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: 1903-06-19
Summary:

At the meeting of Sanitary Board yesterday afternoon the following letter was read from the Colonial Secretary, the Hon. F. H. May, was regard to the closing of Chinese theatres. The letter stated that persons attending the theatres would probably be less crowded together than if they remained…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1905-09-16 - 1905-09-25
Summary:

Two performances nightly from 7.15 p.m. to 9 p.m. and from 9.15 p.m. to 11 p.m., starting from tonight. The programme includes 'Chinderella' [sic], 'The Eruption of Mount Pelle' and 'Destruction of St. Pierre, Martinique' for tonight and 'Passion Play' for…

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1905-09-26
Summary:

The Royal Biograph conducted by Mr F. Neuman who has a fine collection of pictures. The pictures shown included scenes in the Russo-Japanese war, land and seascapes, street scenes from Shanghai and India, and many other humorous and interesting character. The biograph was set in the tent which…

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-09-12
Summary:

Numbers of singers, including Miss Rosita Diralda, Miss Violet Russel, orchestra under Mr F. Gonzales, Mr Donald Harvey, Mr Harry Gould, Mr Leckie, Signor Torras, Miss Giralda, had been performed and number of films had been shown in the middle of the events, firstly 'Her first Bike Ride,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-10-08 - 1908-10-26
Summary:

(2 Zetland Street 2) Miss Tena Latour in entirely new songs. Every night at 9:15 p.m. Manila Orchestra. Director - Mr. F. Gonzales. New songs nightly.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-10-27 - 1908-11-03
Summary:

Tonight! Every night at 9:15 p.m. Manila Orchestra. Director - Mr F. Gonzales. New songs nightly. New pictures every second night.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-03-30
Summary:

Mr F. Arnold, sub-manager of the Pathe Cinema Machine Co., summoned Mr V. D. Casley, of the Star Cinematograph, for an infringement of a trademark, belonging to the plaintiff company. Mr D. V. Steavenson, of Messrs Deacon, Looker and Deacon, appeared for the prosecution, and Mr Reader Harris, of…

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-07-06
Summary:

(From Our Own Correspondent) Rev. F. B. Meyer and His Meetings - July 2nd. We have been favoured with the visit of a Cinematograph Show for three nights, Monday to Wednesday, June 28 to 30. This has been fairly well patronised and has been fully up to the average of these most enjoyable…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-01-06
Summary:

Miss Ethel Leslie will bid farewell to Hongkong this evening after successful appearance. Mr F. Howard and Miss J. Lee will also make their debut having arrived by the s.s. Changaha. New films will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-06-09
Summary:

Before the Chief Justice (Sir F Piggott) this morning a petition for a receiving order in bankruptcy was made by Wong Fung Skek [sic]. Mr. F. D. Almada appeared for Mr Otto Kong Sing, who represents the debtor, and stated that the liabilities were $9,820.01 and the assets amounted to $5,140,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-04-22 - 1911-04-24
Summary:

(Flower Street) Cinematograph vaudeville. This week 3 special pictures included: 'The Clown Coloured,' 'Max Linder in Search of a Sweetheart' and 'The Sceptre.' Tonight. Performances by Miss Grace Vyveene, and Miss Vera Ferrace on Friday, April 28, 1911. Debut of…

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-04-27
Summary:

An enjoyable concert was given last evening at the Victoria Theatre, Messrs Ramos and Ramos being responsible for its promotion on behalf of the fund to aid the sufferers in the appalling Titanic disaster. A fine selection of cinematograph films was introduced. Performance under Mr F. Gonzales…

13
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-02-19 - 1913-02-21
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. including 'The Water Funker' (by Max Linder), 'The White Nigger,' 'Carlo's Devotion,' 'A Model's Sacrifice' (drama) and 'Football at Home.' Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift. Last…

14
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-06-04 - 1913-06-13
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is closed temporarily for a thorough renovation. It will be reopened under new management.

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Headline: Bijou Notice
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-06-14 - 1913-06-16
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is closed temporarily for a thorough renovation. It will be reopened under new management.

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-06-20
Summary:

Special performances are being given tomorrow afternoon and evening in the Victoria Theatre in aid of the funds of the Portuguese School in this colony. Among those who will contribute to the entertainment are Mr. Bruno Rocha, Mr. F. Latymer, Mr. Morbey, Mr. Louis Meo, Mr. A. B. Allen, Mr. E. G…

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-08-02
Summary:

The manager of the Hongkong Cinematograph Theatre was charged this morning before Mr. J. R. Wood with permitting the use of a cinematograph construction which was not constructed and operated according to regulations. Mr. F. C. Jenkins. D. S. P.(R.), appeared for the prosecution; Mr. M. K. Lo…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-08-30
Summary:

Prosecutions against cinema houses for infringement of the regulations have of late been common. Mr. F. C. Jenkin, D. S. P. (R.), prosecuting in every case. This morning, before Mr. J. R. Wood, the Victoria, Empire, Hongkong and Taiping Theatres were summoned. The summons against the Victoria…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-10-23
Summary:

The Stunts' was successful and well-received from the audiences last evening. The performers in the programme included: Misses Elfrida Osmund, Dorothy Razavet, Olga Demee, Messrs A. Ramsey, H. Ramsey, D. d' Almada e Castro and Master G. Razavet. More performers included in the second…

20
Headline: The Hongkong
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-24
Summary:

At the Hongkong the principal feature is the beginning of the serial, 'The Voice on The Wire' featuring Ben Wilson and Neva Gerber as the leads. A Keystone picture, a popular comic, 'Shot in the Excitement' was also shown.