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: 1911-05-30 - 1911-05-31
Summary:

The palace theatre of the colony; magnificent films; Ching Ling Foo troupe; debut on Wednesday.

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Headline: Victoria Hall
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-07 - 1912-09-14
Summary:

Two performances at 7.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m.; Magnificent films and performance by Bayle and Patsy and electrical cartoonist Ed. Hill

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Headline: Victoria Hall
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-16 - 1912-09-17
Summary:

Two performances nightly. Showing 'Tom Butler' and performance by Bayle and Patsy

4
Headline: Victoria Hall
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-18 - 1912-09-21
Summary:

Two performances nightly.Magnificent films and performance by Dayle and Patsy and Solotoroffs

5
Headline: Victoria Hall
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-23 - 1912-09-26
Summary:

Another week of novelties; Magnificent pictures 'Jealous Moujik', 'Love's Floral Tribute' and 'Shamus O'Brien'; Perfromance by Solotoroff Troupe

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Headline: Victoria Hall
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-27 - 1912-09-30
Summary:

New pictures this week; Dramatic film: 'A Wedding Gift', 'Hatred of the Music Hall', 'Love and Science'; Comic: 'Let us be Divorced'; Picture: 'A Good Watch Dog'; Coming next week: 'Prince Charlie at Culloden', 'Shamus O'Brien…

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Headline: Victoria Hall
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-10-01 - 1912-10-03
Summary:

Two performances: Pictures only at 7.15 p.m. & Full programme at 9.15 p.m.; Performers: Verne & Smith

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Headline: Victoria Hall
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-10-04 - 1912-10-07
Summary:

Two performances: Pictures only at 7.15 p.m. & Full programme at 9.15 p.m.; Performers: Verne and Smith, Miss Addie Leigh; Coming great boxing contest 'Moreau v. Papke'

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-17 - 1917-10-18
Summary:

Evening fete at the Botanical Gardens with performances.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-18 - 1917-10-18
Summary:

In consequence of the great sale of seats for the evening fete on Thursday, it has been found necessary to arrange for a repetition of the performance on Friday, the 19th instant, when the programme will be the same as on Thursday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-19 - 1917-10-19
Summary:

In consequence of the great sale of seats for the evening fete yesterday. it has been found necessary to arrange for a repetition of the performance Tonight, the 19th instant, when the programme will be the same as on Thursday.

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-10-19 - 1917-10-19
Summary:

Performances again this Friday evening at 8:45 p.m. Programme are same as yesterday evening. Unused tickets for yesterday evening can be used without a charge. Gates will be opened at 8:15 p.m.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-10-22 - 1919-10-24
Summary:

Lady May's Rose Fund: Sales of Roses. Evening, 7.30. Entertainment at the Botanical Gardens. Portuguese stall, Chinese conjurers, cinema. Bands of the Hongkong Philharmonic Society and 18th Infantry will perform.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-23 - 1918-10-24
Summary:

Programme list included. At 7.30 p.m., entertainment at Botanical Gardens: Portuguese Stall, Chinese conjurers, cinema, band of the Hongkong Philharmonic Society and 18th infantry will perform.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-10-23 - 1918-10-23
Summary:

In morning, a sale of roses for Lady May's Rose Fund. At 12 noon, auction of special roses. In afternoon, gymkhana including 'Our Day' derby with side shows at Happy Valley. In evening, Portuguese stall, Chinese conjurers, cinema and bands will perform. Japanese firework will be…

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-19 - 1920-07-19
Summary:

Patrons of the Coronet are hereby informed that the remaining episodes of 'The Silent Mystery' will be screened at the Woping Theatre (opposite the Central Market), episodes 4 and 5, being shown there tonight at 7.15 and 9.15.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-19 - 1920-07-19
Summary:

Just the show for the hot weather! Vitagraph's great serial, 'The Perils of Thunder Mountain' was taken among the snow-capped peaks of California and Neveda. Come and cool off tonight, watching Antonio Moreno among the glaciers.

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-19 - 1920-07-19
Summary:

Tonight at 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Vitagraph presents Antonio Moreno and Carol Holloway in his new whirlwind serial, 'The Perils of Thunder Mountain' episodes 1 and 2. Orchestra at both performances. Best seats 30 cents.

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Headline: Wo Ping Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-07-22 - 1920-07-24
Summary:

The Silent Mystery' episodes 4 and 5 and comedies. Music at both performances.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-22 - 1920-07-24
Summary:

Tonight at 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 4 and 5. Also comedies. Music at both performances.