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…

3
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…

4
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: 1915-11-05
Summary:

The war pictures 'The French troops in Argonne' will be staged in two parts, followed by the British Gazette No. 333 showing latest Paris fashions, and the coal strike, Messrs. Lloyd George, Arthur Henderson and Runciman at Cardiff. In addition, the most enthralling drama 'When…

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-09
Summary:

The official cinematograph record of the first stage of 'The Battle of the Somme' is the real thing at last. Realistic sights were shown, including the wounded which some find it unbearable. Lloyd George's review included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-08 - 1917-06-08
Summary:

Screening of 'Who's Guilty' (5th & 6th Series), Pathe's British Gazette, 'Luke Joins the Navy' (cartoon comics)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-08 - 1917-06-08
Summary:

Screening of 'Who's Guilty' (5th & 6th Story), British and American Gazette, 'Home, Sweet Home' (comic cartoon by Goldberg) and 'Luke Joins the Navy' (comic scene played by Lonsome Luke); Matinees at Saturday and Sunday

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-09 - 1917-06-09
Summary:

Screening of 'Who's Guilty' (5th & 6th Story), British and American Gazette, 'Home, Sweet Home' (comic cartoon by Goldberg) and 'Luke Joins the Navy' (comic scene played by Lonsome Luke); Matinees at today and tomorrow

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-09 - 1917-06-11
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Who's Guilty' (5th & 6th Series), Pathe's British Gazette, 'Luke Joins the Navy' (cartoon comics)

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-29 - 1917-06-29
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's color feature 'Hands From the Shadow' and 'Who's Guilty' (11th Series), Pathe's American Gazette, 'The Great War', 'Lonesome Luke' (Comedy) and Keystone Comedy

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-30 - 1917-07-02
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's color feature 'Hands From the Shadow' and 'Who's Guilty' (11th Series), Pathe's American Gazette, 'The Great War', 'Lonesome Luke' (Comedy) and Keystone Comedy

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-07 - 1917-07-09
Summary:

Performance by Mr. Joseph Blascheck with support by Miss Alice Austin; Screening of 'Who's Guilty' (final stories), Pathe's British Gazette, The Great War and Lonesome Luke; Coming film: 'The Shielding Shadow'

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-10 - 1917-08-10
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'The Shielding Shadow' (1st & 2nd episodes), Pathe's American Gazette; Comics: 'Luke and the Mermaids', 'The Leading Lady' and 'Nutty News' (cartoon comic)

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-10 - 1917-08-10
Summary:

An one-paged ad.; Screening of Pathe's 'The Shielding Shadow' (1st and 2nd episodes) featuring Grace Darmond, Leon Bary and Ralph Kellard, 'Luke and the Mermaids' and 'Nutty News'

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-11 - 1917-08-11
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's 'The Shielding Shadow' (1st & 2nd episodes), Pathe's American Gazette; Comics: 'Luke and the Mermaids', 'The Leading Lady' and 'Nutty News' (cartoon comic)

18
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: 1917-11-13 - 1917-11-13
Summary:

Screening of 'Grip of Evil' featuring Jackie Saunders, 'Study of Birds', 'Annals of the War' and Comics: 'Luke Late Lunchers' and 'Feeding the Kitty'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-14 - 1917-11-15
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Grip of Evil' featuring Jackie Saunders, 'Study of Birds', 'Annals of the War' and Comics: 'Luke Late Lunchers' and 'Feeding the Kitty'