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: 1902-01-04 - 1902-01-05
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The great film, 'An Episode in the Life of Henry VIII.' Reappearance of Harris and Vernon. Extraordinary success of Miss Lynda Davies. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-05-16 - 1902-05-17
Summary:

See the Biograph: Presenting the moving pictures of the Dreyfus Trial, scenes included: The Court-martial at Rennes, The Deposition of General Mercier, The Fight between the Journalists, Dreyfus in Irons at Devil's Island, Suicide of Colonel Henry, The Attempt Against Maitre Laborie,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-01-25 - 1910-01-27
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central, Corner of Pottinger Street) Premier hall of the colony. Schedule details included. For 3 nights only. The 25th, 26th and 27th January, 1910. The magnificent films 'Peking,' 'The Modern Aerial Navigation' and 'The Aeroplanes of Mr Henry Farman.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-01-28 - 1910-01-29
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central, Corner of Pottinger Street) Premier hall of the colony. Schedule details included. For 3 nights more. The 28th, 29th and 30th January, 1910. 'The Modern Aerial Navigation' and 'The Aeroplanes of Mr Henry Farman.' The best artistes Miss Hilda Hailes,…

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Headline: Al Fresco Fete
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-24 - 1912-11-01
Summary:

In aid of the funds of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to be held in the compound of the Roman Catholic Cathedral on Sunday; 3rd Nov from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. under the most distinguished patronage of His excellency the Governor Sir Francis, Henry May and Lady May; admission ticket $ 1.00 which…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-01-08 - 1915-01-09
Summary:

The great military picture 'High Treason' in 4 parts and 4,000 feet long. The fourth series of war pictures in 3 parts and 3,000 feet long. Both will be shown tonight, 8th January. Special performance by Henry & May for one night only on Sunday, 10th January.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-08 - 1915-01-09
Summary:

On Jan 8, the best picture programme ever presented to the public when the great military picture 'High Treason' in 4 parts- 4,000 feet long (thrilling & startling) will be screened, this film has been obtained at great expense; also 4th series of War Pictures in 3 parts - 3,000…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-01-09 - 1915-01-11
Summary:

Film screening of 'High Treason' (4 parts, 4,000 ft) and the 4th Series of War Pictures (2 parts, 3,000 ft); Coming performance by Henry and May, the Cyclists

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-01-12 - 1915-01-12
Summary:

Film screening of 'Left Alone' (4 parts, 4,000 ft); Performance by Henry and May, The Cyclists; Coming performance: Aerial Flights and Comicalities

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-01-13 - 1915-01-14
Summary:

Film screening of 'Left Alone' (4 parts, 4,000 ft); Performance by Henry and May, The Cyclists; Coming performance: Aerial Flights and Comicalities

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-01-14 - 1915-01-16
Summary:

The thrilling drama in 4 parts, 'Acquitted' in 4,000 feet long, on Friday, 15th January. Performance by Henry & May.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-14 - 1915-01-16
Summary:

On Jan 15, the thrilling drama 'Acquitted' in 4 parts - 4,000 feet long; performance by Henry & May.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-01-15 - 1915-01-15
Summary:

Film screening of 'Acquitted' (4 parts, 4,000 ft); Performance by Henry and May, The Cyclists

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-01-16 - 1915-01-18
Summary:

Film screening of 'Acquitted' (4 parts, 4,000 ft); Performance by Henry and May, The Cyclists

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-11 - 1915-11-13
Summary:

The powerful drama 'Left Alone' in 4 parts and 4,000 feet long. Other interesting and historical films included. Performance by Henry & May.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-17 - 1916-05-17
Summary:

Films screenings including 'In the Midst of the Jungle' (3 parts) and 'Henry VII & Anne Boylen' (3 parts)

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-18 - 1916-05-19
Summary:

Films screenings including 'In the Midst of the Jungle' (3 parts) and 'Henry VII & Anne Boylen' (3 parts)

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-18 - 1916-08-18
Summary:

Tonight, a special item 'Black Box Mystery' [sic] in 15 episodes by E. P. Oppenheim, England's great mystery fiction writer, played by the British film favourite Henry Rawlinson and Anna Little.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-02-15 - 1918-02-16
Summary:

From Feb 15-18, 9.15 pm performance, a thrilling Pathe drama 'The Tramp' in 3 parts, those who saw Henry Krauss in the 'Miserables' [sic] will remember his brilliant acting, and appreciate him still more in this new role; Pathe's American Gazette and various comics;…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-15 - 1918-02-18
Summary:

Programme tonight, 9.15 performance in 3 parts, 'The Tramp,' those who saw Henry Krauss in 'Les Miserables' will remember his brilliant acting and appreciate him, still more in this new role. Pathe's American Gazette and various comics. Watch for the romantic and…