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: 1905-05-31
Summary:

P. S. 75 MacDonald, of Yau ma-ti police station, charged a Chinaman with behaving in a disorderly and riotous manner in the Po Hing Theatre on the evening of the 23rd instant, Mr, Orme fined him $5.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-09-21
Summary:

Miss Phyllis Eddie Macdonald, the celebrated artiste of the Tivoli Theatre Sydney, is to make her debut at the Victoria Cinematograph. The proprietors announce that a new lot of magnificent films have arrived.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-09-22
Summary:

It was a large and appreciative audience that greeted the initial performance of Miss Phyllis Eddie Macdonald at the Victoria Cinematograph on Monday evening, and the management is indeed to be congratulated on having secured the services of such an excellent artist. Previously Miss Macdonald…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-09-26
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph continues to attract large audiences every evening. Apart from the singing performance by Miss Macdonald, tonight and tomorrow two excellent films, 'The Lady Barrister' and 'The Shipowner's Daughter' will be shown in addition to the usual…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-09-30
Summary:

Special attractions are announced at the Victoria Cinematograph tonight, when the celebrated French artistes, Mdlle. Cecilia and Mons. L. Verard, make their debut. Miss Macdonald, of the Sydney Tivoli, is also appearing. The films are all interesting and entertaining.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-10-06
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph continues to provide plenty of entertainment for the many patrons who nightly attend this popular place of amusement. Miss P.E. Macdonald is still as charming as ever while Miss Cecilia and Mr L. Verard are proving themselves capable entertainers.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-10-12
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph continues to enjoy popularity, The films at present being shown are new and entertaining, and Miss Phyllis E. Macdonald is a great favourite. Her catchy songs and choruses are much enjoyed.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-10-13
Summary:

The programme this week at the Victoria Cinematograph is both varied and interesting. Apart from the amusement provided by pictures. Miss Phyllis E. Macdonald, Miss Cecilia and Mr Verard both provided their fine vocal efforts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-10-19
Summary:

Apart from the performance by Miss Phyllis E. Macdonald, Miss Cecilia and Mr Verard, Victoria Cinematograph shows pictures, including 'The Brigands of Calabria,' a film which shows the colour of the scenery being most faithfully reproduced. 'A Gamble for a woman' is also very…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-10-30
Summary:

Several instances having come to be notice of the management of the Victoria Cinematograph that persons were attempting to gain admission by means of family tickets which were forged, the management has placed the matter to the police. To celebrate the first anniversary of the opening of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-11-03
Summary:

There was a bumper house at the Victoria Cinematograph on Sunday evening, when Miss P.E. Macdonald held her benefit performance. Mille Cecilia and Mr L. Verard continue to please the large audiences while Miss Violet Russell and Little Thelma are great favourites. The pictures thrown on the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-11-23
Summary:

Miss P. E. Macdonald continues to draw large audiences and there is also an amusing lot of pictures exhibited. Mr Torras meets with a warm welcome and the entertainment provided is always very interesting. We learn that family tickets can be purchased but are only available from Monday to Friday…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-11-24
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph is still showing some interesting films to full houses. Miss Macdonald's latest songs do not seem to be as those she sang a while ago.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-04
Summary:

Dr. F. B. Macdonald made statements on the stable nerve systems among children and attributed some of the trouble to the cinema.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-10
Summary:

Tonight, the management of the Hongkong Theatre is showing the first and second episodes of the splendid film 'Peg O' the Ring.' In this capital picture there are no less than 15 episodes consisting of 30 parts, and picture-goers will be pleased to know that Lucille Love (Grace…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-04
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, the further instalments of 'The Red Ace' haven't arrived yet. A change of programme takes place with a splendid picture 'Mr Pipp' with Sydney Chaplin and there will be changes of the programme at all matinees. 'Second in Command'…

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

There is a great deal of misconceptions going round with regard to the salaries paid to Cinema stars, like Charlies Chaplin and Mary Pickford. The price per Chaplin film fades into insignificance when compared with the million dollars spent by William Fox's picture 'Queen of the Sea…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-05
Summary:

Three youths were charged with assaulting a ticket collector in Tai Ping theatre and with disorderly behaviour. Inspector Macdonald said while the performance was in progress early on Sunday morning defendants, the men who had third-class tickets, went with five others to the first-class seats…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-01
Summary:

The new picture at the Coronet 'The Auction Block,' is adapted from the novel of the same name by Rex Beach. Rubye De Remer is the feminine lead and the large cast including Florence Deshon, Dorothy Wheeler, Florence John, Tom Powers, Walter Hitchcock, Ned Burton, Charles Graham,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-18
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre is now presenting a big Metro attraction in 'The Voice of Conscience.' Provided with a dual role, Francis X. Bushman, assisted by Beverly Bayne, appears in this fine film. Film synopsis included.