A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-01-26
Summary:

Alexandra Cinematograph, in Zetland Street, offered the audiences high quality films. To begin with, the firm reproduced on the screen are the production of the noted firm of Pathe Freres of Paris. If we have a fault to find with the show at all it is that there was too little of the educational…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-07-02
Summary:

Mr. Louis Calvert has been chosen as the first producer to the long-heralded Millionaire's Theatre in New York. In a long interview with Daily Chronicle, Mr. Calvert has talked about his future theatrical productions.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-10
Summary:

Tonight and a few following nights, patrons of the 'Empire' Cinematograph Theatre have a treat in store for them in the shape of the large new film portraying the powerful story of love and tragedy having for its central figure Messalina, the wife of the Roman Emperor Claudius. The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-10 - 1911-02-23
Summary:

From tonight (Friday) and for a few days only, screening of the magnificent film of art: 'Messalina,' one of the best productions of Pathe's coloured cinematograph in 14 scenes.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-03-16 - 1911-03-21
Summary:

From Friday, 17th Mar, 1911 and for a few nights only; also at matinees of Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th; the grand dramatic fantastic film, 2,000 feet long, one of the best coloured productions of Pathe's Cinematograph, Faust; the Donnellys, a big novelty and the champion dancers; come and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-12-04
Summary:

Miss Kitty Delavale and Mr. Bob Stephenson are seen in this week's programme at the Bijou. Some fine films are being shown, among which are Max Linder's latest and 'Old and Modern Versailles,' which in point of spectacular effects, is one of Pathe Freres' best…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-03-20
Summary:

The productions staged at the Victoria Theatre under the auspices of Hughes American Musical Comedy Company have convulsed large audience with laughter. 'Society' was presented last night. The performance was offered by Messrs Paul Stanhope and Bert Le Blane, Madame Pearl Lloyd and Mr…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-03-21
Summary:

Another good house greeted the production of 'In Society' by the Hughes Musical Comedy Company at the Victoria Theatre last night. A treat is promised tonight in 'Two Men from Japan,' which is described as an eminent mirth-producer. By special request the 'Texas Tommy…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-28
Summary:

British films for British audiences is the latest try in the moving picture business at home. The 'Globe' reports that a beginning was made with an All British week at the Apollo Cinema Theatre, Wimbledon, and the movement is to be extended all over the country. Mr. Cricks said that…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-17 - 1913-01-18
Summary:

Commencing next Sunday for a short season only, direct from America, Hughes Musical Comedy Company of 25 artists (mostly girls) and 4 comedians with gorgeous costumes and pretty scenery; opening production, the latest New York success, 'The Grafters,' one continuous laugh, price $2 and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-20
Summary:

Les Miserables' is to be shown at the Bijou Theatre tonight. This is the last night of the production in Hong Kong.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-20
Summary:

Les Miserables' will be shown at the Bijou Theatre tonight, not at the Victoria. This is the last night of the production in Hong Kong.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-24 - 1913-07-25
Summary:

Change of programme on 24th and 26th, including some very very comic films; performances by Raynor and Montez; 'The Defeated' (in two parts) on 26th July, one of the best productions of Milamo [sic].

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-26 - 1913-07-28
Summary:

Change of programme on 26th, 27th, and 28th, including some very very comic films and the great dramatic film 'The Defeated,' one of the best productions of Milamo [sic]; performances by Raynor and Montez; the great dramatic film, entitled 'The Restitution' will be screened…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-29 - 1913-08-01
Summary:

The great production of 'Eclair,' entitled 'The Restitution' will be screened on Tues, Thur, and Fri; by special request, the modern military picture 'On the Steps of the Throne' will be shown again on Wednesday; performance by Montez and Raynor.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-08-12 - 1913-08-13
Summary:

A grand change of programme for 12th and 13th, including the film entitled 'The Obstacle,' a fine production of 'Milano'; performances by Raynor and Montez.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-08
Summary:

Messrs Ramos and Co. have secured some of the best and latest of cinema productions at the Victoria, which are meeting with great success. In the near future two fine films are promised, 'Quo Vadis,' and another will be advertised later.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-12-06 - 1913-12-09
Summary:

Commencing, Dec. 10th, three nights only, the latest, greatest and most wonderful Edison 'Kinetophone,' all new pictures, better than ever; 12 Kinetophone pictures each night, including two scenes from the comic opera 'Said Pasha,' over thirty people are seen and heard in…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-02-24 - 1914-02-27
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, change of programme headed by the magnificent drama 'The Marconi Operator' in two parts; performance by 'The Two Colliers'; don't fail to see the celebrated picture 'Antony & Cleopatra,' a little sister to 'Quo Vadis,' in sheer…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-18
Summary:

A powerful coloured dramatic film entitled 'Honesty' will be shown at Bijou tonight. It is one of Pathe Freres latest and best productions.