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: 1908-10-12
Summary:

Mr. Li Sum Ling, the editor of the 'Chinese Mail,' said that his first day in London was a very busy one. He believed that the London music hall was more entertaining than grand opera in Paris. The moving pictures were extremely realistic. He said that there was, of course, biograph in…

122
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-10-13
Summary:

The programme this week at the Victoria Cinematograph is both varied and interesting. Apart from the amusement provided by pictures. Miss Phyllis E. Macdonald, Miss Cecilia and Mr Verard both provided their fine vocal efforts.

123
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-10-19
Summary:

Apart from the performance by Miss Phyllis E. Macdonald, Miss Cecilia and Mr Verard, Victoria Cinematograph shows pictures, including 'The Brigands of Calabria,' a film which shows the colour of the scenery being most faithfully reproduced. 'A Gamble for a woman' is also very…

124
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-10-29
Summary:

The League of Ministering Children is a charity organization. Its aim is to help blind and destitute children. Details of the fundraising activities, the Bazaar and Fancy Fete, have already appeared in the newspaper's advertising columns. The variety entertainments, the Cinematograph, and…

125
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-11-03
Summary:

There was a bumper house at the Victoria Cinematograph on Sunday evening, when Miss P.E. Macdonald held her benefit performance. Mille Cecilia and Mr L. Verard continue to please the large audiences while Miss Violet Russell and Little Thelma are great favourites. The pictures thrown on the…

126
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-11-16
Summary:

Mrs. May, president of the Ministering Children's League, wants to specially thank Mrs. Tomkins, Mrs. Peter, Mrs. Eves, Miss Loureiro, Mrs Jordan, Mrs. Seth, Mrs. H. W. Bird, for helping Messrs. W. Powell and Company, Messrs Lane Crawford and Company, Wesmann Limited, Chazalon and Company,…

127
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-11-23
Summary:

Miss P. E. Macdonald continues to draw large audiences and there is also an amusing lot of pictures exhibited. Mr Torras meets with a warm welcome and the entertainment provided is always very interesting. We learn that family tickets can be purchased but are only available from Monday to Friday…

128
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-11-28
Summary:

Some very amusing pictures are being shown at the Victoria Cinematograph and amongst the many which create roars of laughter are 'Magic Sac' [sic], and 'Diable Chauffeur.'

129
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-12-08
Summary:

Miss Olga Montex, of Victoria, Australia, who is appearing at the Victoria Cinematograph, came to the East in October for Messrs Ramos and Ramos of Shanghai and Hongkong. Miss Montez had splendid turns at the Tivoli Theatre, Sydney and Opera House, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Queensland,…

130
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-12-18
Summary:

Miss Diamond, from the Tivoli Theatre, Sydney, appeared at the Victoria Cinematograph on Wednesday night. She and Miss Montez, are proving great attractions, and are assisting to maintain the popularity of this place of amusement.

131
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-01-16
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph is advertised in our columns. It is to be located at No. 2, Zetland Street, the most central part of the city and opens on the 21st inst., with a series Pathe's films which have never been exhibited in Hongkong. As the proprietors are to be in constant receipt of…

132
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-02-04
Summary:

Last Wednesday night films projecting in Alexandra Cinematograph, in Zetland Street, attracted many audiences, and the extraordinary amount of kissing amused the average spectators. The manager, Mr. Freriches, states that next week one of the best films yet shown will be produced for the first…

133
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-02-05 - 1909-02-25
Summary:

Tonight and every evening: Select Programme, entire change of films every Monday and Thursday. These films have never been seen in ANY Cinematograph in Hongkong; Price details and schedule included

134
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-01
Summary:

The moving pictures of the famous Johnson-Burns fight which took place at Sydney, Australia, on December 26, have been brought to Manila by Sydney S. Cohan, one of the promoters of the fight, and will be seen in Hongkong at an early date. These pictures are the best that have ever been taken of…

135
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-03-03
Summary:

Miss Rosa Barnes, the 'Queen Artiste of the Orient,' is expected to be seen at Alexandra Cinematograph in a day or two. Alexandra Cinematograph has no doubt her appearance will add further to the popularity of an already popular place of amusement.

136
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-04
Summary:

Miss Rosa Barnes has been engaged by the Alexandra Cinematograph to sing songs appropriate to the pictures thrown on the screen. This is a departure we have not yet had in Hongkong, though it is a feature of cinematograph shows in other parts of the world.

137
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-03-09
Summary:

Miss Rosa Barnes, makes her first appearance in Hongkong at Alexandra Cinematograph.

138
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-03-12
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph, under its new management, is giving evidence of a spirit of enterprise that is calculated to quickly raise this attractive place of amusement to first place in the affections of the Hongkong public. The Rosa Barnes opening 'Evening at Home' at this theatre…

139
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-13
Summary:

The Rosa Barnes opening at the Alexandra on Wednesday evening furnished an interesting illustration of the profitable field offered by Hongkong for the exploitation of clean and dignified high-class entertainment. There are detailed descriptions of the programme.

140
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-03-16
Summary:

Hongkong is to have yet another cinematograph show, an arrangement has been made by Mr. Caslly [sic], an American gentleman, to open up such an establishment in Wyndham Street. It will be the endeavour of the proprietor to produce first-class performances, and patrons will be able to rely on an…