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: 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-09-02
Summary:

Mr. Will Holmsworth's Co. opened their season last night at the theatre Royal, and the show is nothing short of successful. Mr. Eric Hewell, Miss Ruby Maxwell, Miss Maud Larele, and Miss Lancy Stewart performed in the first part. The first part of the programme concluded with a refined and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-11-01 - 1910-11-11
Summary:

Open shortly with a high-class pictorial, dramatic, and musical entertainment under the direction of Mr. Robert Stephenson (lately stage manager, Dallas' and Bandmann's Opera Companies)

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-04-22 - 1911-04-24
Summary:

3 special Cinematograph Vaudeville pictures this week: The Clown (coloured, Max Linder in search of a sweetheart); The Sceptre (Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Grace Vyveene); Arriving Shortly -- Miss Grace Wilson (look out for Vera Ferrace's benefit).

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-07 - 1911-07-15
Summary:

Cinematograph vaudeville at 9.15 p.m. every evening by Miss Violet Bonnetta; 7.15 p.m. pictures only, the grand English coronation film will arrive shortly.

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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: 1911-09-27 - 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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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-24
Summary:

No one need to go short of a good laugh while 'The Follies' are giving their performance at the Bijou. Mr. Bob Stephenson, Miss Ada Rowley, Miss Dolly Swift and Miss Gladys Spencer serve good performances.

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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.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-29
Summary:

A large number of people assembled at the Theatre Royal last night to witness the first demonstration in Hong Kong of Edison's latest invention Kinetophone, the union of moving picture with voice was pleasing and effective. The first item was a short description of the invention, given by a…

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Headline: The Kinetophone
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-04-30
Summary:

The Edison Kinetophone Agency gave another successful demonstration of Mr. Edison latest invention in the Theatre Royal last night. There was a noticeable improvement in some respects, and it is very probable that the Kinetophone will not only revolutionise the cinematograph business, but prove…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-02 - 1913-06-10
Summary:

Notice that The Bijou Theatre will be closed temporarily for the purpose of undergoing a thorough renovation; The Bijou will be re-opened shortly under new management

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-02
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre has been closed temporarily for repairs. The premises are being thoroughly renovated and will shortly be opened under new management.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-31
Summary:

Patrons of the Bijou Theatre have a treat in store for them. The powerful 3,000 ft. drama 'A Fatal Love' will be thrown on the screen. Miss Violet Bonnetta will also appear shortly.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-06
Summary:

Edison's wonderful talking pictures are to appear at the Theatre Royal for a short season, commencing next Wednesday. Since the invention was last seen in Hongkong, the great 'Wizard of Sound and Light' has made startling improvements, and some of the subjects recorded are said to…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-12-13 - 1913-12-16
Summary:

A week of special feature films, the Pathe's Gazette, 'From Circus to Race Course,' a thrilling and sensational drama in 3 parts and in 4,000 feet will be screened shortly; 'Germinal' in 5 parts, 8,000 feet on Dec 17th.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-12-27 - 1913-12-30
Summary:

The Pathe's Gazette, Nick Winter and 'The Phantom Thief,' a great detective drama in 3 parts, 3,000 feet to be screened shortly; the great powerful coloured sensational film, 'The King of the Air' in 5 parts, 8,000 feet.