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: 1906-05-17 - 1906-05-17
Summary:

An exhibition of moving pictures will be given on May 17th, 18th and 19th. The pictures are largely of the late Russo-Japanese War; Some Okayama Orphanage scenes of events in London, the Continent and America were introduced. Price details included. Plan at the Robinson Piano Co., Ltd. Mr. S.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-11-26 - 1907-11-30
Summary:

The Cinematograph Pathe will exhibit the 'Passion Play, Oberammergau,' film 6000 feet long. Also many other films, comic, dramatic & sensational, never seen in Hongkong. Booking at Messrs S. Moutrie & Co.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-11-30
Summary:

We understand that the booking at S. Moutrie and Co.'s for the entertainment in the theatre Royal this evening by the Cinematograph Pathe is brisk, and those contemplating a visit to a show are reminded to book as early as possible in order to secure a good position. The film is one of 6000…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-11-11
Summary:

Shameen, November 8 – Illuminations: At 9:30 in the evening another concert was given by the band, accompanied by a cinematograph entertainment, which was thoroughly enjoyed. The grounds of the Consulate were beautifully set off above the main gateway. A word of praise is due to Consul Fox for…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-01
Summary:

The moving pictures of the famous Johnson-Burns fight which took place at Sydney, Australia, on December 26, have been brought to Manila by Sydney S. Cohan, one of the promoters of the fight, and will be seen in Hongkong at an early date. These pictures are the best that have ever been taken of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-10-06
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Your excellent editorial note of today regarding cinematograph pictures deserves more than passing consideration. Apart altogether from the question as to whether such pictures are intended to educate or amuse the public, there remains the fact that they can be made…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-10-13
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The writer was astonished that men of the educational attainments of Mr. Lau Chu Pak, Mr. Tam Tze Kong, Mr. Leung Pui Chi, and others should have been so weak-minded as to kneel down and kowtow thrice, three times in succession, before the effigy of Confucius (a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-04-13
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – A reader's response to the British resident Mr. M. Stewart's letter regarding the use of land. 'The Government say the Chinese contractor must have the piece of ground on the Praya that they had to use a portion of it to make macadam on, all because…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-05-05
Summary:

The moving pictures exhibited in Shanghai of the S. V. C. Inspection and Church Parade served to attract quite a large number of the citizen soldiers.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-06-27
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – I visited the Salon Cinema show in Flower Street for the purpose of seeing the excellent films of the late Sovereign's funeral which were being shown, as a member of the loyal and patriotic audience present, could not but feel deeply impressed and touched by…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-02-10 - 1912-02-13
Summary:

Grand classic drama 'The Martyrs'; Burlesque performance by Eilun Mung & R. H. Stephenson; Showing new feature 'London Graphic' by the Gaumont Co.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-09-09
Summary:

Messrs. Ramos are offering a novel attraction at the Victoria Theatre, a performance by Mr. E. Hill, an electrical cartoonist. The pictures are as usual highly entertaining, especially the representation of Dickens' 'Edwin Drood.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-26 - 1912-10-29
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m. special attraction of two new artists' first appearance in Hongkong: Miss Gladys Porter and Miss Dellie Connor; Max Linder in 'Love Unconquerable,' Prince in 'The Matrimonial Agencies.'

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Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-10-28
Summary:

In spite of counter attractions, the Bijou had a large and enthusiastic audience on Saturday to welcome Miss Dellie Connor and Miss Gladys Porter.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-31
Summary:

The two new lady artistes, Miss Dellie Connor and Miss Gladys Porter, sang pretty songs last night at the Bijou theatre. The films are decidedly entertaining, particularly those dealing with the ever-popular Nick Winter, Wiffles and Max Linder. The pictures of the Mediterranean Coast of Franco…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-11-02 - 1912-11-05
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., the great sensational drama 'The Platform of Death Feat'; Performance by Miss Gladys Porter and Dellie Connor; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-11-02
Summary:

Tonight, the Bijou will screen a specially exciting drama, 'The Last Performance,' in which is shown the startling mechanical effect known as 'The Platform of Death.' There will be performances by Miss Porter and Miss Dellie Connor.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-11-04 - 1912-11-05
Summary:

(Flower Street) The last performance introducing to Hong Kong, The Platform of Death Feat. Max Linder as an artist, 'Nick Winter and the Banker.' Debut of Miss Gladys Porter and Miss Dellie Connor. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-04 - 1912-11-05
Summary:

The great sensational drama, 'The Last Performance' is introducing to Hongkong, 'The Platform of Death Feat'; Max Linder as an Artist, Nick Winter and the Banker, All Through the Turkey; performances by Gladys Porter and Dellie Connor; 7.15 p.m. picture only.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-11-09 - 1912-11-12
Summary:

Special attraction, a sensational drama and 'A Farm-House Romance' by Max Linder; Musical interludes by Miss Dellie Connor and Miss Gladys Porter