A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Royal Biograph: Opposite the Central Market
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-09-09 - 1905-09-19
Summary:

Two performances every Saturday; Film screening of 'The Spanish Bull Fight' and 'The Great Fire in London'

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Headline: The Royal Biograph: Opposite the Central Market
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-09-20 - 1905-10-06
Summary:

Two performances every Saturday; Film screening of 'Cinderella' and 'Six Sisters Dianaf' [sic].

3
Headline: Tonight: Hongkong Cinematograph - Des Voeux Road, Central (Opposite the Central Market)
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-06 - 1907-12-14
Summary:

Pictures which have never been exhibited; Two Performances each night; Military in uniform and children half price

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Headline: Tonight: Monday, 16th December, 1907, at 8.30 p.m., at the Hongkong Cinematograph (Opposite the Central Market)
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-16 - 1907-12-17
Summary:

Performance from The Troupe of Miss Adala with the assistance of La Belle Dora

5
Headline: Tonight: Tonight, 18th December, 1907, at 8.30 p.m., at the Hongkong Cinematograph (Opposite the Central Market)
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-18 - 1907-12-19
Summary:

Performance from The Troupe of Miss Adala with the assistance of La Belle Dora

6
Headline: Tonight: Tonight, 20th December, 1907, at 8.30 p.m., at the Hongkong Cinematograph (Opposite the Central Market)
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-20 - 1907-12-20
Summary:

Performance from The Troupe of Miss Adala with the assistance of La Belle Dora

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Headline: Tonight: Tonight, 21st December, 1907, at 8.30 p.m., at the Hongkong Cinematograph (Opposite the Central Market)
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-21 - 1907-12-21
Summary:

Performance from The Troupe of Miss Adala with the assistance of La Belle Dora

8
Headline: Tonight: Tonight, 23rd December, 1907, at 8.30 p.m., at the Hongkong Cinematograph (Opposite the Central Market)
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-23 - 1907-12-13
Summary:

A film of 6000 feet 'The Passion of Christ' would be shown, during the interval there would be performance from The Troupe of Miss Abdala with the assistance of La Belle Dora and Miss Flora

9
Headline: Tonight: Tuesday, 24th December, 1907, at 9 p.m., at the Hongkong Cinematograph (Opposite the Central Market)
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-24 - 1907-12-24
Summary:

Screening of 'The Great Passion Play', a film of 6000 feet long; Performance from the Madam Abdala's Troupe, sweets would be distributed during the interval

10
Headline: Tonight: Wednesday, 25th December, 1907, at 9 p.m., at the Hongkong Cinematograph (Opposite the Central Market)
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-25 - 1907-12-25
Summary:

Screening of 'The Great Passion Play', a film of 6000 feet long; Performance from the Madam Abdala's Troupe, sweets would be distributed during the interval

11
Headline: Tonight: Friday, 27th December, 1907, at 9 p.m., at the Hongkong Cinematograph (Opposite the Central Market)
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-27 - 1907-12-27
Summary:

Screening of 'The Great Passion Play', a film of 6000 feet long; Performance from the Madam Abdala's Troupe, sweets would be distributed during the interval

12
Headline: Tonight: Saturday, 28th December, 1907, at 9 p.m., at the Hongkong Cinematograph (Opposite the Central Market)
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-28 - 1907-12-28
Summary:

Performance from the Madam Abdala's Troupe; New films arrived by the French Mail; Three Prizes in the Shape of Watches given away nightly

13
Headline: Tonight: Monday, 30th December, 1907, at 9 p.m., at the Hongkong Cinematograph (Opposite the Central Market)
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-30 - 1907-12-30
Summary:

Performance from the Madam Abdala's Troupe; New films arrived by the French Mail; Three Prizes in the Shape of Watches given away nightly

14
Headline: Tonight: Tuesday, 31st December, 1907, at 9 p.m., at the Hongkong Cinematograph (Opposite the Central Market)
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-31 - 1907-12-31
Summary:

Performance from the Madam Abdala's Troupe; New films arrived by the French Mail; Three Prizes in the Shape of Watches given away nightly

15
Headline: The New Victoria Cinema (Kau U Fong); Just a Little Way Up the Steps By the Fire Brigade Station.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-01 - 1920-05-03
Summary:

Saturday to Monday, 1st to 3rd May at 9.15 p.m., 'The Eagle's Eye,' 1st and 2nd episodes. Also Pathe news and Harold Lloyd comic. Price details included.

16
Headline: The New Victoria Cinema (Kau U Fong); Just a Little Way Up the Steps By the Fire Brigade Station.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-04 - 1920-05-06
Summary:

4th to 6th May at 9.15 p.m., 'The Eagle's Eye' 3rd and 4th episodes. Also Pathe news and Harold Lloyd comic. Price details included.

17
Headline: The New Victoria Cinema, Kau U Fong; Just a Little Way Up the Steps By the Fire Brigade Station.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-10 - 1920-05-11
Summary:

The above theatre is occupied by Chinese play. Wednesday 12th, 'The Eagle's Eye,' 5th and 6th episodes.

18
Headline: The New Victoria Cinema, Kau U Fong; Just a Little Way Up the Steps By the Fire Brigade Station.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-12 - 1920-05-13
Summary:

For 12th and 13th May, 'The Eagle's Eye,' 5th and 6th episodes. Also Pathe's news and Harold Lloyd comic. Matinee: Wednesday, 12th at 5 p.m. Prices moderate.

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Headline: The New Victoria Cinema, Kau U Fong; Just a Little Way Up the Steps By the Fire Brigade Station.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-15 - 1920-05-18
Summary:

The above theatre is occupied by Chinese play for 4 days. The cinema show will be resumed on 19th instant. 'The Eagle's Eye' 7th and 8th episodes.

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Headline: The New Victoria Cinema, Kau U Fong; Just a Little Way Up the Steps By the Fire Brigade Station.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-19 - 1920-05-21
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Miss Marie Walcamp in 'The Red Globe' 1st and 2nd episodes. Also 'The Eagle's Eye.' Matinees: Wednesday and Saturday at 5 p.m.