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: 1906-08-02 - 1906-08-09
Summary:

The Great Thurston will give several performances at the Ko Shing Theatre (Queen's Road West). Opening Friday, August 3rd.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1907-02-06
Summary:

At the Ko Shing Theatre: There's an entertainment given by the Chinese community, in honour of the Duke and Duchess, at the Ko Shing Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-07-16
Summary:

A series of films is to be thrown on the screen for the next few nights at the Ko Shing Theatre in Queen's Road by American Cinematograph Company. The pictures include the recent Chinese Imperial funeral. The first performance takes place tonight, commencing at eight o'clock.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-07-17
Summary:

Last night, at the Ko Shing Theatre, a series of comic and instructive films were thrown on the screen by the American Cinematograph Company before a preponderatingly Chinese audience. It cannot be said that all the pictures were clear and distinct, several of them being dimmed to an extent…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-01-05 - 1910-01-14
Summary:

Wyndham (Flower) Street, opposite G.P.O. The only first-class show in the Colony. Excellent films; best artists; orchestra in attendance; daily change of programmes; complete change twice a week on Monday and Friday; daily at 6.30 and 9.15 p.m.; matinees on Saturdays and Sundays, 4 p.m. at half-…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-01-06
Summary:

Last night there was a bumper house at the Salon Cinematograph. The management produced the magnificent film Shakespeare's 'Macbeth,' being 2,000 feet long, took about an hour to be reproduced on the screen. This was the first time this picture was being shown in Hongkong. The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-01-10
Summary:

The Salon Cinema-Theatre is drawing full houses night after night. The management has arranged a special programme for tonight and tomorrow night, and by special request they will reproduce the magnificent film 'Macbeth' which was taken in London by the 'Cinema Roma.' Those…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-01-15 - 1910-01-28
Summary:

First appearance in Hongkong of the celebrated American serio balladist, Miss Ada King, Miss Doris McAuley, and Miss Ruby Chrystal in their new repertoire. Excellent films; orchestra in attendance; daily change of programme, complete change twice a week on Monday and Friday; daily two…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-01-17
Summary:

The Salon Cinema-Theatre is as usual drawing crowded houses nightly. The pictures are new and clear and the programmes are so well arranged that this new entertainment hall is assured of considerable public patronage. At present there are three artistes appearing on the boards nightly. Misses…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-01-18
Summary:

Tonight at the Salon Cinema-Theatre, Billy Bellew, champion welter-weight pugilist will give an exhibition of expert bag-punching. This evening there will be a benefit performance by Ruby Chrystal.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-01-29 - 1910-02-18
Summary:

First appearance in Hongkong of the famous comedienne Happy Nellie Marshell, Miss Ada King and Miss Ruby Chrystal in their new repertoire. Excellent films; orchestra in attendance; daily change of programme, complete change twice a week on Monday and Friday, daily two performances; first…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-02-19 - 1910-03-07
Summary:

First appearance in Hongkong of Mr. Carl Wallner, whistler and comedian, Miss Ada King and Miss Ruby Chrystal in their new repertoire. Excellent films; orchestra in attendance; daily change of programme, complete change twice a week on Monday and Friday; daily two performances, first commences…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-03-08 - 1910-03-17
Summary:

First appearance in Hongkong of Mr. Carl Wallner, whistler and comedian, and Miss Ada King in her new repertoire. Excellent films; daily change of programme, complete change twice a week on Monday and Friday; daily two performances, first commences at 6.30 half-price; second commences at 9.15;…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-03-10
Summary:

Miss Ada King will perform tomorrow night at the Salon-Cinema Theatre. It will be her last appearance in Hongkong. Miss Doris McAulay made her first reappearance last night. Mr. Carl Wallner is still connected with the Salon and Miss Jessie Thorn will make her first appearance tomorrow night.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-03-18 - 1910-04-04
Summary:

Best entertainment in Hongkong - comic and dramatic films. Performances by Miss Jessie Thorne, Australian soubrette, Miss Doris McAuley with new songs and dances, Mr. Carl Wallner, whistler and comedian. Daily change of programme, complete change twice a week on Monday and Friday; daily two…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-06-09
Summary:

Re. Wong Fung Shek. Mr. F.X. Almada said he appeared for Mr. Otto Kong Sing. The debts amounted to $9,810.91 and the assets were $9,140, consisting of a set of cinematograph apparatus, furniture in the Salon-Cinematograph and a debt of about $700 due from the Hongkong Government. The application…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-06-24
Summary:

An interesting entertainment is being given by the Cinematograph in Wyndham Street. The funeral of His late Majesty appears most vividly. The procession at Windsor as well as that in London is given.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-15
Summary:

The keeper of the Ko Shing Theatre was summoned before Mr. Lindsell today for closing up two exits at the premises during a performance. Mr. A. E. Wright, of the P.W.D., said that together with Mrs. Hickling, the M. O. H. he visited the theatre at about 12 o'clock on the 9th and found two…