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: 1907-11-11 - 1907-11-15
Summary:

Splendid and comfortable saloon. Special display of magnificent moving pictures, 'The Diamond Mines,' showing in detail the working of the wonderful South African Diamond Mines. Two performances: 7 p.m. to 8.45 p.m. and 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Price: box seat $1, first-class $0.7, second-…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-11-29
Summary:

A special cinematograph attraction is promised for tomorrow night at the Theatre Royal, and for one night only, when the great Passion Play will be shown. The booking is in the hands of Messrs Moutrie and Company; The Victoria Cinematograph continues to do good business and a set of new pictures…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-01-11 - 1908-01-16
Summary:

On Monday next, 13th January. Second performance by Ernesto Fregolini. His programme will include a monologue, 'The Valet' representing four different characters. Falsetto singing in contralto, giving imitations of famous Parisian Lady Artistes. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-04-13 - 1908-04-16
Summary:

Tonight and until Thursday night, the great film - just fresh from Paris - 'The Passion Play,' will be exhibited. No performance on good Friday. Two performances nightly. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road (Pottinger Street Corner).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-05-04 - 1908-05-06
Summary:

New set of films. 'Voyage across the Atlantic.' New films every second day. Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road (Pottinger Street Corner).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-05-07 - 1908-05-09
Summary:

New sets of films including 'The Breton's Promise' [sic]. New films every second day. Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road (Pottinger Street Corner).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-05-14
Summary:

Saturday and Sunday at the Victoria Cinematograph, when all new films will be shown, including an intensely dramatic picture-story 'The Cashier.' On Thursday next a benefit performance will be given to the Engel Sister, who is to leave for Shanghai.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-05-14 - 1908-05-14
Summary:

Amongst new films, 'The Cashier.' Sisters Engel. The wonderful dance - The Mirrors. Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road (Pottinger Street Corner).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-05-26 - 1908-06-04
Summary:

Artists: Mrs Pastor, Messrs Cavajal, Arthur Harris, Geo. B. Ray. New films every second day. Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road (Pottinger Street Corner).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-06-12
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph received a series of new films by the last mail from Europe, some of which will be exhibited on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. The piece de resistance is one entitled 'The Poor Mother' and it is said to be highly dramatic. Monday next will be the last…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-06-12 - 1908-06-15
Summary:

Artists: Mrs Pastor, Messrs Cavajal, Arthur Harris, Geo. B. Ray. New films every second day. Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Tickets can also be obtained at the Robinson Piano Co. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road (Pottinger Street Corner).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-14
Summary:

At the Victoria Cinematograph more electric fans are being installed, and patrons will be able to witness the excellent series of films in comfort. A new set of films are being shown, including the Royal wedding in Spain, and the bomb outrage, in addition to the sensational film 'The Castle…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-22
Summary:

Large audiences continue to patronise the Victoria Cinematograph, where the pictures compare favourably with any shown in Hongkong. A Pedicure for Love is a most amusing film and is well worth seeing, while Russia's Honour, and Dreaming of his Mother-in-Law keeps the audience in continual…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-22 - 1908-07-23
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow night. 'The Black Princess.' The beautiful Miss Carmen 'La 'Trianera.' Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Tickets can also be obtained at the Robinson Piano Co. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road (Pottinger Street Corner…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-23
Summary:

A magnificent new film entitled 'The Bandits of Calabria' [sic] is to be shown at the Victoria Cinematograph for the first time tomorrow evening. The colours of the various scenes are faithfully reproduced. This film is very much superior to anything that has been shown as yet at the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-24 - 1908-07-25
Summary:

Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 'The Black Princess' and 'The Bandits of Calabra.' The beautiful Miss Carmen 'La Trianera.' Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Tickets can also be obtained at the Robinson Piano Co. Don't forget the address: Des…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-08-18
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph continues to draw large audiences every evening. The pictures this week are up to their usual high-class standard and include 'The Two Pick-pockets,' 'The Gendarme has a keen eye,' 'Music and Poetry,' 'For a Crown.' 'The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-08-31
Summary:

Crowded houses, nightly, is still the dominant factor at the Victoria Hall. A new film now being shown is 'The Pearl Diver' and is one of the best coloured pictures in the art of cinematography that one could wish to see. The Engel Sisters also appear this week in entirely new songs…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-09-26
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph continues to attract large audiences every evening. Apart from the singing performance by Miss Macdonald, tonight and tomorrow two excellent films, 'The Lady Barrister' and 'The Shipowner's Daughter' will be shown in addition to the usual…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-10-01 - 1908-10-29
Summary:

The celebrated artiste Miss Phyllis Eddis Macdonald of the Tivoli Theatre, Sydney.The talented French artistes Mille Cecilia and Mr L. Verard. Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Tickets can also be obtained at the Robinson Piano Co. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road…