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: 1903-06-19
Summary:

At the meeting of Sanitary Board yesterday afternoon the following letter was read from the Colonial Secretary, the Hon. F. H. May, was regard to the closing of Chinese theatres. The letter stated that persons attending the theatres would probably be less crowded together than if they remained…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-02-25
Summary:

The Bijou Variety Entertainers opened their concert at the St. Patrick's Hall to a small but appreciative audience. Performers included W. Hunt, George Burnett, H. W. Ray, Violet Quinn, G. James, The Passaros, F. Winckelsett. A very pleasant evening was concluded by some slides from the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1905-09-26
Summary:

The Royal Biograph conducted by Mr F. Neuman who has a fine collection of pictures. The pictures shown included scenes in the Russo-Japanese war, land and seascapes, street scenes from Shanghai and India, and many other humorous and interesting character. The biograph was set in the tent which…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-12-25
Summary:

Prof. F. Starr sailed recently from New York for Africa. He hopes to have new light upon their origin and ancestry by making a series by making a new video. He will also ask Mr. Samual Verner, another scientist, for help. Prof. Starr hopes to throw new light upon their origin and ancestry by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-02-10
Summary:

Speaking at the Society of Arts, Mr. F. Martin Duncan described that the origin of the cinematograph was originated as far back as 1826 by Sir John Herschel, who, while dining with a friend, asked the latter how he would show both sides of a shilling at once. He was not satisfied with the…

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

Numbers of singers, including Miss Rosita Diralda, Miss Violet Russel, orchestra under Mr F. Gonzales, Mr Donald Harvey, Mr Harry Gould, Mr Leckie, Signor Torras, Miss Giralda, had been performed and number of films had been shown in the middle of the events, firstly 'Her first Bike Ride,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-11-16
Summary:

Mrs. May, president of the Ministering Children's League, wants to specially thank Mrs. Tomkins, Mrs. Peter, Mrs. Eves, Miss Loureiro, Mrs Jordan, Mrs. Seth, Mrs. H. W. Bird, for helping Messrs. W. Powell and Company, Messrs Lane Crawford and Company, Wesmann Limited, Chazalon and Company,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-03-30
Summary:

Mr F. Arnold, sub-manager of the Pathe Cinema Machine Co., summoned Mr V. D. Casley, of the Star Cinematograph, for an infringement of a trademark, belonging to the plaintiff company. Mr D. V. Steavenson, of Messrs Deacon, Looker and Deacon, appeared for the prosecution, and Mr Reader Harris, of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-27
Summary:

In addition to the liberal programme of interesting pictures shown at the Hongkong Cinematograph, which is under new management, Mr. Harold F. Evelyn, a New Zealander, gave a display of feats of strength and showed by keeping time to music the great command he has of each muscle.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-06-24
Summary:

The death of Mr. F. F. F. Kiene in Tacoma, Washington, is announced. The deceased was well-known in Hongkong for many years. He was engaged in the insurance business, and afterwards went into business in Zetland St. as an auctioneer, in premises now occupied as a cinematograph.

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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: 1910-01-06
Summary:

Miss Ethel Leslie will bid farewell to Hongkong this evening after successful appearance. Mr F. Howard and Miss J. Lee will also make their debut having arrived by the s.s. Changaha. New films will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-01-18
Summary:

At the Victoria Cinematograph Miss Hilda Hailes will commence a month's engagement. Another English artiste who will appear shortly is Miss Helle Marshall – The Lady Chevalier. To Miss Ruby Chrystal, who has delighted so many crowded audiences at the Salon-Cinema Theatre, a benefit…

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Publication Date: 1910-01-24
Summary:

The Salon Cinema-Theatre is drawing crowded houses nightly. Miss Ada King and Miss Doris McAulay will continue to provide high-class entertainment. On 26th, there will be a benefit performance to Miss Doris McAulay. An attractive programme has been arranged. New pictures, songs, and artistes…

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Publication Date: 1910-01-27
Summary:

The Salon Cinema-Theatre gave their second benefit performance last night with the performance by Miss Doris McAuley. The programme was a long and attractive one and was pronounced the best that has yet been produced by a cinematograph show in the Colony. The artistes including Ada King, Hilda…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-01-27
Summary:

The Salon-Cinema Theatre continues to attract a large audience with a crowded house last night. The occasion was the benefit night of Miss Doris McAuley. Other artistes in the programme were Miss Nellie Marshall, Miss Hilda Hailes and Miss Ada King. The Orchestra in attendance was very good and…

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Headline: Salon-Cinema
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-02-01
Summary:

A change of programme at the popular Salon-Cinema Theatre was given last night, when there was a large audience, the items being much appreciated. Performances by Miss Nellie Marshall, Ada King and Ruby Chrystal. An entirely new set of pictures are on exhibition, and are well worth seeing.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-02-03
Summary:

Mr Carl Walluer is now appearing at the Salon-Cinema Theatre where his English and German comic songs and whistling parts meet with great success. Happy Nellie Marshall, Miss Ada King and Miss Ruby Chrystal also appear in their new repertoire, while the films are all very good.

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Headline: Salon-Cinema
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-02-07
Summary:

There was a partial change in the programme submitted to the patrons of the Salon-Cinema that last night. The artistes were Miss Ada King, Miss Nellie Marshall, Miss Ruby Chrystal and Mr. Carl Wallner. A Capital series of pictures go to make up the first-class entertainment.

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Publication Date: 1910-02-09
Summary:

The Salon Cinema-Theatre is doing well with the assistance of Mr. Carl Wallner on the stage. The older artists who contribute to the programme are Miss Ada King, Happy Nellie Marshall and Ruby Chrystal. Miss Jessie Thorne is expected to return from Shanghai shortly and will enter into an…