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: 1897-04-24 - 1897-04-26
Summary:

The Cinematograph' was the latest and greatest success of London and Paris which will exhibit for a short season. There were five sessions a day, each scheduled for an hour. Admission price one dollar and children at half-price.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-01-20 - 1898-01-31
Summary:

The wonderful animatoscope will be on exhibition for a short time in Hong Kong, at No. 5, Arsenal Street, Queen's Road East, commencing from the 23rd January, and so forth. The Animatoscope is the Latest Invention of the Wizard Edison, and produces Pictures Life-Size and True to Nature,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-03-05 - 1902-03-06
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) For a short season. The Hughes Musical Comedy Co. will open at the Victoria Theatre on March 13th with 'The Speculators.' Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1903-04-24
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow, Saturday, at 8.30 p.m., the American Bioscope Company open for a short season in Hong Kong, at No. 5, Des Voeux Road. The programme includes Ventriloquism, Songs, Musical, Comedies, Bioscope and Phonograph Exhibitions. The prices of admission are 30 cents, 60 cents, and $1…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1905-09-02
Summary:

Introducing two excellent attractions: The Wheelers, group of trick riders and Dante, a conjurer, from the performance of The Gaiety Stars Entertainment Company, which opened a short season in the Theatre Royal. Other than that, the rest of the performers include: singing and dancing by Mr Eric…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-03-21 - 1908-04-03
Summary:

Des Voeux Road (Opposite to Central Market) For a short season only. Commencing Tuesday, 24th March. 3 performances each evening. Walter E. Deaves' and Vaudeville Co. with English Marionettes. Tour of the World. Price and schedule details included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-10
Summary:

A packed house greeted the initial performance of Professor Ryder, a society entertainer, magician, and illusionist of no mean ability, who opened at the Ko Shing theatre last evening for a short season.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-08-31
Summary:

The premises of the above company are still in the hands of the contractors who have not yet completed the repairs to the damaged roof and windows caused by the recent typhoon, but it is expected that the place will be re-opened shortly. New artists and a new set of animated pictures are…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-07-10 - 1919-07-16
Summary:

(No. 2 Zetland Street, Corner of Hoorain-Ali's, near Clock Tower) Special expensive and short engagement of La Bella Chiquita, who will change her programme of songs and dances nightly, making her debut in 'La Puce' and Miss Amity Rita, in 'Danse Fantaisie.' Grand…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-07-16
Summary:

A crowded audience was present on Thursday evening when the Alexandra Cinematograph opened for a short season. La Bella Chiquita gave a number of songs and dances while Miss Amity also created a favourable impression in a 'Danse Fantaisie.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-01-18
Summary:

At the Victoria Cinematograph Miss Hilda Hailes will commence a month's engagement. Another English artiste who will appear shortly is Miss Helle Marshall – The Lady Chevalier. To Miss Ruby Chrystal, who has delighted so many crowded audiences at the Salon-Cinema Theatre, a benefit…

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

There is another splendid change of programme arranged at this popular little hall of entertainment for tomorrow (Saturday) night. Performances by Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Ruby Crystal. The pictures are to be specially fine lot. 'A Story of Circus Life' is said to be one of the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-04-22 - 1911-04-24
Summary:

(Flower Street) Cinematograph vaudeville. This week 3 special pictures included: 'The Clown Coloured,' 'Max Linder in Search of a Sweetheart' and 'The Sceptre.' Tonight. Performances by Miss Grace Vyveene, and Miss Vera Ferrace on Friday, April 28, 1911. Debut of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-08
Summary:

At Victoria Theatre tonight the great film 'The Fall of Troy' is to be exhibited for the first time. It is a truly magnificent film. In addition, a number of other new pictures are to be shown includes 'Love, luck and gasoline' and 'Love and Money.' The Huxham Trio…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-27 - 1911-09-27
Summary:

Short season only. Starting from Wednesday, October 4. The great Jansen Show. Wonderful success in Shanghai, Tientsin and Peking. 500 new illusions and 15 big acts. Price details included. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-13 - 1911-10-19
Summary:

Special pictures this week at 9:15 p.m. include 'Latude,' 'The Coast of New Zealand,' 'Ma's Magnetism,' 'Faithless,' 'Dying Hard,' 'Too Short of Chairs' and 'An Unlucky Letter.' Performance by Miss Vera Ferrace and Bob…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-16 - 1913-01-18
Summary:

Commencing on Sunday, 19th January, and for a short season only. Hughes Musical Comedy Company's opening production, The Grafters. Price details included. Plan at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-17
Summary:

The Hughes Musical Comedy Company opens a short season at the Victoria Theatre on Sunday next, particulars of which appear in an advertisement in this issue. Bookings at Messrs Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-18
Summary:

The Hughes Musical Comedy Company opens a short season at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow (Sunday) evening, when they will produce 'The Grafters.'

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Headline: Theatre Royal
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-04-19 - 1913-04-26
Summary:

Edison's latest invention is now staged in the theatres in New York and London, and will shortly be exhibited at Theatre Royal, City Hall, Hong Kong. The Edison Kinetophone Agency having the sole rights for selling the apparatus and films in China, Philippines, the Straits and India.