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: 1902-01-02 - 1902-01-03
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. Reappearance of Harris and Vernon tonight. 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: 1902-01-04 - 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: 1902-01-13 - 1902-01-13
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. 'The Searchlight,' the episode of Italo-turko War. Performances by Miss Lynda Davies. Debut of Harris and Vernon. A magnificent film, 'Battling Nelson v. Ad. Wolgast,' on Monday night. Matinees on…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-01-15 - 1902-01-15
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. Tonight and tomorrow night. The handsome picture, 'Battling Nelson v. Ad. Wolgast,' in 40 rounds, with 4000 feet long. Miss Lynda Davies is coming on January 26.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-01-17 - 1902-01-19
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(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The handsome coloured picture, 'Tristan and Isolda,' 3000 feet long, for a few nights only. Last performance by Harris and Vernon tomorrow night. Miss Lynda Davies is coming on January 26.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-01-22 - 1902-01-23
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The thrilling picture, 'The Golden Belt.' Debut of Miss Ruby Williams on Tuesday. Debut of Lyall Sisters on Wednesday. Miss Lynda Davies is coming on January 26. 'A Dead Man's Child' on Thursday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-01-24 - 1902-01-25
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. A great week of vaudeville. Performance by Miss Ruby Williams. Debut of Lyall Sisters tonight. 'A Dead Man's Child' on Thursday. Miss Lynda Davies is coming on January 26. K.O.Y.L.I. Band and H.M.S. Merlin will…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-01-26 - 1902-01-27
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. Debut of Miss Lynda Davies. Special attractions and monster programme. K.O.Y.L.I. Band and H.M.S. Merlin will appear. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1904-08-22
Summary:

The proprietors of the Metropole Theatre have entirely renovated the interior of the building and have supplied comfortable seats in place of the chairs lately used. New scenery has also been procured, and a number of new performers appeared on Saturday night including Miss Gertie Masie, Mr Jim…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-12-04
Summary:

Mr. Howard A. Kennedy, of the editorial staff of the London 'Times,' has travelled far and wide and is consequently an interesting subject to have a chat with. He and his daughter are at present making Hongkong their half-way house on a journey round the world. Mr. Kennedy described…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-12-31
Summary:

There will be a special performance at the Victoria Cinematograph for the New Year, on Saturday, Sunday and Monday. Some very excellent films are to be shown while Miss E. Leslie will appear in new songs and Mr Will Lochrane [sic], is also give new Scotch songs. Two celebrated Australian…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-12-31 - 1909-12-31
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central. Change of programme every 2 days. Grand New Year performances on 1st to 3rd, Jan., 1910. Magnificent films. The celebrated artistes, Miss Ethel Leslie and Mr W. Lochrane. Coming! The celebrated Australian artistes, Howard and Lee. Matinees on…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-01-03 - 1910-01-03
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central. Change of programme every 2 days. Grand New Year performances on 3rd Jan., 1910. Magnificent films. The celebrated artistes, Miss Ethel Leslie and Mr W. Lochrane. Coming! The celebrated Australian artistes, Howard and Lee.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-01-06
Summary:

Miss Ethel Leslie will bid farewell to Hongkong this evening after successful appearance. Mr F. Howard and Miss J. Lee will also make their debut having arrived by the s.s. Changaha. New films will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-01-06 - 1910-01-06
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central (Corner of Pottinger Street). Tonight! Debut of the celebrated Australian artistes, Mr T. Howard and Miss L. Lee. Farewell performance of the celebrated soprano, Miss Ethel Leslie. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-01-25
Summary:

All of us are familiar with the moving picture shows, but perhaps many of us are not aware of the great part they play on the health of the community. Writing in 'The Journal' of the American Medical Association, Dr. Howard D. King, of New Orleans, says that in the case of these '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-03-01 - 1910-03-03
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central (Corner of Pottinger Street). Schedule details included. For three nights only. New film, 'The Lady of Camelias.' The celebrated artistes Miss Dolly Keldie and Miss Jessie Lee. Miss Myra James, Mr Sam Gales and Mr T. Howard. The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-03-04 - 1910-03-04
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central (Corner of Pottinger Street). Schedule details included. Grand farewell programme for the celebrated artistes Miss Myra James and Mr Sam Gales. The wonderful queen of juvenile artiste, Sadie. Grand success of Miss Dolly Keldie, Mr T. Howard and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-03-05 - 1910-03-10
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central (Corner of Pottinger Street). Schedule details included. Grand success of Howard, Lee and Miss Dolly Keldie. Coming! The celebrated artiste Miss Maggie Fraser. Change of programme every 2 days. Grand matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. at…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-03-14 - 1910-03-15
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central (Corner of Pottinger Street). Schedule details included. Grand success of Howard, Lee and Miss Dolly Keldie. Coming! The celebrated artiste Miss Maggie Fraser. Grand matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. at reduced prices.