A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1897-04-24
Summary:

Professor Maurice Charvet, who arrived by the French mail steamer to Hongkong from Paris to exhibit 'Cinematograph' and the 'Kinetoscope' the twin marvels of the age. These have never been shown in Hongkong or the Far East before. The pictures exhibited are 'Loie Fuller…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1897-05-01
Summary:

The exhibitions of the Cinematograph at the City Hall were today witnessed by about 500 children from the Queen's College. Mr. W. Muskett gave a very lucid and graphic explanation of the pictures, while Professor Charvet has introduced a number of admirable pictures showing Corbett-Mitchell…

3
Headline: The Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1906-02-19
Summary:

The third production of 'Princess Toto' was appreciated in the crowded theatre on Saturday Night. The performance was classed as excellent, and was a credit to the whole company, both to those who appeared before the footlights and also those whose work prevented them from being seen.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-04
Summary:

The Theatre Royal made improvements in the past two years. Messrs. Palmer and Turner will set the most elaborate scenes and few theatres have better arrangements in this respect. Also, there are new electric installation and curtain designed by Mr. Denman Fuller.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-05-10
Summary:

Miss May Clarke made her final appearance at the Bijou on Saturday night. The two principal pictures were 'The Sinews of the Dead' and 'The Mystery of the Blue Lake.' Mr. Denman Fuller is giving another organ recital on Monday at 5.30p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-16 - 1916-05-17
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Foundling' (4 reels), 'Dolly of the Dailies' (3 reels, 2nd episodes) featuring Mary Fuller, 'Blacky's Adventures' and 'Mandrels Fate'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Coming film: 'Exploits of Elaine…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-18 - 1916-05-18
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Foundling' (4 reels), 'Dolly of the Dailies' (3 reels, 2nd episodes) featuring Mary Fuller, 'Blacky's Adventures' and 'Mandrels Fate'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Coming film: 'Exploits of Elaine…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-30 - 1916-05-30
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Paddy's Heroism' (3 parts), 'Dolly of the Dailies' (3rd episodes, 3 parts) featuring Mary Fuller, 'Max and Jealous Husband' and 'Those Happy Days' (Keystone); Coming A Grand Gala Night

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-31 - 1916-06-01
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Paddy's Heroism' (3 parts), 'Dolly of the Dailies' (3rd episodes, 3 parts) featuring Mary Fuller, 'Max and Jealous Husband' and 'Those Happy Days' (Keystone); Coming A Grand Gala Night

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-26
Summary:

The entertainment which is to be given under the auspices of the St. John Ambulance Brigade at the Victoria Theatre on October 12, in aid of the Joint Fund of the St. John Ambulance Association and the British Red Cross Society. The entertainment will be under the distinguished patronage of H. E…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-27
Summary:

Entertainment will be given under the auspices of the St. John Ambulance Brigade at the Victoria Theatre. A varied and extensive programme has provided, including the Police Reserve Orchestra, Mr. Denman Fuller, Mrs. Aubrey and Miss Dione May, Misses Gordon, Mrs. Hill, Miss Mary Hyde, Mr. P. P.…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-13
Summary:

It was evident from the packed condition of the Victoria Theatre last night that local people are prepared to open their purses for no worthy an object as the 'Our Day' Fund. Everybody was there, including H. E. the Governor, Lady and the Misses May and H. E. Major General Ventris and…

13
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-15 - 1917-12-18
Summary:

Screening of 'Dolly of the Dailies' (2nd series) featuring Mary Fuller; Keystone comedies: 'Hearts & Flames' and 'Bloomer and the Dyer'; Coming film: 'The Gray Ghost'

14
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-11 - 1918-03-12
Summary:

Tonight, see Mary Fuller in the 'Dolly of the Dailies,' last 6 parts. 'A Reporter's Adventures' in 11 parts, and Keystone comedies. Wednesday, 13th March, next chapters of 'The Great Secret.'

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-12
Summary:

This week the entertainment provided at the picture theatres is of the very best, the war gazettes, dramas and comics being above average at the Victoria Theatre. At the Hongkong Theatre, the 15th and 16th episodes of 'Gloria's Romance' is being continued. A drama featuring Mary…

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-13 - 1918-03-15
Summary:

13th, 14th and 15th March, screening 'Thrown to the Lions,' a human interest drama, a complete story in seven parts, featuring the clever screen star Miss Mary Fuller. Also comics. Saturday, 16th March, see 17th and 18th episodes, 'Gloria's Romance.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-15
Summary:

Tonight will be the last screening of a great drama 'Thrown to the Lions' featuring Mary Fuller and 'Gloria's Romance' will continue to be screened.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-13 - 1919-03-15
Summary:

Pathe presents Gladys Hulette and Creighton Hale in 'For Sale,' a strong story of today in five parts. 'The Man in the Clock,' 5 characters, 20 changes; Performance by Fredony, Asta Ericksen, Mdlle Leona. 'Thrown to the Lions,' a powerful and dramatic story…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-13 - 1919-03-15
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Gladys Hulette and Creighton Hale in 'For Sale,' a strong story of today in 5 parts. Fredony in his protean novelty, 'The Man in the Clock' with 5 characters and 29 changes. Miss Asta Ericksen in new songs and Melle Leona in American Cake…

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-14 - 1919-03-15
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Gladys Hulette and Creighton Hale in 'For Sale,' a strong story of today in 5 parts. Fredony in his protean novelty, 'The Man in the Clock.' Sunday matinee, March 16th at 6 p.m., 'Thrown to the Lions,' a powerful and dramatic…