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: 1908-05-08
Summary:

Tonight at the Hongkong Cinematograph a new series of moving pictures will be produced. The films have just arrived from Paris and are comic, sensational and tragic in character.

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-05-02
Summary:

There appear the so-called 'talking pictures,' a synchronization of the cinematograph and the phonograph by electrical science, are already in craze in London and Paris. So premising have been these reproductions of plays and operas that two prominent producers, Charles Frohman and…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-03-08 - 1913-03-11
Summary:

Tonight at 9:15 p.m. All new pictures, dramas, comics and latest news of Pathe Gazette. Performances by Miss Violet Bonetta and Miss Cecile Stephano. 'Les Miserables' is coming and be produced in Victoria Theatre next week.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-27
Summary:

An especially good programme is being offered at the Victoria, including two or three good comics – one by Max Linder; the Gaumont graphic, with a remarkably fine picture of the last Derby; and a historical film. This later is one of the best coloured pictures produced by Pathe Freres. Mr.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-10-07
Summary:

The article mentioned the strong growth of the cinema business in Great Britain and America. These important and interesting facts of the wonderful growth of cinema are given by Mr. Valentia Steer in his book, The Romance of the Cinema. Mr. Steer also mentioned the cinematograph has caught the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-09
Summary:

Six years ago the total number of employees in cinematograph theatres in Great Britain was about 500. They now exceed 125,000. Their weekly wage-bill probably runs into £250,000 or more. The number of people visiting the cinemas per week must be well over eight million. These and many other…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-22
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre promises soon to produce the magnificent film 'Quo Vadis', also 'The Battle of Waterloo.' The latter, which is 6,000ft. in length, is to be screened next week. 'The Trio,' three special artistes, are booked to appear.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-12-12 - 1913-12-15
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, 'Tigris' in 3 parts, unquestionably the most wonderful and exciting detective drama ever produced, far surpassing all previous efforts in its realism and sensation; performance by Martinetti and Moret; 'Quo Vadis' is coming.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-02-04 - 1914-02-05
Summary:

Change of pictures on Feb 6, 'Fantomas' will be screened second of the series of the greatest detective dramas ever produced; 'Quo Vadis,' story of the divine tragedy of the Christian Martyrs will be exhibited on Feb 9; performance by the Two Colliers.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-02-06
Summary:

Yesterday, a private view of the wonderful cinematograph picture 'Quo Vadis?' was given to members of the press by the management of the Victoria Theatre which is showing this film for the week commencing on Monday next. The story of Sienkiewicz is well-known. The film takes about two…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-08
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre showed the 13th and 14th episode of 'Lucille Love' last evening. 'A Court Intrigue' is another stirring drama produced in four parts and there will be a usual good run of 'Comics' and some exclusive war pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-26 - 1917-05-29
Summary:

The greatest serial ever produced in 20 episodes of two reels each, featuring the popular favourites, Pearl White, Creighton Hale and Sheldon Lewis, 'The Iron Claw'; tonight showing 1st and 2nd episodes, entitled: 'The Vengeance of Legar' and 'The House of Unhappiness,…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-11
Summary:

A varied programme was given with a coloured film in two parts, the ninth series of the 'Liberty' film, two comics and War Gazette were also produced. Tonight Professor Jaffiar will make his debut.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-17 - 1918-04-19
Summary:

17th, 18th and 19th April, screening 'Jewel,' a most beautiful story, complete in seven parts, featuring Ella Hall the darling of the films, written and produced from the novel by Clara Louise Burnham. Also comics. Saturday, 20th April, see 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Red Ace.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-15 - 1919-01-17
Summary:

15th, 16th and 17th January, showing 'Colorado' in 5 parts, a great dramatic masterpiece, produced from the story by August [sic] Thomas, including Gazette and comics. Friday, 17th matinee 5.15 p.m., by special request repeating, 'Fanchon, the Cricket,' Paramount feature in 5…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-15 - 1919-01-17
Summary:

January 15, 16, and 17, showing 'Colorado' (in 5 parts,) a great dramatic masterpiece produced from the story by Augustus Thomas, also Gazette and Comics. Friday January 17, matinee at 5.15 p.m., by special request repeating: 'Fanchon, the Cricket,' a Paramount feature in 5…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-12
Summary:

A good show takes place at Hongkong Theatre this week, with a beautiful drama entitled 'The Faded Flower' in six parts from Inn [sic] Film Co. Inc., featuring Marguerite Snow. Another wonderful film will screen on Saturday, entitled 'A Woman's resurrection' in seven…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-06
Summary:

For the next few days, the Coronet is going to show the Metro super-feature 'The Brand of Cowardice.' Film synopsis included. Shown together with this picture is a cartoon comic and a Christie comedy which are real laugh-producers.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-11
Summary:

Between Men' is the title of the principal picture now being screened at the Hongkong Theatre. The drama was written by C. G. Sullivan and Thos. H. Ince. Film synopsis included. Further episodes of the 'Mystery Ship' will be screened during the Weekend, together with a number of…