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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1905-09-12 - 1905-09-15
Summary:

Two performances nightly from 7.15 p.m. to 9 p.m. and from 9.15 p.m. to 11 p.m., starting from tonight. The programme includes 'The Spanish Bull Fight' and 'The Great Fire in London.' Change of programme every Saturday. Front Seats $1 and Back Seats 50 cents.

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Headline: The Royal Biograph: Opposite the Central Market
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1905-09-16 - 1905-09-25
Summary:

Two performances nightly from 7.15 p.m. to 9 p.m. and from 9.15 p.m. to 11 p.m., starting from tonight. The programme includes 'Chinderella' [sic], 'The Eruption of Mount Pelle' and 'Destruction of St. Pierre, Martinique' for tonight and 'Passion Play' for…

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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: South China Morning Post News 1907-11-30
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…

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Headline: Theatre Royal Commencing
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-10 - 1913-12-12
Summary:

The latest, greatest and wonder Edison Kinetophone with all new talking pictures; Soldiers & Sailors in uniform & children half prices

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Headline: Palisade Pictures: Near Post Office, Kowloon - 1 Minute From Ferry
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-12 - 1916-07-12
Summary:

First performance Tonight at 9.15 p.m.; Cool breezes, comfortable charis, grand pictures, good music and full band in attendance

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Headline: The Palisade: Out-of-Door-Pictures - Location Near Post Office, Kowloon
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-12 - 1916-07-12
Summary:

Opening Tonight at 9.15 p.m.; Full band in attendance

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Headline: The Palisade: Out-of-Door-Pictures - Location Near Post Office, Kowloon
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-13 - 1916-07-14
Summary:

Tonight's Programme: 'The Russian Army in Poland', 'The Incompatibility of Temper', 'The Secret of Convict 555', 'Birds of a Feather' and 'Gaumont Garphic No.29; Change of programme Friday night

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Headline: British Stars and Pictures: By 'Londoner' for the South China Morning Post
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-19
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Headline: British Stars and Pictures: By 'Londoner' for the South China Morning Post - London, March 23
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-25
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Headline: Super Cinema: A Word About 'The Thief of Bagdad'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-02
Summary:

The popularity of the film and 'super-production' like Douglas Fairbanks latest 'The Thief of Bagdad,' has an impact in London for building more supercinemas. In the last two years the New Tivoli and the Shepherd's Bush Pavilion, both magnificent, have been opened. In…