A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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101
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-05-14
Summary:

At the Hongkong Cinematograph on Saturday Miss Beryll Lytton, late of the Tivoli Theatre, Syndey, will make her first appearance. She is a singer with good references. In addition there will be a good series of films, one being, a Detective's tour round the world.

102
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-05-14 - 1908-05-21
Summary:

(Opposite Central Market) Saturday night - special programme. Miss Beryl Lyttori, late of Tivoli Theatre, Sydney. Schedule details included.

103
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-05-18
Summary:

The appearance of Miss Beryl Lytton at the Hongkong Cinematograph on Saturday and Sunday evenings attracted a good house and the singing of this young lady was received with enthusiasm. The pictures were excellent, particularly the series representing riding fests in an Italian School of…

104
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-05-22 - 1908-06-10
Summary:

(Opposite Central Market) Change of programme. New songs by Miss Beryl Lytton. Schedule details included.

105
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-05-23
Summary:

At the Hongkong Cinematograph tonight a series of new films will be shown, and they include some excellent pictures. Miss Beryl Lytton, the popular vocalist, will also sing a number of new songs. On Monday there will be another change.

106
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-05-26
Summary:

New songs by Miss Beryl Lytton and new films are announced at the Hongkong Cinematograph, opposite the Central Market. One of the films now being shown is that of an eruption at Vesuvius and realistic view of the scenes in the streets of Naples after the eruption are shown.

107
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-06-11
Summary:

The Hongkong Cinematograph announce new picture for Monday evening next, and new songs by Miss Beryl Lytton.

108
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-06-11 - 1908-06-24
Summary:

(Opposite Central Market) New pictures. New songs by Miss Beryl Lytton. Schedule details included.

109
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-06-15
Summary:

The Hongkong Cinematograph is now exhibiting a good series of films, all of which are well worth seeing. Miss Lytton is also singing new songs and she is nightly encored.

110
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-06-25 - 1908-07-16
Summary:

(Opposite Central Market) New pictures. 'Niagra Falls.' By special request. Two performances nightly. Schedule details included.

111
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-06-30
Summary:

A party of 6 German scientists, who will join the steamer Peiho, arrived in Hong Kong yesterday. They will leave Hong Kong at the end of the week. From German files, we learn that this expedition is being sent out from the Hamburg Scientific Institution. Mr. H. Vogel, the famous artist and…

112
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-09
Summary:

Large audiences nightly crowd the Victoria Cinematograph where a new and interesting lot of pictures are being shown. Amongst the most amusing ones are an Amateur Hunter, Maniac Acrobat, Living Barrels and a Raffled Turkey. The magnificent film showing one of the most important captures by…

113
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-17
Summary:

At the Victoria Cinematograph tonight a new programme will be given, and Miss Carmen, 'La Trianera,' will make her debut in Hongkong as a dancer. Extra electric fans keep the air cool, and the entertainment is good.

114
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-07-21
Summary:

The newly established Alexandra Cinema-Theatre in Zetland Street is a district addition to Hongkong's amusements and should prove a great success. The films shown are new and amusing, the orchestra makes sweet music. Signor Torras, the tenor, Miss Russell, and little Miss Thelma, all sing…

115
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-22
Summary:

Large audiences continue to patronise the Victoria Cinematograph, where the pictures compare favourably with any shown in Hongkong. A Pedicure for Love is a most amusing film and is well worth seeing, while Russia's Honour, and Dreaming of his Mother-in-Law keeps the audience in continual…

116
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-07-28
Summary:

The only Chinese actor in America appearing in an English speaking company is Ah Sam, who plays Sing Wing as William Collier's support in 'Caught in the Rain' at the Victoria theatre on Monday (says the 'Daily Colonist,' Vancouver). Ah Sam was born and raised in Hong…

117
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1908-08-06 - 1908-08-08
Summary:

An exhibition of open air cinematograph show will be given free before and after the dinner on Saturday and Sunday night.

118
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-08-17
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph Co., has now acquired the Hongkong Cinematograph and opened on Saturday evening to a large audience at a much cheaper price than that charged for admission to the Victoria. At both places of entertainment the pictures will be the very latest and the management is…

119
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-08-31
Summary:

Parisian Cinematograph Co. opened in the gardens of the Kowloon Hotel, at which place they are to render a series of open air entertainment through animated picture machine on Friday. It was very unlucky that the rain came down in torrents just a little before the time for starting.

120
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-08-31
Summary:

The premises of the above company are still in the hands of the contractors who have not yet completed the repairs to the damaged roof and windows caused by the recent typhoon, but it is expected that the place will be re-opened shortly. New artists and a new set of animated pictures are…