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: 1911-01-03 - 1911-01-04
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Tonight! Debut of Miss Dolly Swift. Debut of Miss Queenie Laurance, an eminent English artiste. Miss Sadie Melrose, Miss Pearl Lovell and Mr Frank King. The grand film 'Macbeth.'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-01-05 - 1911-01-07
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Queenie Laurance, Miss Sadie Melrose, Miss Pearl Lovell and Mr Frank King. Coming! The eminent comedian, Mr. Dennis Carnly.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-01-09 - 1911-01-09
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of all artistes, Miss Doll Swift and Miss Sadie Melrose. Last and farewell performance of Miss Pearl Lovell and Mr Frank King. Coming: Mr Dennis Carnly.

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Headline: The Empire
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-03-31
Summary:

This is the last night of the Donnelly Troupe at the Empire Theatre prior to their departure for Shanghai. Tomorrow night Mr Frank Foster makes his debut.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-03-31 - 1911-03-31
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). 2 performances on 7:15 to 9 and 9:15 to 11:30 p.m. Performance of Miss Irma de Lepomme every night. Performance of The Donnelly Troupe last night. Debut of Frank Foster tomorrow night.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-04-01 - 1911-04-01
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). 2 performances on 7:15 to 9 and 9:15 to 11:30 p.m. Debut of Frank Foster tonight.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-04-01 - 1911-04-01
Summary:

Performance by Frank Foster.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-04-03 - 1911-04-06
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). 2 performances on 7:15 to 9 and 9:15 to 11:30 p.m. Grand success of Miss Irma de Lepomme. Performance of the comedian, Frank Foster. Grand matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. at reduced prices.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-04-03 - 1911-04-06
Summary:

Performances by the black comedian Frank Foster and the celebrated soprano Miss Irma De Lepomme; magnificent films; matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-04-04
Summary:

Mr. Frank Morris made his debut at the Empire Cinematograph on Saturday night and was accorded a flattering reception. Miss Irma La Pomme continues to please her hearers with her refined singing.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-04-04
Summary:

Mr. Frank Foster, who arrived from Shanghai, has made his debut at the Empire Cinematograph.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-04-07 - 1911-04-10
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). 2 performances on 7:15 to 9 and 9:15 to 11:30 p.m. Grand success of Miss Irma de Lepomme. Performance of the comedian, Frank Foster. The new interesting film, 'Daily Life of the Human Ape on board of the U.S.…