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: 1913-01-25
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company staged two short musical comedies at the Victoria Theatre last night. Messrs Le Blane, Vack, Burgess, Miss Gertrude St. Clair, Miss Teddy Martin and Miss Eugenie Le Blane did well in their parts. The songs and choruses were as good as ever.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-21 - 1916-02-24
Summary:

Tonight! Great race week attractions - all comedy programme; performance by the Melbourne Comedy Company; last performance of 'The Sentry Box, the Soldier and the Maid,' 'The Hongkong Suffragette,' and 'The Squaints,' etc; complete change of programme tomorrow, also…

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-21 - 1916-02-21
Summary:

Great race week attractions tonight. Enormous success of The Melbourne Company. All comedy programme including The Sentry Box, the Soldier and the Maid, and the Hongkong Suffragette and Squaints, etc. Also the Keystone film, 'His Sister's Kids,' and a selection of latest cinema…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-24
Summary:

The Melbourne Comedy Company, Eileen Melbourne, Tom Melbourne, scored another big success at the Victoria Theatre. Tonight is the last night of this programme. The 'movies' consist entirely of comedies with the exception of Pathe's Gazette.

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-03-03 - 1916-03-04
Summary:

All comedy picture programme from Friday to Sunday on 3rd, 4th and 5th March. For three nights only. Also 'Great Sale at Rightaways' by The Melbourne Comedy Company. See The Flapper, The Scotch Girl, The Manager, The Secretary and The Customers.

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-09-02 - 1916-09-04
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) The seventh episode of 'The Black Box' (by Universal) in 2 parts are displayed tonight. Photo of the actor (Herbert Rawlinson) included. Dramas including 'The Single Act' (by the Lubin company) and 'The Vavasour…

7
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-29 - 1919-07-31
Summary:

Tonight, William S. Hart in 'The Disciple' and two Capital [sic] Comedies. The big Trans-Atlantic Serial in 17 episodes 'The Bull's Eye' featuring Eddie Polo: episode 1, 'First Blood' and episode 2, 'The Fearless One.' Also comedies. Booking at…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-23
Summary:

The management desires to inform the public that, owing to the late arrival of steamers, there will be no 'Moon Child' episodes shown this week. Paramount's 'The Explorer,' featuring Lou Tellegen, will be screened tomorrow. Mme. Sarah Bernhart, makes her debut as a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-10
Summary:

The Songs of Song' [sic] is the title of a five part film production by the Paramount Film Company, in which Miss Elsie Ferguson will appear at the Hongkong Theatre next week. Some exceptionally amusing comedies will be screened during the interval. Moreover, the addition of a small stage…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-23 - 1922-11-23
Summary:

Tuesday 21st to Thursday 23rd at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., the Swedish Biograph Co. present Tora Teya in 'Bonds that Chafe.' Also Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-28 - 1922-11-30
Summary:

Today till Thursday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Swedish Biograph Co. presents Lars Hanson and Karin Molander in 'Chains.' Also Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-12 - 1922-12-13
Summary:

Today (Tuesday) 12th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., the Swedish Biograph Co. presents 'Sunshine and Shadow.' Also Comedy and Gazette. Italian Opera: opens tomorrow. Wednesday at 9.15 p.m. with 'La Boheme.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-14 - 1922-12-14
Summary:

Today at 5.30 p.m. only, the Swedish Biograph Co. presents 'Sunshine and Shadow.' Also Comedy and Gazette. Italian Opera: opens tomorrow. Wednesday at 9.15 p.m. with 'Rigolette.'

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-20 - 1922-12-21
Summary:

Today at 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray in 'The Busher,' Comedy & Gazette. The Italian Grand Opera Company tomorrow, 'Carmen.' Booking at Moutrie's and at Theatre. December 20-21 Remarks: On page 4 and 7, others ads. On 'Carmen' only.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-28 - 1925-01-28
Summary:

Today only at 5.30 and 9.15, Wesley Barry in 'School Days' and Universal Comedy. Starting tomorrow at 5.30 and 9.15, the Majurel Variety Company, direct from the Folies Bergeres. Prices: 5.30, circle and stalls, $1.20; pit, 60 cents; 9.15, $2.00 and $1.00.