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: 1910-06-25 - 1910-06-25
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of Miss Laura Diamond. Monday, June 27th, debut of Miss May Lewis. The funeral production of King Edward VII are expected in day's time.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-09-17
Summary:

Despite the performance from the singers, Miss Addie Leigh, Miss Maggie Frazer and Miss May Lewis, Empire Cinematograph Theatre provided the screening on Friday. The pictures were distinctly interesting particularly the coloured film entitled 'The Minstrel.' This programme is to be…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-10 - 1911-02-23
Summary:

From tonight (Friday) and for a few days only, screening of the magnificent film of art: 'Messalina,' one of the best productions of Pathe's coloured cinematograph in 14 scenes.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-02-13
Summary:

A very select programme of films was exhibited at the Empire Cinematograph Theatre on Sunday night and was thoroughly enjoy by the large attendance. In addition to the splendid film 'Massilina' there was a grand comic film 'How Max Linder travelled around the world' which…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-24 - 1911-02-28
Summary:

Tonight is the debut of the eminent artistes, Mr. & Mrs. Donnelly, baby Tommy Donnelly (5 years), and little Kitty Donnelly (7 years); special songs, dances and sketches. From tonight and for a few days only, screening of the magnificent film of 'The Inn' or 'The Drink,'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-03-22 - 1911-03-24
Summary:

Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.; magnificent & up-to-date pictures tonight, the grand dramatic moral film Honour; the success of the day, the Donnelly's, champion dancers, a big novelty; and the little Kitty Donnelly, the queen of infantile artistes.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-04-18 - 1911-04-20
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). 2 performances on 7:15 to 9 and 9:15 to 11:30 p.m. Magnificent new films. Performances by Miss Bascans and Miss Lepomme. The splendid film d'art, 'The Troubador' on Friday. Debut of Singor Falanto…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-19 - 1911-05-20
Summary:

Sunday, 21st, farewell appearance of Falanto and Salvati; Tuesday, 23rd, debut of Mr. Laynez, Tenor; empire day, 24th, a performance by the 'Collins Sisters.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-22 - 1911-05-23
Summary:

Tuesday, 23rd, debut of Mr. Laynez, Tenor; empire day, 24th, a performance by the 'Collins Sisters.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-24 - 1911-05-24
Summary:

Empire day, 24th, a performance by the 'Collins Sisters.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-06-06 - 1911-06-08
Summary:

Japanese juggles from The Empire Variety Co. with 9 programmes at Empire Cinematograph Hall. Two performances a day with cinema-pictures. Price and schedule details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-07-17
Summary:

A remarkable feat was achieved by the two local cinematograph shows on Saturday, when they were able to produce, just twenty-one days after the great event, the films of the Coronation procession which took place in London on the 22nd June last. The Bijou was the first to show the films at the…