A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1904-06-29 - 1904-06-30
Summary:

Metropole Hotel's sole proprietor Mr. Jas. Christie presented great success of popular weekly entertainments by Ware and Ross' Entertainers introducing Tom Morcomb, Miss Gertie Maisie, Walter King, McCormick and McGinty, the Percipaphone, the American Biograph, Jas. Christie and George…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-06-30 - 1904-07-01
Summary:

Metropole Theatre's great success of popular weekly entertainments by Ware and Ross' Entertainers introducing Tom Morcomb, Arthur Walters, Miss Gertie Maisie, Walter King, McCormick and McGinty, The Percipaphone, American Biograph, Jas. Christie and George Gibbs. Price and schedule…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-06-30
Summary:

The second popular weekly entertainment at the Metropole Theatre, Metropole Hotel, takes place on Sat evening, commencing at 9 pm. Artists include Tom Morcomb, Miss Gertie Maisie, Walter King, McCormick and McGinty, the Percipaphone, American Biograph, Jas. Christie and George Gibbs. Rickshas […

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1904-06-30 - 1904-07-01
Summary:

Metropole Hotel's sole proprietor Mr. Jas. Christie presented great success of popular weekly entertainments by Ware and Ross' Entertainers introducing Tom Morcomb, Miss Gertie Maisie, Walter King, McCormick and McGinty, the Percipaphone, Projectoscope [sic], Jas. Christie and George…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1904-07-01 - 1904-07-04
Summary:

Metropole Hotel's sole proprietor Mr. Jas. Christie presented great success of popular weekly entertainments by Ware and Ross' Entertainers introducing Tom Morcomb, Miss Gertie Maisie, Walter King, McCormick and McGinty, the Percipaphone, the American Biograph, Jas. Christie and George…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-07-02 - 1904-07-02
Summary:

Metropole Theatre's great success of popular weekly entertainments tonight by Ware and Ross' Entertainers introducing Tom Morcomb, Arthur Walters, Miss Gertie Maisie, Walter King, McCormick and McGinty, The Percipaphone, American Biograph, Jas. Christie and George Gibbs. Price and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1904-07-02 - 1904-07-04
Summary:

Metropole Hotel's sole proprietor Mr. Jas. Christie presented great success of popular weekly entertainments by Ware and Ross' Entertainers introducing Tom Morcomb, Miss Gertie Maisie, Walter King, McCormick and McGinty, the Percipaphone, the American Biograph, Jas. Christie and George…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-07-04 - 1904-07-04
Summary:

Metropole Theatre's great success of popular weekly entertainments tonight by Ware and Ross' Entertainers introducing Tom Morcomb, Miss Gertie Maisie, Walter King, McCormick and McGinty, The Percipaphone, American Biograph, Jas. Christie and George Gibbs. Price and schedule included.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-07-04
Summary:

Considering the state of weather there was good attendance at the Metropole Theatre on Saturday night, and the entertainment was as interesting as was that of the previous week. The artistes were Messrs. George Gibbs, Walter Keene, Gertie Maisie, J. Christie and Tom Morcomb. There was also an…

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Headline: Living Pictures
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-18
Summary:

We heartily congratulate both the Victoria and Bijou Cinemagraphs upon the remarkably short spaces of time since the actual date of King George's Coronation in which they have been able to present to their patrons up-to-date and excellent films of the Coronation processions. The pictures…

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

Messrs Ramos and Ramos, the proprietors of Victoria Theatre, have just concluded arrangements for the exhibition of the animated picture Gazette of Pathé Freres which will be quite a new thing in Hongkong. Gazette is an ordinary film showing the latest happenings from all over the world. A…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-03-30 - 1912-04-09
Summary:

Screening of 'Saint George and the Dragon' by Milano Film, and performance by Harry Nellie; Special band nights every Thursday

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-01
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre has arranged for weekly band nights on Thursday, when, in addition to the picture show, the band of the 1st K.O.Y.L.I. will play special programmes. Last night there was exhibited the most sensational film of the current year, the legendary masterpiece,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-11
Summary:

The thrilling drama of 'St. George and the Dragon' is being depicted at the Victoria Theatre and the other pictures thrown on the screen are of the best.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-24
Summary:

Mr. James Younge, who looks after the interest of the Dallas Comedy Company is here. Performances with Sir George Alexander's St. James' Theatre play 'The Thief' will begin on Wednesday. The original venue was Theatre Royal and was changed to Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-26
Summary:

Booking for the Dallas Comedy Company's season at the Victoria Theatre opens today at Moutrie's. The performances commence on Wednesday with Sir George Alexander's play from St. James' Theatre 'The Thief.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-28
Summary:

There is a photo of Miss May Hallat. She was introduced as the leading female role of 'The Thief,' by great London Production of Sir George Alexander. Mr. Henry Dallas is to present the performance at Victoria Theatre tonight.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-03 - 1914-04-06
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Mystery of Yellow Room' (in 3 parts); Coming film: Lord Lytton's 'The Last Days of Pompeii' and 'George Carpentler v. Bomdardler Wells'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-04 - 1914-04-06
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the detective picture 'The Mystery of Yellow Room' in 3 parts; Lord Lytton's wonderful masterpiece 'The Last Days of Pompeii' in 8,000 feet will soon be exhibited; watch for the great picture George Carpentier v Bomdardier Wells.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-12 - 1914-06-12
Summary:

Films screenings including 'A Leap of Despair' (3 parts) and 'Bombardler Wells vs George Carpentler' (Boxing Film, 1,000 ft); Screening of The latest Gaumont Graphic