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: 1902-11-19
Summary:

A fire has totally destroyed the theatre at Port Arthur, says the Shanghai Times. It was the only place of entertainment for the foreign community, and had a seating capacity for about 1,000 persons.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-06-24
Summary:

Tomorrow night the Metropole hotel will be opened with a high-class vaudeville performance. Among the artistes who are billed to appear, are Tom Morcomb, Comedian and mimic; Walter King, Baritone; Miss Gertie Maisie, refined serio-comic; Authur Jones, Comedian and character impersonator; James…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1904-06-27
Summary:

The promoters of the Variety Entertainment at the Metropole Theatre on Saturday night have no reason to complain of the attendance. There is a detailed description of the performers including McCormick, Arthur James, Walter Keene, Tom Morcomb, Gertie Maisie, J. Christie. Noted that the American…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-09-20
Summary:

Referring to the absence of any attempt on the part of the people to celebrate the conclusion of peace, the 'Japan Herald' mentions that it is reported in a gentleman representing the well-known Bioscope Company of London, who succeeded in taking a number of films at Port Arthur. Those…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-01-13
Summary:

We understand that the Reception Committee for the entertainment of H. R. H. Prince Arthur of Connaught, on his arrival in the Colony next month decided at their meeting yesterday to invite the public, both European and Chinese. H. R. H. dine with the Chinese Community in the Ko Shing Theatre.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-01-22
Summary:

For the preparation of Prince Arthur of Connaught's visit, a Chinese banquet is to be given at enormous expense in the Ko Shing Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-01-31
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – One citizen wrote to suggest the change of venue of the Chinese dinner in the Ko Shing Theatre, in the arrival of Prince Arthur Connaught. The writer suggests this decision is not suitable and suggest Supreme Court buildings and Post Office; the Harbour Master'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1906-05-14
Summary:

A very interesting series of entertainments is to be given at City Hall on the evenings of Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The proceeds are to be in aid of the Okayama Orphanage, Japan. Picture of the Russo-Japanese War will be shown, scenes including 'A Naval Engagement in the Japan Sea,…

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Headline: Science Marvels
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-08-06
Summary:

Some of the latest achievements of scientific research were on view at Burlington House, the headquarters of the Royal Society, London. Prof. Arthur Gamage showed an extraordinary arrangement of electrical instruments; another interesting device is the adaptation of the cinematograph from…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-04-22
Summary:

At the Summary Court, Ah Fun claimed the sum of $120 from Arthur Dreyfuss. The defendant knew Mr. Almazoff, whose business was that of the Salon Cinema theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-06-27
Summary:

The magnificent new film just arrived from Paris showing the Races and accident to the two French Ministers, also the funeral procession of Minister Bertenux, who was killed, will be exhibited in the Victoria Theatre tonight. Mr. Arthur Balenombe will also give an exhibition of his latest…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-01-03
Summary:

When Messrs Ramos and Ramos contemplated building the popular picture palace, the Victoria Theatre, it was thought that the building to be erected would have ample accommodation for some years to come. Certainly on benefit nights, matinees and at many other times the accommodation is wholly…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-05-02
Summary:

There appear the so-called 'talking pictures,' a synchronization of the cinematograph and the phonograph by electrical science, are already in craze in London and Paris. So premising have been these reproductions of plays and operas that two prominent producers, Charles Frohman and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-18
Summary:

Calgary, Alta., March 19 – Arthur J. Aylesworth, the theatre manager of the city, goes to the wilds of Alaska in order to find the subjects for the movies, an attempt to take the study of natural history a great step forward. A year will probably elapse before the party again reaches Calgary.…

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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: 1913-05-29
Summary:

The Dallas Comedy Company opened a short season in Hong Kong at the Victoria Theatre. 'The Thief' is from the French of Henri Bernstein, by Cosmo Gordon Lennox, and abound with big possibilities. Mr. Henry Dallas and Miss May Hallett will play the role of injured husband and erring…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-31
Summary:

Sir Arthur Pinero wants people to be allowed to smoke in theatres, and believe that this is a move that can attract audiences. He described men as 'smoking animals' and talked about the charming smoking moves of Mr. Barries.

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

Mr. Henry Dallas has reserved two best one-act pieces for his last two nights in the Victoria Theatre. In addition to the triple bill, several new Films will be shown on the Cinematograph.

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

A Woman's Madness: A woman rushed on to the course during the Derby, and seized the bridle of the King's horse. Herbert Jones is so injured that he has to be removed on a stretcher. The woman is reported to be dead. Two cinematograph operators secured pictures of Davison's rush.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-10-07
Summary:

The article mentioned the strong growth of the cinema business in Great Britain and America. These important and interesting facts of the wonderful growth of cinema are given by Mr. Valentia Steer in his book, The Romance of the Cinema. Mr. Steer also mentioned the cinematograph has caught the…