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: 1908-01-23 - 1908-02-04
Summary:

Great Change of Programme. A magnificent film, 'Ali Baba or the Forty Thieves' [sic]. Fregolini, transformist and monologue. Dorothy and her songs. Funny bob-bob (R.A. Macdonald) new songs. Two Performances nightly. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road, Pottinger Street.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-08-03 - 1909-08-11
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong. Tonight! Debut of the celebrated Australian artistes, Phillips Sisters. Sisters Lee and Sisters Coleman. New films.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-08-12 - 1909-08-19
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong. Debut of the celebrated Australian artistes, Phillips Sisters. Sisters Lee and Sisters Coleman. New films.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-08-20 - 1909-08-30
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central. Two performances at 7:15 to 9 and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. Change of programme every two days. Magnificent films. Artistes: Phillip Sisters and Madame Harrison. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-08-31 - 1909-09-03
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central. Tuesday next, farewell performance of Signor Torras. Special programme. Artistes: Phillip Sisters and Madame Harrison. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-09-04 - 1909-09-09
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central. Two performances at 7:15 to 9 and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. Change of programme every two days. Magnificent films. Artistes: Phillip Sisters and Madame Harrison. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-09-10 - 1909-09-10
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central. Tonight, Friday, 10th, grand benefit performance of Phillip Sisters. Good pictures. Madame Harrison. Miss Bessie Young. Tomorrow matinees at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-09-11 - 1909-09-11
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central. Good pictures. Phillip Sisters. Madame Harrison. Miss Bessie Young. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-09-13 - 1909-09-14
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central. Farewell performances of Phillip Sisters, Madame Harrison and Miss Doryta. Magnificent films. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-10-14 - 1909-10-14
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central. Tonight! Special programme. Benefit to Sisters Lee, assisted by the celebrated artistes Sisters Phillips and Miss Galardi. Tomorrow, a grand performance of famous athlete, Mr Wanna Gramer.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-12-04
Summary:

Film actress Miss Hettie Payne sued the Holmfirth Production Company under an agreement to take the leading part in the cinema play entitled 'Paula.' Miss Payne said she began as a film actress with the Hepworth Company five years ago and got noticed after her parts in 'White Star…

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-10-23
Summary:

The Stunts' was successful and well-received from the audiences last evening. The performers in the programme included: Misses Elfrida Osmund, Dorothy Razavet, Olga Demee, Messrs A. Ramsey, H. Ramsey, D. d' Almada e Castro and Master G. Razavet. More performers included in the second…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-06 - 1919-03-08
Summary:

March 6, 7, 8 and 9, 1919, Dorothy Gish in 'Susan Rocks the Boat.' Billy West in 'Cupid's Rival.' British Gazette no. 492. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-27 - 1919-03-29
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dorothy Dalton in 'Chicken Casey.' Booking at Robinson's. March 29 Remarks: Tonight at 2.15, 4.30 and 9.15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-25 - 1919-08-27
Summary:

Tonight's star picture, William Fox Corporation presents 'Her Hidden Past,' featuring Dorothy Bernard, a beautiful modern society drama. An instructive Pathe's Gazette. Usual prices. Booking at Anderson's. August 26-27 Remarks: Matinee programme: Wednesday, Frank Keenan…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-08 - 1919-09-10
Summary:

September 8, 9 and 10, 1919, at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., D. W. Griffith presents Dorothy Gish in 'Atta Boy's Last Race.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-28 - 1919-11-29
Summary:

Tonight's special bill, William Fox presents Dorothy Bernard in 'Sporting Blood.' Harold Lloyd in 'Pistols For Breakfast.' November 29 Remarks: Matinees, today 2.15 and 5 p.m., episodes 7 and 8 of 'The Tiger's Trail'; Sunday 6 p.m., William Fox's…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-29
Summary:

Hongkong Theatre will provide a screening entitled 'In Her Mother's Secret,' starring Dorothy Green and Ralph Kellard under the production from Wm. Fox's Film Corporation. While 'The Brass Bullet' will be also shown till the next change of programme. New comics are…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-29 - 1919-12-02
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Ralph Kellard with Dorothy Green in 'Her Mother's Secret.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-01 - 1919-12-02
Summary:

Tonight's bill, William Fox presents Dorothy Bernard in 'Sporting Blood.' Harold Lloyd in 'Pistols for Breakfast.' Booking at Anderson's.