A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-04-28
Summary:

On Monday the 'Napoleon of the world's magicians' arrives in the Colony and will stay one week. This magician is from England and had made various performance before the Kings and presidents. His first part of the program is called 'creation and the second part will have a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-05-07
Summary:

The writer congrats Mr. Thurston, assisted by Winfield Blacke and Miss Maude Amber, on filling the theatre Royal on Saturday evening. He filled the theatre 'as we have never seen it filled before,' entertained the audience for 2.5 hours. The magician's card trick is wonderful, and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-05-14
Summary:

A crowded house patronised the Great Thurston on Saturday evening and was as mystified as ever Thurston alone was well worth the money, but mention must also be made of the clever vocal comedy of Miss Maud Amber and Mr. Winfield Blake, not to mention the roaring laughter created by the moving…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-24
Summary:

Mr. Harold Evelyn (Ben Hur) will give a private demonstration of physical culture, feats of strength, etc., at the Hongkong Cinematograph tomorrow evening.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-27
Summary:

In addition to the liberal programme of interesting pictures shown at the Hongkong Cinematograph, which is under new management, Mr. Harold F. Evelyn, a New Zealander, gave a display of feats of strength and showed by keeping time to music the great command he has of each muscle.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-04 - 1916-03-06
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Nigger' (5 parts), presented by William Farnum

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-22
Summary:

There was a claim for hire of cinematograph films and for posters brought by Harold Seth against the Hongkong Cinematograph Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-09
Summary:

Mr D. Rodrigues, manager of the Far Eastern Film Service (Metro Pictures) has opened an office in Hongkong. His first film 'The Great Secret' featuring Frances Bushman, will be shown at the Victoria Theatre next week. Other pictures of the Metro series will be shown. Other pictures of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-12 - 1918-01-12
Summary:

Tonight, see 11th and 12th episodes of 'Mystery of the Double Cross.' Also 'Love's Sacrifice' and 'The Riddle of the Cross.' On the same programme, 'Lonesome Luke, Mechanic' and Gazettes. Matinees with 'Double Cross,' Saturday only. Booking…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-08 - 1918-02-09
Summary:

Friday, 8th February, Pathe's great Gold Rooster film in 5 parts, 'When Baby Forgot' featuring Baby Marie Osborne. Also Pathe's American Gazette and a screaming comedy in 2 parts, 'Luke, Messenger.' Watch for the opening date of the latest serial, 'The Fatal…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-29 - 1918-04-01
Summary:

Tonight, 5th and 6th episodes of the great success serial of love and danger, 'The Fatal Ring,' with Pearl White and Warner Oland. Also Pathe British Gazette No. 437, Annals of the War No. 18 and comedy, 'Luke, Plumber' in two parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-13 - 1918-04-13
Summary:

Tonight, fine programme, Pearl White and Warner Oland in 'The Fatal Ring,' episode 9 and episode 10. Also Harold Loyd [sic] in 'Lonesome Luke Loses Patients.' Sunday 6 p.m., by many requests, 'The Cigarette Girl,' a Gold Rooster play featuring Gladys Hulette. Don…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-10 - 1918-05-13
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Fatal Ring,' episode 17 and 18. 'Stop! Luke! Listen!' Also Pathe's British Gazette No. 44 and Annals of the War No.22. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-17 - 1918-05-20
Summary:

17th, 18th, 19th and 20th May, the final episodes of 'The Fatal Ring': 'The Crystal Maze' and 'The End of the Trail.' Also British Gazette No. 444 and American Gazette No. 53. And Harold Lloyd in 'Bliss.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-24 - 1918-05-24
Summary:

Tonight, the perfect programme: British Gazette No. 445 with all the news from home; 'The On-the-Square Girl,' the finest 5-part film ever shown in the far east; 'Luke and the Wild Woman' [sic], in 2 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-25 - 1918-05-27
Summary:

Tonight, 'The On-the-Square Girl,' a story of New York's fast set and of one girl who was on the Square; 'Luke and the Wild Woman' [sic]; British Gazette No. 445. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-06 - 1918-06-06
Summary:

Tonight, a complete change of programme: all-comedy night. Bell's Vaudeville in new songs and dances. Also Max Linder, Wiffles and Lonesome Luke. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-07 - 1918-06-10
Summary:

7th, 8th, 9th and 10th June, the opening episodes of 'The Seven Pearls' episode 1 (3 parts) and episodes 2 (2 parts). Also Harold Lloyd in 'All Aboard' and British Gazette No. 447. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-04 - 1918-07-04
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Seven Pearls,' episode 7 and episode 8. Also Lonesome Luke in 'We Never Sleep.' Sunday, July 7th at 9.15 p.m., The Ginks, an all-star company.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-15 - 1918-07-15
Summary:

July 14th and 15th, 'Judex' episodes 6 and 7. Also Harold Lloyd in 'The Great Idea' [sic], etc. Booking at Anderson's.