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: 1903-04-25 - 1903-05-01
Summary:

Bioscope open at 8.30 p.m. Price details included. Ismaljee Thaverbhai is the Manager and Director.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1903-05-02 - 1903-05-09
Summary:

Bioscope open at 8.30 p.m. Price details included. Ismaljee Thaverbhai is the Manager and Director.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-09-01
Summary:

In the place of the present makoshifts [sic] which do duty as cinematograph theatres, shortly be erected on the site of the present Hongkong Cinematograph in Des Voeux Road, a palatial building of steel frames and reinforced concrete by a syndicate headed by Mr. Fogliano. The building will be…

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Headline: Notice
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-09 - 1911-08-19
Summary:

Selling a number of automatic printing machines, 3 cinematograph automatic machines, and 18 automatic postcard machines. The auction will be at Hughes and Hough's sales rooms, No. 8, Des Voeux Road, Corner of Ice House Street.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-28
Summary:

Almost before anyone realised what was happening, the well-known Empire Theatre, facing Des Voeux Road and the Praya opposite the Central Market, has disappeared. Also the small shops and the tea house adjoining formerly used as a skating rink and for various purposes at different times. The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-22 - 1922-12-23
Summary:

Friday 22nd to Sunday 24th at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., 'Enlighten Thy Daughter,' Comedy and Gazette. Watch out special X'mas programmes. 27th/29th, Chefalo and Palermo. December 22 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on 'Enlighten Thy Daughter' only.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-26 - 1922-12-26
Summary:

Today 26th at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Thomas Meighan in 'The Prince Chap,' Comedy and Gazette. Watch out special X'mas programmes. 27th/29th, Chefalo and Palermo. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-27 - 1922-12-28
Summary:

Short season only, 3 nights at 9.15 p.m., from 27th to 29th Dec. Chefalo & Palermo in novelty acts. Booking at Moutrie's. Photo included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-27 - 1922-12-30
Summary:

Today at 5.30 matinee (only), 'Women's Weapons.' At 9.15 p.m., the mighty monarchs of mystery, 'Chefalo & Palermo.' Bookings at Moutrie's and at Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-02 - 1923-01-02
Summary:

Today at 5.30 & 9 p.m., last screening of Miss DuPont in 'The Rage of Paris,' Comedy & Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-03 - 1923-01-06
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Dalton in 'L'Apache,' Comedy & Gazette. January 3 Remarks: On page 2, another ad. on 'L'Apache' only. Illustration included. January 6 Remarks: Tomorrow (Sun.) at 6 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Storm.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-08 - 1923-01-09
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., House Peters in 'The Storm.' January 9 Remarks: Tomorrow, debut of Mdlle Toska in classical dances.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-10 - 1923-01-11
Summary:

Today at 5.30 & 9 p.m., special engagement of Mlle. Toska in classical dances. At 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., William S. Hart in 'Square Deal Sanderson.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-15 - 1923-01-20
Summary:

Today, matinee at 5.30 p.m., and tonight at 9 p.m., the film of the season, 'Foolish Wives.' January 16 Remarks: Photo included. January 18 Remarks: special engagement of s.s. Laconia, London orchestra, will play tonight. January 19 Remarks: It's a Universal million dollar…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-19 - 1923-01-26
Summary:

The very best and up-to-date cinematograph machines made by Hahn Goerz. Sole agents in China: Hall, Law and Co. Telephone Central 3217, 10, Des Voeux Road, C.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-22 - 1923-01-24
Summary:

Today at 5.30 & 9 p.m., Vivian Martin in 'His Official Fiancee,' Comedy & Gazette.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-25 - 1923-01-27
Summary:

Today at 5.30 & 9 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in 'Counterfeit,' Comedy & Gazette. January 27 Remarks: Tomorrow (Sun.) at 6 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Innocent Adventuress.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-29 - 1923-01-30
Summary:

Today at 5.30 & 9 p.m., Vivian Martin in 'The Innocent Adventuress,' Comedy & Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-31 - 1923-02-02
Summary:

Today at 5.30 & 9 p.m., 'The Teeth of the Tiger,' 'An Arsene Lupin Story' [sic], Comedy & Gazette.