A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-03-23
Summary:

The Star Cinematograph gave its initial performance last night with a combination of vaudeville. The films which were presented to the audience cannot be said to have been particularly distinct and have room to improve. Other performances by Baby Daughtry, Misses Vera Vaughan, Lottie Oatley and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-01-17 - 1921-01-19
Summary:

Special and exclusive engagement of the world famed magicians, conjurers, Chefalo and Palermo from tonight (Monday) to Wednesday. With one and only matinee on Wednesday at 3; popular prices for all; book at theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-04-30
Summary:

At the New Theatre tonight, the 'Merry Wizard Company' is opening a short season, the entertainment they provide being composed of an excellently varied programme of ventriloquism, sleight-of-hand, mental telepathy, singing, etc. After a tour of the United States and a stay of ten…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-02 - 1921-05-02
Summary:

Commencing at 9 p.m., the Merry Wizard Company direct from the leading Vaudeville theatres of America, featuring Miss Mildred Sydney in mental telepathy 'She Reads Your Thoughts.' 'Abbott,' the unusual versatile entertainer.