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: 1910-07-04 - 1910-07-09
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Tuesday! The most complete funeral production of King Edward VII. Grand success of Miss Laura and Diamond. Miss May Lewis, introducing a novelty cinematograph film showing Miss Lewis'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-07-05
Summary:

Tonight the splendid film of the funeral of the late King Edward is to be shown at the Empire Cinematograph Theatre. The film was shown to a few privileged spectators on Monday evening and needless to say it fulfils everything that was expected of it. An absolutely new programme of films has…

83
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-07-06
Summary:

Despite the heavy rain there was a very large attendance at the Empire Cinematograph Theatre on Tuesday evening principally by the magnificent film of the funeral of the late King Edward. At the conclusion several pictures of the Royal Family were shown. Miss Laura Diamond and Miss May Lewis…

84
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-07-13 - 1910-07-14
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Positively last two nights, 13th and 14th July, The Funeral Procession of His Late Majesty King Edward VII. By special request of numerous patrons.

85
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-07-18
Summary:

Shameen, July 15 – A cinematograph exhibition was given on the Shameen sports ground on the 6th and 9th inst. The chief feature of the show was a magnificent film depicting scenes at the funeral of his late Majesty, King Edward the VII. Some other most excellent films were also shown, and a most…

86
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-12-01
Summary:

Mr. R. H. Stephenson is sparing no efforts to make his new enterprise a success in every way. In addition to the interesting films nightly thrown on the screen, which are all new to the Colony, the popular comedian has secured the services of two clever lady artistes – Miss Carrington and Miss…

87
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-01-03 - 1911-01-04
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Tonight! Debut of Miss Dolly Swift. Debut of Miss Queenie Laurance, an eminent English artiste. Miss Sadie Melrose, Miss Pearl Lovell and Mr Frank King. The grand film 'Macbeth.'…

88
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-01-05 - 1911-01-07
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Queenie Laurance, Miss Sadie Melrose, Miss Pearl Lovell and Mr Frank King. Coming! The eminent comedian, Mr. Dennis Carnly.

89
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-01-09 - 1911-01-09
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of all artistes, Miss Doll Swift and Miss Sadie Melrose. Last and farewell performance of Miss Pearl Lovell and Mr Frank King. Coming: Mr Dennis Carnly.

90
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-02 - 1911-02-03
Summary:

Wednesday at 9.15 p.m., a complete change of programme and pictures; new songs and duets by Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Ruby Crystal. Screening: 'The King's Command,' 'Tragic Idyll,' 'Picturesque Biarritz,' 'Zoological Gardens, London,' 'Boxing on…

91
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-25
Summary:

Cinematograph shows appear to be growing in popular regard in the Colony. The King's Electric Theatre which has been recently opened at Yaumati by the same syndicate that owns Bijou Scenic Theatre, with Mr. J. Lafferty as lessee and manager, is attracting large crowds of Chinese nightly.…

92
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-06-14
Summary:

At the King's Electric Theatre, comfortably furnished and submitting a splendid programme, there is a change of pictures twice weekly. All who intend paying a visit, should take the Yaumati Ferry, the nearest point to the theatre.

93
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-07-14
Summary:

The Chinese Amateur Dramatic Club, Lum Long Wan King, will give a series of performances at the Chung Hing Theatre, in aid of the funds of the Orphanage and Poor Schools to be established.

94
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-07-17
Summary:

A remarkable feat was achieved by the two local cinematograph shows on Saturday, when they were able to produce, just twenty-one days after the great event, the films of the Coronation procession which took place in London on the 22nd June last. The Bijou was the first to show the films at the…

95
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…

96
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-22 - 1911-07-31
Summary:

Cinematograph Vaudeville every evening; grand coronation picture of King George V. at 9.15 p.m.; performance by Violet Bonnetta and R. H. Stephenson; 7.15 p.m. pictures only; electric fans throughout theatre.

97
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-04 - 1911-08-12
Summary:

Big Cinematograph Show at the Peak Hotel on Monday showing 'The Coronation of King George V. in London' along with others of Pathe Freres Films.

98
Headline: Pathe Freres
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-04 - 1911-08-07
Summary:

Big cinematograph show at Peak Hotel at 9:15 p.m. on Monday, 7th August. Weather permitting. The coronation of King George V. in London. Price details included.

99
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-01
Summary:

Messrs Ramos and Ramos, the proprietors of Victoria Theatre, have just concluded arrangements for the exhibition of the animated picture Gazette of Pathé Freres which will be quite a new thing in Hongkong. Gazette is an ordinary film showing the latest happenings from all over the world. A…

100
Headline: Al Fresco Fete
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-28 - 1911-11-04
Summary:

At 9 to 11 p.m. on Sunday, 5th November, 1911. Price details included. Tea, cakes and refreshments are served in the afternoon and night. Grand cinematograph show is exhibited during the evening and night. Performance by the Band of the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry from 9 to 11 p.m.…