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: 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.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-03-16 - 1910-03-16
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central (Corner of Pottinger Street). Schedule details included. Debut of Miss Maggie Fraser, and the juvenile artiste Master Percy. Farewell performance of the popular soubrette, Miss Dolly Keldie. Grand success of Howard and Lee.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-03-17
Summary:

Miss Maggie Frazer, a refined serio and dancer, met with a great reception on her first appearance at the Victoria Cinematograph on Wednesday evening, while Master Percy likewise received an ovation. Miss Dolly Keldie bid farewell and Mr Tim Howard and Miss Jessie Lee continue to create roars of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-03-17 - 1910-04-01
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central (Corner of Pottinger Street). Schedule details included. Grand success of Miss Maggie Fraser and the juvenile artiste Master Percy, and the celebrated artistes Howard and Lee. Grand matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. at reduced prices.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-03-22
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph will soon remove into the new and spacious building of the 'Empire Cinema Co,' opposite the Central Market. A special selection of artists will be assembled for the opening, including the Howard Family, Little Master Percy, Little Sadie Gale, and also Mr.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-04-02 - 1910-04-07
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of Miss Maggie Fraser, Howard and Lee. Magnificent programmers. New films. Three new artistes coming. The popular Victoria Cinematograph has been transferred to the above…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-04-05
Summary:

The new Empire, opposite the Central Market, made an auspicious opening last night in presence of a 'full house,' the guests of the proprietors. Each lady guest, upon entering, was presented with a bouquet. The programme was a specially selected one for the occasion. Performances by Mr…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-10 - 1912-12-20
Summary:

The palace hall in town. Two performances: Pictures only at 7.15 p.m. and Full programme at 9.15 p.m.; Performance by The Howard Sisters

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-10
Summary:

The Howard Sisters are appearing at the Victoria Theatre. The films are as interesting as ever, and the whole performance is most enjoyable.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-11
Summary:

The debut of the Howard Sisters at the Victoria Theatre last night might well be described as sensational. Messrs. Ramos are to be congratulated on having secured such clever performers.