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: 1908-09-21
Summary:

Miss Phyllis Eddie Macdonald, the celebrated artiste of the Tivoli Theatre Sydney, is to make her debut at the Victoria Cinematograph. The proprietors announce that a new lot of magnificent films have arrived.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-09-22
Summary:

It was a large and appreciative audience that greeted the initial performance of Miss Phyllis Eddie Macdonald at the Victoria Cinematograph on Monday evening, and the management is indeed to be congratulated on having secured the services of such an excellent artist. Previously Miss Macdonald…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-12-08
Summary:

Miss Olga Montex, of Victoria, Australia, who is appearing at the Victoria Cinematograph, came to the East in October for Messrs Ramos and Ramos of Shanghai and Hongkong. Miss Montez had splendid turns at the Tivoli Theatre, Sydney and Opera House, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Queensland,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-03-05
Summary:

Cinematograph Film which we have already mentioned in these columns will be available to the public at the Wigwam Tennis Club tonight, tomorrow nights and Saturday, which includes 'The Legacy of Happiness,' 'Misjudging of Mr. Hubby' and 'The Popular Race Film.'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-03-05 - 1914-03-07
Summary:

The popular race film is shown from Thursday, 5th to Saturday, 7th March, 1914. For 3 nights only. Price details included. A band is included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-03-06
Summary:

The cinema pictures taken at the recent Race Meeting were shown to the public last night for the first time at the Wigwam Tennis Club Courts. The arrival of H. E. The Governor, Lady May and family and pictures of Jockey Club officials added much to the interest of the film, which is well worth…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-06-30
Summary:

The Kowloon Cinema, of which we informed the public some six weeks ago, is shortly to be an accomplished fact, and we have it from the promoters that the opening night may be expected about next Thursday. It is to be an open air cinema within an enclosure on that vacant plot of ground near the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-29 - 1920-07-01
Summary:

Pathe presents Pearl White in 'The Black Secret.' On Friday, July 2, 1920 at 7.15 and 9.15 performance.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-02 - 1920-07-12
Summary:

Pathe presents Pearl White in 'The Black Secret.' Tonight at 7.15 and 9.15 performances.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-05
Summary:

A new arrangement had been made due to bad weather by the new Victoria Theatre. With Miss Pearl White is the attraction and the first two episodes of 'Black Secret' will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-07
Summary:

Patrons holding tickets for the matinee at the New Victoria Theatre today at 3 p.m., who are prevented from attending may use the same tickets at the 9.15 p.m. performance. Pearl White will be the attraction.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-13 - 1920-07-15
Summary:

Tonight, commencing 13th July, Pathe's famous serial, Ruth Roland in 'Tiger's Trail' episodes 1 and 2. Also 'The Black Secret' 5th and 6th episodes on 16th instant. Matinee Wednesday, 3 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-16 - 1920-07-19
Summary:

Tonight, for 4 nights only, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Pearl White in 'The Black Secret' 5th and 6th episodes. Also Harold Lloyd comedy. Matinee Saturday, 17th 3 p.m. Price very moderate.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-20 - 1920-07-22
Summary:

The new picture house. If you have not been go and see whether it is perfectly clean, cool and sanitary. For 20th, 21st and 22nd, July at 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Pearl White in 'The Black Secret' episode 7 and Ruth Roland in 'The Tiger's Trail' episodes 3 and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-23 - 1920-07-26
Summary:

The coolest and attractive house for entertainment in town. For 23rd, 24th, 25th and 26th July, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. nightly, Pathe presents Pearl White in 'The Black Secret' episode 8 and 9. Also Pathe News and Harold Lloyd comic. Matinee Saturday, 24th at 3 p.m., 'The Black Secret…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-27 - 1920-07-31
Summary:

The coolest picture house in summer. 27th,28th and 29th July, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. nightly, Pathe presents Pearl White in 'The Black Secret' episode 10 and Ruth Roland in 'The Tiger's Trail' episodes 5 and 6. Also Harold Lloyd comic. Matinee Saturday, Wednesday at 3 p.m.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-01-15 - 1921-01-18
Summary:

Special and exclusive engagement of the World famed Magicians, Conjurers, etc. Chefalo and Palermo for tomorrow, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. With one and only Matinee on Wednesday, at 3 p.m. Popular prices for all. Booking at Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-04 - 1921-02-05
Summary:

Farewell performance today, Saturday and Sunday, Chefalo and Palermo. One and only matinee, Sunday at 3 p.m. Popular prices for all. Booking at Theatre.