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: 1902-05-17
Summary:

Last night, a large audience greeted Barnes' Twentieth Century Entertainers on Theatre Royal. Madame Freed was in excellent voice, also with Miss Rosa Barnes. The moving pictures portraying scenes from the famous Dreyfus trial were by far the best that have been seen in Hongkong and gave a…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-05-19 - 1902-05-19
Summary:

Barnes' 20th Century Entertainers and the Biograph: Depicting scenes from the famous Dreyfus Trial. Entire change of programme. Box plan at the Robinson Piano Co.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1902-05-19 - 1902-05-19
Summary:

Barnes' 20th Century Entertainers and Biograph Company, entire change of programme. Defecting scenes from the famous Dreyfus Trial. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1904-01-27 - 1904-01-27
Summary:

Freear's New World-Famous Protean Vaudeville Entertainment Frivolities', there was a detailed description about Mr. Freear and his programme. Noted that M. M. Rehemanjee's celebrated bioscope will be shown in the interval. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1904-01-27 - 1904-01-30
Summary:

Freear's New World-Famous Protean Vaudeville Entertainment Frivolities,' there was a detailed description about Mr. Freear and his programme. Noted that Mr. M. Rehemanjee's celebrated bioscope will be shown in the interval.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1904-01-28 - 1904-01-30
Summary:

Freear's New World-Famous Protean Vaudeville Entertainment Frivolities', which made such an enormous success in Hong Kong 10 years ago. Noted that M. M. Rehemanjee's celebrated bioscope will be shown for 15 minutes after Freear's Frivolities. Full band in attendance. Booking…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-09-06 - 1905-09-07
Summary:

The performance which included new songs, new dances, new pictures by the Gaiety Stars. W. Hollinworth is the Manager of the company. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1905-09-06 - 1905-09-08
Summary:

Performance by the Famous Gaiety Stars, polite vaudeville. New songs, New Dances, New Pictures. Booking at Robinson Piano Co. W. Hollinworth is the Manager and James Morgan is the Business Representative.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1905-09-07 - 1905-09-07
Summary:

Performances by the famous Gaiety Stars Polite Vaudeville and Specialty Company. Tonight, grand change of programme, including new songs, new dances and new pictures. Booking at Robinson Piano Co. W. Hollinworth is the Lessee & Manager, while James Morgan is the Business Representative.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-09-08 - 1905-09-08
Summary:

Grand change of programme. W. Hollinworth is the Manager of the company. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-09-09 - 1905-09-09
Summary:

Grand change of programme, tonight is vice regal night. Matinee today. W. Hollinworth is the Manager of the company. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-25
Summary:

Under the arrangement with the Hongkong Educational Authorities, Capt. Davit Doull, of the Australian Imperial Force, entertained a large gathering of University and College students at the World Theatre with an illustrated lecture upon 'Australia, Civilized and Savage.' the lecturer…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-04
Summary:

It is assured that the T. Daniel Frawley Company, with Miss Adelo Blood as its star, will play in Hongkong from January 16 to 24. This statement was made by W. Renwick Smith, advance representative of Mr. Frawley and Miss Blood. In addition, Miss Adele Blood is known as the 'woman who made…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-11
Summary:

Mr. Dick Norton presented to a packed house at the Star Theatre his famous troop known as the Globe Trotters. There were 24 items on the programme. One pleasing feature was that out of the 120 jokes and witticisms flashed in 120 minutes, no one could be objected to as objectionable. The Globe…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-14
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is to be opened early next month. Capable of accommodating 1400 people, the theatre will have the most modern features and design. The proprietor of the theatre is Mr. Ma Chui-chiu. The Theatre will screen pictures under the able management of Mr. Leung Cheuk-wing and Mr.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-02
Summary:

Queen's Theatre, Hongkong's latest venture to cater for the cinema-loving public was opened with all the eclat which has made the Chinese famous. The pictures shown were mainly of the comedy type. The opening ceremony was performed by Hon. Mr. Kotewall. The palatial building was…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-08
Summary:

Mr. William Heughan, the famous Scottish singer, whose highly successful Theatre Royal concerts have won him a firm place in the Colony's favour, gives a concert in the Star Theatre this evening. Other performers included Dave Kennedy, Miss Gladys Sayer, also with 'The Quaints.'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-12
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is hosting 'Olympia Follies.' Showing at 5:15 and 9:15 till next Wednesday, the Company will also present New York and London songs by Hamilton and Mills, in addition to the dance performances. The Theatre will also screen 'Slim Shoulders' starring Irene…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-14
Summary:

Alexandre Dumas, the famous novelist of the 19th century, who wrote 'The Three Musketeers' and 'Monte Christo' is the author of 'The Lady of Monsoreau,' the film version of which is presented at the Queen's Theatre today and tomorrow. Genevieve Felix is in the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-19
Summary:

At the Queen's Theatre at 5.15 and 9.15 tonight, the famous magicians, Chefalo and Palermo, will repeat their programme which attracted such large audiences on Friday and Saturday. Commencing today, 'Determination,' a stupendous ten-reel film play will be exhibited at the Queen…