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: 1909-11-10
Summary:

Manila papers say that a Spaniard named Honorato Apestagina Pascual, who has been running a cinematograph show in Hongkong, is charged with attempting to smuggle 17 kilos of opium into the Philippines. He has been released on a cash bail of P. 1,000 pending the trial.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-12-04
Summary:

Mr. Howard A. Kennedy, of the editorial staff of the London 'Times,' has travelled far and wide and is consequently an interesting subject to have a chat with. He and his daughter are at present making Hongkong their half-way house on a journey round the world. Mr. Kennedy described…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-12-30 - 1910-03-19
Summary:

The only first-class show in the colony. Excellent films, orchestra in attendance. Daily change of programme. Complete change twice a week, Monday and Friday. Daily at 6:30 and 9:15 p.m. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. (half price). Wyndham (Flower) Street (Opposite G. P. O.).

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-01-21
Summary:

Calcutta, January 4 – Yesterday Mr. Justice Fletcher decided the case of Warwick Major, manager for Mr. Maurice Bandmann, against A. Stephen, proprietor of the Empire Theatre, claiming R15,000 in compensation for telegrams of a defamatory character sent in May last to Mr. Bandmann. – '…

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Headline: Public Auction
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-04-05 - 1910-04-09
Summary:

The Salon Cinema Theatre comparising: cinematograph apparatus, dynamo, furniture, trade fixtures and goodwill including lease of premises for about 2.5 years. Terms: cash

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-04-11 - 1910-04-11
Summary:

The Salon Cinema Theatre comparising: cinematograph apparatus, dynamo, furniture, trade fixtures and goodwill including lease of premises for about 2.5 years. Terms: cash

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-04-11
Summary:

Mr G. P. Lammert offered by auction today, in one lot, the Salon Cinema Theatre, but no sale was effected.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-05-18
Summary:

The management of the Empire Cinematograph Theatre announces that Professor A. Lewis, and Miss Lewis will make their debut this evening.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-05-18 - 1910-05-19
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Tonight! Debut of Prof. A. Lewis, introducing novelties never seen in Hong Kong. Miss Lewis (age 6), surprising infantile comic, serio and recitations. Coming: Miss Eva Hughes. No performance…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-05-21 - 1910-05-24
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Monday! Debut of Miss Eva Hughes. Prof. A. Lewis, introducing novelties never seen in Hong Kong. Miss Lewis (age 6), surprising infantile comic, serio and recitations.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-11-26 - 1910-12-02
Summary:

Every night at 7.00 and 9.00 o'clock. Matinees Saturdays and Sundays at 4.00 p.m. World's pictures, Vaudeville performance by Mr. Elliott, Mr. A. Colins and Mr. Stephenson; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-11-28
Summary:

The programme at the above popular hall was entirely changed on Saturday night when a good audience assembled for the nine o'clock performance. The biorama exhibited splendid pictures. Mr. Stephenson, A. Collins, Mr. Elliott's performances were good.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-11-29 - 1910-12-01
Summary:

Every night at 7.00 and 9.00 o'clock; matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. World's pictures, exhibition of club swinging, Mr. A. Collins, cornet soloist Mr. Elliott and Mr. Stephenson, a dramatic humourist. 7 p.m. 50, 30, and 20 cents; 9 p.m. $1.00, 70 and 40 cents; special…

34
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-12-02 - 1910-12-09
Summary:

Every night at 7.00 and 9.00 o'clock; matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. World's pictures; vaudeville performance from Miss A. M. Carrington, contralto balladist, Mr. F. Burgess, exhibition of sword swinging, and Mr. R. H. Stephenson, dramatic humourist; look out for Vera…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-12-03 - 1910-12-07
Summary:

A complete change of programme and pictures. Vaudeville performances by Miss A. M. Carrington, Mr. F. Burgess, Mr. R. H. Stephenson; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-12-08 - 1910-12-09
Summary:

A complete change of programme and pictures. Vaudeville performances by Miss Vera Ferace, Miss A. M. Carrington, Mr. F. Burgess, Mr. R. H. Stephenson; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-06-19
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre at an enormous expense has procured the services of Mr. A. Lauro, the eminent cinematograph film producer, who has arrived by the French Mail for the purpose of taking pictures of the Coronation events during the week. These pictures will be shown at the Victoria Theatre.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-06-19
Summary:

It will no doubt greatly interest the public of Hongkong to know that Messrs Ramos and Ramos, of the Victoria Theatre, have secured the services of Mr A. Lauro, a cinematograph film producer, who arrived today for the purpose of taking pictures of the Coronation Celebrations in Hongkong during…

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Headline: Coronation reat
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-06-24
Summary:

The arrangements for entertaining the R. G. A. and A. O. D. women and children to the Coronation were provided by the Entertainment Committee. The party was afterwards taken in three special cars to the cinematograph entertainment kindly provided by the management of the Bijou Scenic Theatre. A…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-12-01 - 1911-12-06
Summary:

Special photoplays by Max Linder every evening at 9.15 p.m.; Performer: Miss Kitty Delavale; 7.15 p.m. pictures only