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: 1905-02-25
Summary:

The Bijou Variety Entertainers opened their concert at the St. Patrick's Hall to a small but appreciative audience. Performers included W. Hunt, George Burnett, H. W. Ray, Violet Quinn, G. James, The Passaros, F. Winckelsett. A very pleasant evening was concluded by some slides from the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-07-26
Summary:

The Charles Urban Trading Co., Ltd, forward a very interesting booklet descriptive of the Cinematograph in its relation to Science, Education and matters of state. The enterprise shown and the merit of the contents are commendable.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-09-24
Summary:

Charles Nugent sued Auguste Daufresne and claimed $1000 balance due as money paid for and on behalf of the defendant. The court continues to deal with the case. The defendant said he had nothing to do with the Union Commerical Company. The witness had an agreement with the Hongkong Cinematograph…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-09-25
Summary:

The hearing was continued of the action in which Charles Nuget [sic] sued Auguste Daufresne. The defendant said that two accounts were paid by the Union Commercial.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-12-04
Summary:

A single picture can be good likeness in a rare case. M. Reynaud invented a toy, known as the 'praxinoscope,' to imitate 'moving picture' as the cinematograph would be too expensive and too unwieldy to show off a collection of one's friends' portraits. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-03 - 1909-05-06
Summary:

Tonight & every night, 9 to 11 p.m.; Performers: Miss Rosa Barnes and Miss Ruby Ray. Continual change of films, the best pictures in town; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-07 - 1909-05-10
Summary:

Tonight & every night, 9 to 11 p.m.; Performers: Miss Rosa Barnes, Miss Ruby Ray. The best Pictures in town; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-10
Summary:

On Saturday, Miss Rosa Barnes signalised her departure by giving a sand dance and coon song in company with her popular partner Jack Squire, who seems to be as quick with his feet as his Australian namesake is with his hands. Miss Ruby Ray also performed. The films are constantly changed and are…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-12 - 1909-05-15
Summary:

Tonight & every night, 9 to 11 p.m.; Performers: Miss Ruby Ray, 'Eugene Mack'. The best pictures in town. Coming performance by Miss Helene Thorne and Geo. Edwarde's Musical Comedy Co.; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-15
Summary:

The pictures at the Alexandra Cinematograph, including those of the Russian cavalry and the Cossacks, are varied and of much interest. Performances by Miss Ruby Ray, Eugene Mack and Helene Thorne.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-17 - 1909-05-19
Summary:

Tonight & every night, 9 to 11 p.m.; Performers: Miss Helene Thorne from late Geo. Edwarde's Musical Comedy Co., Miss Ruby Ray, 'Eugene Mack'. The best pictures in town; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-17
Summary:

Besides the films, which are varied and interesting, some good variety turns are given in Alexandra Cinematograph. Performances by Miss Ruby Ray and Helen Thorne.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-20 - 1909-05-21
Summary:

Tonight & every night, 9 to 11 p.m.; Performers: Miss Helene Thorne from late Geo. Edwarde's Musical Comedy Co., Miss Ruby Ray, Eugene Mack. The best pictures in town; Price details included

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Headline: The Alexandra
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-24
Summary:

The programme featuring songs from Miss Helen Thorne and Miss Ray at the Alexandra Cinematograph is pleasing. The pictures shown are particularly clear, and the coloured ones are very pretty.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-25 - 1909-05-27
Summary:

Every night, at 9.15.; Performers: Miss Helene Thorne & Miss Ruby Ray. Handsome new films; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-28 - 1909-06-01
Summary:

Every night, at 9.15.; Performers: Miss Helene Thorne & Miss Ruby Ray. Prof Gonzales will play violin solos on Saturday. Handsome new films; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-12
Summary:

Full change of programme will be made tonight at the Bijou and Victoria cinematograph theatres. At the Bijou, Miss Violet Bonetta and Bob Stephenson will present a new sketch. Among the pictures worthy of mention are 'Charles Daix,' 'Ariam and his dog' and 'In a moment…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-04
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre last evening, the proprietors delighted a full house by exhibiting that magnificent film, 'A Tale of Two Cities.' The film was in three sections, and measured altogether something like 4000ft. This particular masterpiece of Dickens' was greatly appreciated…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-03-06
Summary:

Tonight the patrons of the Bijou are promised a special treat, when the management screens Dickens' 'David Copperfield.' This is the first 'Britannia' film to be exhibited in Hongkong.

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Headline: The Cinemas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-18
Summary:

Hongkong has had little cause to complain of lack of entertainment for many months past, yet through it all the Victoria and Bijou Cinemagraphs have maintained their own as attractions and seldom fail to draw large houses. At the Victoria, the Quealys made success, while the sisters Price were…