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: 1908-08-03
Summary:

A novel scheme for attracting men to religious services on Sunday has been devised by Rev. Sydney Goodman, who established 'Men's Church.' Besides preaching a sermon, he provides entertainment (consists of moving pictures, stereopticon views and singing by professionals). The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-09-30 - 1908-10-26
Summary:

Two performances every night including magnificent comic and dramatic films; Performance from the French Artistes Mlle. Cecilia & Mr. C. Verari, and the talented singer and dancer of the Tivoli Theatre of Sydney, Miss Ph. E. MacDonald

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-09-30
Summary:

Special attractions are announced at the Victoria Cinematograph tonight, when the celebrated French artistes, Mdlle. Cecilia and Mons. L. Verard, make their debut. Miss Macdonald, of the Sydney Tivoli, is also appearing. The films are all interesting and entertaining.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-12-03 - 1908-12-14
Summary:

Two performances every night including magnificent comics and dramatic films; Performance from Miss Olga Montez from Tivoli Theatre of Sydney, and the well-known tenor Genor Torras; Programme change every second day

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-12-16 - 1908-12-28
Summary:

Two performances every night including magnificent comics and dramatic films; Performance from Miss Laura Diamond from Tivoli Theatre of Sydney, and Miss O. Montez

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-12-18
Summary:

Miss Diamond, from the Tivoli Theatre, Sydney, appeared at the Victoria Cinematograph on Wednesday night. She and Miss Montez, are proving great attractions, and are assisting to maintain the popularity of this place of amusement.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-01
Summary:

The moving pictures of the famous Johnson-Burns fight which took place at Sydney, Australia, on December 26, have been brought to Manila by Sydney S. Cohan, one of the promoters of the fight, and will be seen in Hongkong at an early date. These pictures are the best that have ever been taken of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-01-20
Summary:

The event in December was the battle at Sydney Stadium between Bill Lang of Australia and Robert Fitzsimmons. Two sets of cinematograph pictures were taken. They will be exhibited in Sydney and Melbourne simultaneously, and should be well patronized by admirers of stoush; for if the pictures are…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-17
Summary:

Sydney, August 15 – A huge crowd went to the Langford-McVea match, which was the opening fight for the new roofed building. The Stadium is now something remarkable as a pugilistic arena. There is also an apparatus for light which enables moving pictures to be taken by night as well as by day.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-17 - 1915-07-19
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Curse of Greed' (8 parts, 10,000 ft); Coming film: 'The Mystery of Sydney Street'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-20 - 1915-07-20
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Curse of Greed' (8 parts, 10,000 ft); Coming film: 'The Mystery of Sydney Street'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-21 - 1915-07-23
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Mystery of Sydney Street' (3 parts, 5,000 ft); Also a set of comic pictures

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-23
Summary:

The star film of the Bijou Theatre: 'The Mystery of Sydney Street.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-17
Summary:

The opium case continued. Mr. J. H. Taggart, manager of the Hongkong Hotel, said he had known a man named Sydney Cohen for about ten years. To witness's knowledge he was connected with the cinematograph business as he had seen films which he carried.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-16 - 1918-02-16
Summary:

16th, 17th, 18th and 19th February, showing 9th and 10th episodes of 'Gloria's Romance.' Also Keystone comedy in two parts featuring Sydney Chaplin, 'No One to Guide Him.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-18 - 1918-02-19
Summary:

Tonight, showing: 9th and 10th episodes, 'Gloria's Romance' and Keystone comedy, two parts featuring Sydney Chaplin, 'No One to Guide Him.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-18
Summary:

The Tramp' featuring Henry Krauss will be screened tonight at the Victoria Theatre. Pathe's British and American Gazettes are really good this week and comic pictures are worth seeing. A well-known cinema serial 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White is expected shortly from…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-15
Summary:

Precautions have been taken by the management of the Victoria Theatre. The absence of the military is due to the arrangement for providing cinema performances only for them. The films including 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White, Sydney Chaplin's comics, and 'The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-04
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, the further instalments of 'The Red Ace' haven't arrived yet. A change of programme takes place with a splendid picture 'Mr Pipp' with Sydney Chaplin and there will be changes of the programme at all matinees. 'Second in Command'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-20
Summary:

The 5th and 6th episodes of the serial film 'Strange Case of Mary Page' will be shown. Together with a comedy 'Hushing Scandal' in two parts, featuring Sydney Chaplin, and Gaumont Graphic. Paramount picture 'Public Opinion' will also be screened soon.