A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-09-02
Summary:

Mr. Will Holmsworth's Co. opened their season last night at the theatre Royal, and the show is nothing short of successful. Mr. Eric Hewell, Miss Ruby Maxwell, Miss Maud Larele, and Miss Lancy Stewart performed in the first part. The first part of the programme concluded with a refined and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-09-06 - 1905-09-07
Summary:

The performance which included new songs, new dances, new pictures by the Gaiety Stars. W. Hollinworth is the Manager of the company. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-09-08 - 1905-09-08
Summary:

Grand change of programme. W. Hollinworth is the Manager of the company. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-09-08
Summary:

Saturday is Vice-Regal night at the theatre Royal, when several new 'turns' will be introduced. This will be the last performance of the Gaiety Stars, and no doubt a large 'house' will be present.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-09-09 - 1905-09-09
Summary:

Grand change of programme, tonight is vice regal night. Matinee today. W. Hollinworth is the Manager of the company. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-09-09
Summary:

The Gaiety Stars give their last performance at the theatre Royal. Governor and the party will be the audience. A special programme had been arranged. New arrangements had been made by magicians and dancers.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-09-11
Summary:

There was a very appreciative audience present at the theatre Royal on Saturday night, when the last performance of the season by the Gaiety Stars was given. Governor was present.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-05-07
Summary:

The writer congrats Mr. Thurston, assisted by Winfield Blacke and Miss Maude Amber, on filling the theatre Royal on Saturday evening. He filled the theatre 'as we have never seen it filled before,' entertained the audience for 2.5 hours. The magician's card trick is wonderful, and…

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-05-15
Summary:

The band of the Okayama Orphanage of Japan is to perform in the theatre Royal in order to raise fund for the orphanage. The children had travelled to a lot of countries. In addition there will be thrown on the screen cinematograph pictures of the late Russo-Japanese War and of events in Europe…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-11-19
Summary:

The artistic character of 'living pictures' shown in the theatre Royal last night deserved a larger house. The entertainment of the highest class is provided. Sir Approval, Lady Lugard's little friends, the son of the Colonel and Mrs. Darling appreciate the 'living pictures…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-11-30
Summary:

We understand that the booking at S. Moutrie and Co.'s for the entertainment in the theatre Royal this evening by the Cinematograph Pathe is brisk, and those contemplating a visit to a show are reminded to book as early as possible in order to secure a good position. The film is one of 6000…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-17 - 1909-03-22
Summary:

Star Cinematograph will exhibit comic, pathetic, dramatic and sensational pictures never shown before in the Colony. First appearance of Baby Daughtry and Miss Lottie Oatley

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-22
Summary:

The management of the Alexandra Cinematograph gave free a fine show for the large throng of children at 6 p.m. This Cinematograph is now giving two shows nightly, which are well attended. Performances by Professor Vincent and Miss Rosa Barnes. The Victoria's popularity is still high, and…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-23 - 1909-03-23
Summary:

Star Cinematograph will exhibit comic, pathetic, dramatic and sensational pictures never shown before in the Colony. First appearance of Baby Daughtry and Miss Lottie Oatley

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-24 - 1909-03-27
Summary:

4 Artistes: Baby Daughtry, Linton David, Vera Vaughan, Lottie Oatley; Price details and schedule included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-29 - 1909-03-31
Summary:

Piano performance by Great David; Latest film exhibition: The Thaw Murder Trial; Dancer: Miss Lottie Oatley; Indian Songs & Dances: Baby Daughtry; English Songs Singer: Miss Vera Vaughan; Price details and schedule included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-29
Summary:

The latest opened Star Cinematograph Company exhibited some audience-appreciated pictures on Saturday.

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-31
Summary:

The pictures of this historic fight for the World's Championship were again shown in the Theatre Royal last night. They are excellent, and tomorrow is the last time they will be seen in Hongkong.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-04-01 - 1909-04-03
Summary:

Film exhibition: The Thaw Murder Trial; Dancer: Miss Lottie Oatley; Indian Songs & Dances: Baby Daughtry; Price details and schedule included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-04-05 - 1909-04-20
Summary:

Performance of the Rainbow Dance; Novelty matinee every Saturday, 4 o'clock