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].

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Headline: Grand Opening of The Star Cinematograph: Wyndham St., up from the Clock Tower, March 20th
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

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Headline: Cinematograph Shows
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…

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Headline: Grand Opening of The Star Cinematograph: Wyndham St., up from the Clock Tower
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

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Headline: The Star Cinematograph: Wyndham St., up from the Clock Tower
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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Headline: The Star Cinematograph: Wyndham Street (Flower Street)
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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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1909-03-29
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.