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: 1908-02-11
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph advertises a special attraction this evening in the shape of a splendid film, 3,000 feet long, illustrating the manoeuvering of the British Fleet. The film is said to be really wonderful.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-02-11 - 1908-02-19
Summary:

The Grand Naval Battle' or 'Manoeuvring of the British Fleet.' A 8000-feet magnificent film. New songs by the Great Fregolini and other artists. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road, Pottinger Street.

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Headline: Cinemagraphs
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-02-14
Summary:

The Hongkong Cinematograph is now putting on a diversified programme, and a juggler appears who in some tricks is remarkably clever. He also does sleight of hand tricks very well; The Victoria Cinematograph put on a new set of interesting films tonight, and Fregolini, the wonderful mimic,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-02-20 - 1908-03-07
Summary:

New films. Latest novelty. Sister and Brother. Engel. Song and dance and other artists. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road, Pottinger Street.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-02-21
Summary:

A Russian troupe is the latest attraction at the Victoria Cinematograph, and last night the members of the troupe made their debut. Master Sonha [sic] and Miss gave an excellent cake-walk, while the singing (in Russian and English) of the Miss Nudina, Lisa and Luba and Master Lonha [sic] were…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-03-06
Summary:

In the court of Summary Jurisdiction, yesterday afternoon Miss Latour sued the proprietor of a cinematograph in Dex Voeux Road for $75, alleged to be due as salary. Mrs. Coggin sued the same defendant for $20.80, also alleged to be due as salary. The defendant was a Belgian named Dufresne. Mr.…

67
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-03-09 - 1908-03-12
Summary:

New films. Latest novelties. The London Horse Show, at which His Majesty King Edward and H. R. H. the Prince of Wales were present. Sisters and brothers. Engel. Song and dance. And other artists. Films and apparatus for sale. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road, Pottinger Street.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-03-13
Summary:

A change of programme is announced at the Victoria Cinematograph. Among the new films is one of 2200 feet long, entitled 'Whirling the Earth.' The Engle sisters will also be seen in new songs and dances.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-03-13 - 1908-03-14
Summary:

New films. Latest novelties. 'Whirling the World,' a film in 2200 feet long. The sisters Engel in the dance of two races. And the pretty quartette. Film and apparatus for sale. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road, Pottinger Street.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-03-16
Summary:

A change of programme is announced for tomorrow night at the Victoria Cinematograph when a benefit is being tendered to the director of the Orchestra. New films, new songs and new dances are promised.

71
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-03-16 - 1908-03-18
Summary:

Special benefit programme. In aid of Mr P. Madriaga, director of orchestra. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road, Pottinger Street.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-03-19 - 1908-03-20
Summary:

New films. New songs and dances by the sisters and bothers Engel and other artists. Change of programme every second day. Apparatus for sale. Two performances nightly. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road, Pottinger Street.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-03-21 - 1908-03-26
Summary:

Lion Hunting in South Africa.' New songs and dances by the sisters and brothers Engel, and other artists. Change of programme every second day. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road, Pottinger Street.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-03-27 - 1908-03-30
Summary:

Lion Hunting in South Africa

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-03-31 - 1908-04-03
Summary:

Benefit performances. A grand programme on the occasion of the last appearance of Fregolini. The transformist. Two performances nightly. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road, Pottinger Street.

76
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-04-04 - 1908-04-11
Summary:

Change of programme every second night. Two performances nightly. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road (Pottinger Street Corner).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-04-13
Summary:

At the Victoria Cinematograph, there is a troupe of Russian dancers and singers. On Saturday night a large audience once again demonstrated their warm approval of the songs and dances, and were also loud in their praise of a new set of films from Paris. Commencing tonight the Cinematograph…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-04-13 - 1908-04-16
Summary:

Tonight and until Thursday night, the great film - just fresh from Paris - 'The Passion Play,' will be exhibited. No performance on good Friday. Two performances nightly. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road (Pottinger Street Corner).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-04-18 - 1908-04-18
Summary:

New and interesting films. Two performances nightly. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road (Pottinger Street Corner).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-04-20
Summary:

A magnificent moving picture descriptive of a trip to Niagara Falls is exhibited at the Hongkong Cinematograph. It is undoubtedly one of the finest pictures that has yet been shown in the Colony; In Victoria Cinematograph, an interesting series of pictures is being thrown on the screen this week…