A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The City Hall
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-01-13
Summary:

Report of the Committee of Management to be submitted to the annual meeting of shareholders in and subscribers to the City Hall. There is a detailed description of the theatre's building and some of the performances. For instance, during the twelve months from 1st July, 1896, to 30th June…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-04-06 - 1898-04-06
Summary:

First presentation of the Great Illusion 'Noah's Ark', second edition of the truly marvellous and up-tp-date Cinematographe including 'A Call on the London Fire Brigade,' 'Greco-Turkish War' and 'A Gun Boat in Full Action.' Under the distinguished…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-04-16
Summary:

Tonight, Carl Hertz bids good-bye to the Hongkong public. A special farewell programme has been arranged including his latest illusion 'Mephisto's Target,' new tricks, new songs by Mdlle D'Alton and new picture on the Cinematographe [sic], which will include the Queen's…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-10-10 - 1902-10-15
Summary:

The 20th Century Projectoscope Company (Edison's Latest): The Coronation! The Coronation! The passion play is in 5 miles of film presenting the Coronation of King Edward in details. Price details included. Note the management wish to inform the public of Hongkong this machine is the latest…

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Headline: Edison's Latest
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-10-11
Summary:

The public will have an opportunity of seeing one of Edison's latest inventions in the City Hall. The principal feature of the entertainment will be the new 20th-century projectoscope, the latest development of the cinematograph and bioscope, and an immense improvement upon anything that…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1905-06-27
Summary:

The information of how cinematograph pictures were taken, developed and processed. Lens, shutters, wooden frames, clean water, hyposulphite of soda and sodium bisulphite had been mentioned.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1905-07-15
Summary:

The attendance at Chinese theatrical performances does not appear to be affected by hot weather. The Ko Shing, West Point is continually crowded and sometimes literally packed, so that the authorities are compelled to step in to ensure public safety. A Chinese official from Ko Shing was summoned…

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Headline: The City Hall
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1906-05-03
Summary:

A question arose in the Legislative Council in February last as to the advisability of acquiring the City Hall from its proprietors so that the Government might enlarge the building to suit the needs and requirements of a growing community. The public demand a larger and more modern theatre,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-10-26
Summary:

The Cinematograph at Weismann's Rooms is to show a programme of new pictures tonight. We are informed that there are some specially good ones amongst the number.

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Headline: Geo. P. Lammert
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-06 - 1908-07-09
Summary:

Mr Geo. P. Lammert has received instructions to sell by public auction, on Friday, 20th July, 1908, at 12 o'clock. One Edison moving machine with 7500 feet best French film (Pathe) and all accessories.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-08-17
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph Co., has now acquired the Hongkong Cinematograph and opened on Saturday evening to a large audience at a much cheaper price than that charged for admission to the Victoria. At both places of entertainment the pictures will be the very latest and the management is…

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-09-08
Summary:

The Engel troupe of Russian dancers who have been appearing with so much success at the Victoria Cinematograph, give their farewell performance tonight. A lot of new comic and dramatic films will also be shown to the Hongkong public for the first time.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-11-19
Summary:

A Visitor' writes asking for further information concerning the complaint that forged tickets have been used to gain admittance to the Victoria Cinematograph in consequence of which the management will henceforth issue no more complimentary tickets.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-01-21 - 1908-01-21
Summary:

Mr Geo. P. Lammert has received instructions to sell by public auction, on Friday, 20th July, 1908, at 12 o'clock. One Edison moving machine with 7500 feet best French film (Pathe) and all accessories.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-03-12
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph, under its new management, is giving evidence of a spirit of enterprise that is calculated to quickly raise this attractive place of amusement to first place in the affections of the Hongkong public. The Rosa Barnes opening 'Evening at Home' at this theatre…

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Headline: The Alexandra
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-04-19
Summary:

Since the opening of the Alexandra Cinematograph it has come rapidly into favour with the Hongkong public for the excellence of the pictures shown and the all-round high-class programme. The pictures are constantly being changed and every Saturday evening a string band is in attendance. Miss…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-26
Summary:

This place of amusement is becoming increasingly popular with the public, thanks to the continued enterprise of the management. A special attraction for the present week is being provided in the engagement of 'Dante,' the marvellous magician. The pictures, too, are well worth seeing,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-27
Summary:

From our advertisement columns it will be seen that Professor Gonzales will appear at the above Hall on Saturday, the 29th instant. Prof Gonzales is well-known to the Hongkong public and his violin solos, from an extensive repertoire, should prove most attractive items in the programme.

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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: 1910-04-02
Summary:

The popular Victoria Cinematograph where large audiences have been delighted nightly since its inception some two years ago, is to be transferred on Monday to the handsome new building of the Empire Cinematograph Theatre. Messrs Ramos and Ramos are to be congratulated on their latest achievement…