A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-01-25
Summary:

Crowded houses are witnessing the performance nightly at this new place of entertainment. The pictures are quite new and are masterpieces of photographic art. A comfortable seat and interesting pictures are just the two things required.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-02-04
Summary:

Last Wednesday night films projecting in Alexandra Cinematograph, in Zetland Street, attracted many audiences, and the extraordinary amount of kissing amused the average spectators. The manager, Mr. Freriches, states that next week one of the best films yet shown will be produced for the first…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-02-09 - 1911-02-14
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Miss Dolly Swift. Mr Dennis Carnly. In Friday, and for a few nights only, the grand film d'Art, 'Massalina' [sic], Grand matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. at…

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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: 1911-03-24 - 1911-03-27
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. A coloured art film 'Athaliah' tonight. Performances by The Donnellys and Kitty Donnelly.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-03-25 - 1911-03-27
Summary:

A high standard bill, amusing moving pictures also will be shown; the great historical picture Athaliah, art film by Pathe Freres; all coloured - length 2,000 feet; performances by the Donnellys; book your seats early.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-03-28 - 1911-03-28
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. Debut of Miss Irma Lepomme. The great historical 'Athaliah,' a coloured art film by Pathe Freres, 2000 feet. Last week, the performance of The Donnellys…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-04-17 - 1911-04-17
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.

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-04-21 - 1911-04-22
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. The magnificent coloured film of art, 'The Troubador.' Performances by Miss Bascans. Debut of Singor Falanto and Signorina Salvati on Sunday.