A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Theatre Royal, City Hall: on Saturday, the 16th October, 1897, at 9.15 p.m. - The Cinematograph!
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1897-10-14 - 1897-10-16
Summary:

The latest improved projecting machine in which the vibration so noticeable and trying to the eyes is now entirely eliminated. Views of the Queen's Jubilee in London will be the special feature of the Entertainment. The following scenes will be shown: A dispute between Bicyclists; The…

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Headline: Theatre Royal: City Hall
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1897-10-15 - 1897-10-16
Summary:

The Cinematograph for one night only. The latest improved projecting Machine in which the vibration so noticeable and trying to the eyes is now entirely eliminated. Views of the Queen's Jubilee in London will be the special feature of the Entertainment. The following scenes will be shown: A…

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Headline: Theatre Royal, City Hall: Barnes' 20th Century Entertainers - Tonight! Tonight!!
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-05-16 - 1902-05-17
Summary:

See the Biograph: Presenting the moving pictures of the Dreyfus Trial, scenes included: The Court-martial at Rennes, The Deposition of General Mercier, The Fight between the Journalists, Dreyfus in Irons at Devil's Island, Suicide of Colonel Henry, The Attempt Against Maitre Laborie,…

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1907-12-17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-17
Summary:

The Hong Kong cinematograph proprietor has secured a number of new films lately, and to add to the attractions of the place in Dex Voeux Road three lady artistes favour with songs-French and English. The pictures are varied and excellent.

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Headline: The Cinematograph
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-12-26
Summary:

The Hongkong Cinematograph continues to draw large houses and a number of new films were shown last night, one of which was extremely amusing. The entertainment also included three vocalists, two of whom sing in French.

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Headline: Tonight: Saturday, 28th December, 1907, at 9 p.m., at the Hongkong Cinematograph (Opposite the Central Market)
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-28 - 1907-12-28
Summary:

Performance from the Madam Abdala's Troupe; New films arrived by the French Mail; Three Prizes in the Shape of Watches given away nightly

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Headline: Tonight: Monday, 30th December, 1907, at 9 p.m., at the Hongkong Cinematograph (Opposite the Central Market)
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-30 - 1907-12-30
Summary:

Performance from the Madam Abdala's Troupe; New films arrived by the French Mail; Three Prizes in the Shape of Watches given away nightly

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Headline: Tonight: Tuesday, 31st December, 1907, at 9 p.m., at the Hongkong Cinematograph (Opposite the Central Market)
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-31 - 1907-12-31
Summary:

Performance from the Madam Abdala's Troupe; New films arrived by the French Mail; Three Prizes in the Shape of Watches given away nightly

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Headline: Tonight
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-01-01 - 1908-01-01
Summary:

Performance from the Madam Abdala's Troupe; New films arrived by the French Mail; Three Prizes in the Shape of Watches given away nightly

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Headline: Tonight
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-01-02 - 1908-01-02
Summary:

Performance from the Madam Abdala's Troupe; New films arrived by the French Mail; Three Prizes in the Shape of Watches given away nightly

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Headline: Tonight
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-01-03 - 1908-01-03
Summary:

Performance from the Madam Abdala's Troupe; New films arrived by the French Mail; Three Prizes in the Shape of Watches given away nightly

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Headline: Tonight
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-01-04 - 1908-01-04
Summary:

Performance from the Madam Abdala's Troupe; New films arrived by the French Mail; Three Prizes in the Shape of Watches given away nightly

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Headline: Tonight
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-01-06 - 1908-01-06
Summary:

Performance from the Madam Abdala's Troupe; New films arrived by the French Mail; Three Prizes in the Shape of Watches given away nightly

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Headline: Tonight
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-01-07 - 1908-01-07
Summary:

Performance from the Madam Abdala's Troupe; New films arrived by the French Mail; Three Prizes in the Shape of Watches given away nightly

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Headline: Tonight
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-01-08 - 1908-01-08
Summary:

Performance from the Madam Abdala's Troupe; New films arrived by the French Mail; Three Prizes in the Shape of Watches given away nightly

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Headline: Tonight
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-01-09 - 1908-01-09
Summary:

Performance from the Madam Abdala's Troupe; New films arrived by the French Mail; Three Prizes in the Shape of Watches given away nightly

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Headline: Tonight
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-01-10 - 1908-01-10
Summary:

Performance from the Madam Abdala's Troupe; New films arrived by the French Mail; Three Prizes in the Shape of Watches given away nightly

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Headline: Tonight
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-01-11 - 1908-01-11
Summary:

Performance from the Madam Abdala's Troupe; New films arrived by the French Mail; Three Prizes in the Shape of Watches given away nightly

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Headline: Tonight
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-01-13 - 1908-01-13
Summary:

Performance from the Madam Abdala's Troupe; New films arrived by the French Mail; Three Prizes in the Shape of Watches given away nightly

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Headline: Tonight
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-01-14 - 1908-01-14
Summary:

Performance from the Madam Abdala's Troupe; New films arrived by the French Mail; Three Prizes in the Shape of Watches given away nightly