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: 1904-08-22
Summary:

The proprietors of the Metropole Theatre have entirely renovated the interior of the building and have supplied comfortable seats in place of the chairs lately used. New scenery has also been procured, and a number of new performers appeared on Saturday night including Miss Gertie Masie, Mr Jim…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-06-28
Summary:

The state of the new seats in the stalls of the Theatre Royal, which made of teak wood and look substantial enough were falling into pieces. The arm-rests and the side of the chairs were decayed, which prevented use.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-05-23
Summary:

Li Ming charged Chun Chi district watchman No. 32 with assault. Li Ming stated that he saw the defendant in the Chung Hing Theatre. The defendant pleaded not guilty. Mr. Wood ordered the defendant to pay a fine of $5 in default 14 days of hard labour.

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

Messrs Ramos and Ramos, proprietors of the 'Victoria' Cinematograph in Des Voeux Road, conceived the idea some time ago of erecting a theatre worthy of the Colony, and they secured the site on which stood the old Hongkong Cinematograph, opposite the market. Portion of this site was…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-04-12
Summary:

The Salon Cinema Theatre was offered for sale as a going concern by Mr. Geo Lammert yesterday at noon, but owing to a dearth of bids the property was withdrawn. Previous to the sale Mr. Lammert announced that no films, piano, and bent wood chairs or any assets were offered; there remained for…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-01-20 - 1911-01-25
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. For a few nights. 'The Golden Rose,' a coloured picture of Pathe Frere's production. Benefit performance for Miss Thelma Wood on January 26. Grand success of Miss Dolly Swift,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-01-26
Summary:

A monster programme has been arranged for the Empire Cinematograph Theatre from the performances of Miss Thelma Wood, Misses Queenie Laurance, Dolly Swift, Sadie Mahrose and Messrs Gus Hayward and Dennis Darney. Tomorrow night the grand dramatic film entitled Lieut Rose, R. N., and the Arabian…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-01-26 - 1911-01-26
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Monster programme. Benefit performance to Miss Thelma Wood, artisted by Miss Queenie Laurance, Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Sadie Melrose, Mr Dennis Carnly and Mr Hayward.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-05-27
Summary:

The new Victoria Theatre, a fine building in Des Voeux Road, erected by Messrs. Ramos and Ramos, was opened last night, the initial performance being well attended, in spite of the attraction at the City Hall. The theatre is capable of seating upwards of 800 persons, the chairs being of the tip-…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-17 - 1913-09-19
Summary:

Performance from Conjurer Verto, the Illusionist; Screening of 'East Lynne', a pathetic drama from Mrs. H. Wood's novel

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-21
Summary:

This morning at the Police Court, a Chinese, who was charged with the theft of a pair of slippers was said to have deprived the owner of them while he was asleep in the Taiping Theatre. He also relieved another of the audience of a silver button, and this morning when he appeared before Mr. Wood…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-23 - 1915-12-24
Summary:

On Dec 24, 'Max Sees Life,' a screaming 2 part comedy by Max Linder, positively one of the funniest picture ever produced; also the two part drama 'The Final Turn'; Pathe's British Gazette; 'Babes in the Wood'; 'A Xmas Problem'; 'The Talisman,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-23 - 1915-12-24
Summary:

A 2-part comedy by Max Linder, 'Max Sees Life,' on Friday, 24th December, 1915. The drama 'The Final Turn' in 2 parts. Matinees including 'Babes in the Wood,' 'Xmas Problem' and 'Talisman.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-24 - 1915-12-24
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Max Sees Life' (2 parts) and 'The Final Turn' (2 parts); Screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Xmas screening: 'Babes in the Wood'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-25 - 1915-12-27
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Max Sees Life' (2 parts) and 'The Final Turn' (2 parts); Screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Xmas screening: 'Babes in the Wood'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-20 - 1916-01-22
Summary:

Tonight! The great Pathe masterpiece in 5 parts, featuring the famous child actress Marie Fromet, of 'Les Miserables' fame in 'The Price of Discipline'; 'Pathe's British Gazette'; 'The Fantastic Umbrella'; 'In the Wood of Mortain'; '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-20 - 1916-01-22
Summary:

The great Pathe masterpiece in 5 parts, 'The Price of Discipline,' on Friday, 21th January. Marie Fromet is featured. Interesting pictures including 'The Fantastic Umbrella' and 'In the Woods of Mortain.' Pathe's British Gazette included. Comic including '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-21 - 1916-01-21
Summary:

Films screenings including Pathe's 'Price of Discipline' (5 parts) featuring the famous child actress Marie Fromest of Les Miserables, 'Fantastic Umbrellea', 'In the Woods of Mortain' and 'Mike the Housemaid'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-22 - 1916-01-24
Summary:

Films screenings including Pathe's 'Price of Discipline' (5 parts) featuring the famous child actress Marie Fromest of 'Les Miserables,' 'Fantastic Umbrellea', 'In the Woods of Mortain' and 'Mike the Housemaid'; Screening of Pathe's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-21 - 1916-07-22
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's photoplay 'The Mystery of the Woods' in 3 parts, 'One of the Bravest' in 2 parts, Pathe's British Gazette: 'Armoured Train at the Front', 'Temple Grounds at Nara' and 'When Love Took Wings' (Keystone); Coming film…