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: 1898-04-12
Summary:

Carl Hertz has decided to give a farewell performances. There was a change of programme, new from start to finish, including presentation of the new illusion entitle 'Mephisto's Target.' This is the illusion which caused such a sensation at the theatre in London, where it was…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-04-01
Summary:

The Piccadilly Circus in Sydney showed a film about a fight between Tommy Burns and Jack Johnson which was produced by Gaumont Studio in Sherwood-st. It was so realistic. The miracle worker is Mr. McIntosh, promoter and referee of the fight between Tommy Burns and Jack Johnson. Films of the…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-06-19
Summary:

At the Criminal Sessions yesterday, Chung Ho was charged with uttering a forged bank note and with being in possession of a forged bank note. The prisoner went to a cinematograph show in the town on May 17th and to buy the tickets, which were only about forty cents, he tendered the bank note…

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Publication Date: 1910-01-27
Summary:

The Salon Cinema-Theatre gave their second benefit performance last night with the performance by Miss Doris McAuley. The programme was a long and attractive one and was pronounced the best that has yet been produced by a cinematograph show in the Colony. The artistes including Ada King, Hilda…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-06-03
Summary:

The kaleidoscope which originally was a plaything, and living pictures have up to the present been associated only with amusement. The Champagne riots at Rheims have found a new use for the cinematograph. The apparatus was brought into court and used with deadly effect.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-01-18
Summary:

Practically every seat in the Victoria Theatre was occupied when Mr. Horace Goldin and his Illusionists Company presented a series of mysteries of excellence and originality rarely seen in the Colony. Miss Barbara Barrington performed singing and cinematograph pictures of which embodied a…

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-10
Summary:

The Kwangtung Educational Association was to keep open door to all members and friends on Saturday. Activities including cinematograph shows will be included. Invitations were issued to all schools principals of Canton.

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-18
Summary:

The hard work of Mrs Basil Taylour and associated helpers in the cause of Devastated France will culminate this weekend in what promises to be a successful collection. Pansy Day on Friday opens the programme; The Entertainment: The Pathe Freres, who are kindly providing the cinema entertainment…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-21
Summary:

London, Jul 19 – The jubilee of the incorporation of the Eastern and Associated Telegraph Companies will be celebrated in the Botanic Society's Gardens on July 24th. The artistes include Karsauina, the cellist; Suggia and Margaret, Morris dancers. There will be an open-air cinematograph…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-28 - 1922-07-28
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Mary Miles Minter in 'Eyes of the Heart.' Also Smiling Bill Parsons in 'The New Breakfast Food.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger' episodes 4 and 5.

11
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-28 - 1922-07-31
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Mary Miles Minter in 'Eyes of the Heart.' Also Smiling Bill Parsons in 'The New Breakfast Food.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger' episodes 4 and 5. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-07-29 - 1922-08-01
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Mary Miles Minter in 'Eyes of the Heart' and Smiling Bill Parsons in 'The New Breakfast Food.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger' episodes 4 and 5. Sunday, matinee at 6 p.m., Bryant Washburn in…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-04 - 1922-08-07
Summary:

Today, Realart Pictures presents Justine Johnstone in 'Blackbirds.' Also 'The Base Ball Game in Shanghai on 7th July' and ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Penny-in-the-Slot.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., June Caprice and George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger' episodes 6 and 7.…

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-04 - 1922-08-07
Summary:

Today, Realart Picture presents Justine Johnstone in 'Blackbirds.' The Base Ball Game in Shanghai on 7th July. ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Penny-in-the-Slot.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., June Caprice and George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger' episodes 6 and 7. Usual prices. Booking at…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-11 - 1922-08-14
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Alice Brady in 'Out of the Chorus,' ‘Snub' Comedy and Pathe News. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., June Caprice and George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger' episodes 8 and 9. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre. August 12 Remarks: Sunday…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-11 - 1922-08-14
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Alice Brady in 'Out of the Chorus.' Also ‘Snub' Pollard Comedy and Pathe News. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Juno Caprice and George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger' episodes 8 and 9. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. August 11…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-18 - 1922-08-21
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Wanda Hawley in 'Miss Hobbs.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., June Caprice and G. B. Seitz in 'The Sky Ranger' episodes 10 and 11. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre. August 19 Remarks: Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., Catherine Calvert…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-18 - 1922-08-21
Summary:

5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Wanda Hawley in 'Miss Hobbs.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., June Caprice and George B. Seitz in 'The Sky Ranger' episodes 10 and 11. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. August 18 & 19 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Miss…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-25 - 1922-08-28
Summary:

5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Mary Miles Minter in 'The Little Clown.' Also ‘Snub' Pollard Comedy and Pathe News. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Juno Caprice and George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger' episodes 12 and 13. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-26 - 1922-08-28
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Realart Pictures presents Mary Miles Minter in 'The Little Clown.' Also ‘Snub' Pollard Comedy and Pathe News. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., June Caprice and George B. Seitz in 'Sky Ranger' episodes 12 and 13. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.