night only, when the great Passion Play will be shown. The booking is in the hands of Messrs Moutrie and Company; The Victoria Cinematograph continues to do good business and a set of new pictures…

65
Headline: Theatre Royal
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-06-20 - 1910-06-22
Summary:

Funeral procession of his late majesty King Edward VII at the Theatre Royal on Wednesday and Thursday, June 22nd and 23rd at 9 p.m. at sharp. Price details included. Booking at Messrs Moutrie & Co. Ld.

66
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.

67
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-27 - 1911-09-27
Summary:

Short season only. Starting from Wednesday, October 4. The great Jansen Show. Wonderful success in Shanghai, Tientsin and Peking. 500 new illusions and 15 big acts. Price details included. Booking at Moutrie's.

68
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-31
Summary:

The great Jansen Troupe, who delighted audiences at Theatre Royal weeks ago, return to visit Hongkong when they will give an exhibition of magic in Victoria Theatre

69
Headline: Theatre Royal
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-05-04 - 1912-05-04
Summary:

Grand change of programme tonight. Last night of The Great Raymond. Booking at Moutrie's. Doors open at 8:30 p.m. and performance at 9:15 p.m.

70
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-05-06
Summary:

There was a good attendance of adults and children at the Matinee on Saturday afternoon to witness the wonderful performance by the great Raymond, the illusionist.

71
Headline: Theatre Royal
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-04-19 - 1913-04-26
Summary:

Edison's latest invention is now staged in the theatres in New York and London, and will shortly be exhibited at Theatre Royal, City Hall, Hong Kong. The Edison Kinetophone Agency having the sole rights for selling the apparatus and films in China, Philippines, the Straits and India.

72
Headline: Theatre Royal
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-04-28 - 1913-04-29
Summary:

Edison's latest invention will be exhibited tonight at Theatre Royal, City Hall. For a few nights only at 9 p.m. Booking at Robinson's and box office.

73
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-04-29
Summary:

The first public performance given in Hongkong of Mr. T. Edison's invention – The Kinetophone, took place in the Theatre Royal last night. The new invention, in its remarkably life-like presentation of sounds and actions synchronising, is wonderful but by no means perfect. It displayed six…

74
Headline: The Kinetophone
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-04-30
Summary:

The Edison Kinetophone Agency gave another successful demonstration of Mr. Edison latest invention in the Theatre Royal last night. There was a noticeable improvement in some respects, and it is very probable that the Kinetophone will not only revolutionise the cinematograph business, but prove…

75
Headline: Theatre Royal
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-04-30 - 1913-04-30
Summary:

Edison's latest invention will be exhibited tonight at Theatre Royal. Change of programme. Price details included. Booking at Robinson's and box office.

76
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-05-01 - 1913-05-02
Summary:

Programme for tonight in Theatre Royal including Descriptive Lecture, 'The Politician,' 'Jack's Joke,' 'The Old Guard,' 'The Chimes of Normandy,' 'The Redemption' and 'The Edison Minstrels.' Price details included. Matinees on…

77
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-05-03 - 1913-05-05
Summary:

Programme in Theatre Royal including 'Descriptive Lecture,' 'Faust,' selection of old songs, 'The Law of the West,' 'The Politician,' 'The Old Guard' and 'The Edison Minstrels.' Price details included. Matinees on Saturday at 4 p.m.…

78
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-12-06 - 1913-12-09
Summary:

The latest and greatest picture, 'Kinetophone' by Edison, for 3 nights only from Wednesday, 10th December. 12 Kinetophone pictures are shown each night. Price details included. Booking at Moutrie's.

79
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-12-10 - 1913-12-12
Summary:

The latest and greatest picture, 'Kinetophone' by Edison, commencing tonight at 9:15 p.m. For 3 nights only. Price details included. Booking at Moutrie's.

80
Headline: Theatre Royal
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-04 - 1919-06-09
Summary:

Ambassador James W. Gerard's 'My Four Years in Germany,' for two nights only. Saturday and Monday, June 7th and 9th. Commencing at 9.15 p.m. Prices: $3, $2 and $1. Booking at Moutries's. June 4 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. The First National Exhibitor's Circuit,…