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: 1908-09-30 - 1908-10-26
Summary:

Two performances every night including magnificent comic and dramatic films; Performance from the French Artistes Mlle. Cecilia & Mr. C. Verari, and the talented singer and dancer of the Tivoli Theatre of Sydney, Miss Ph. E. MacDonald

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-10-12
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph continues to enjoy popularity, The films at present being shown are new and entertaining, and Miss Phyllis E. Macdonald is a great favourite. Her catchy songs and choruses are much enjoyed.

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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.

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-11-18 - 1908-12-02
Summary:

Two performances every night including magnificent comics and dramatic films; Performance from Miss Ph. E. MacDonald, and the well-known tenor Genor Torras; Programme change every second day

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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…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-12-01 - 1908-12-01
Summary:

The celebrated artist Miss Phyllis E. Macdonald. Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Tickets can also be obtained at the Robinson Piano Co. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road (Pottinger Street Corner).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-07-22 - 1909-07-26
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong. Special programme. Farewell performance of the well-known transformist, E. Fregolini. Sisters Lee, Sisters Coleman and Troupe Engel. New films.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-07-27 - 1909-07-29
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong. Special programme. E. Fregolini for three nights only. Sisters Lee, Sisters Coleman and Troupe Engel. New films.

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-07-29
Summary:

Tonight a benefit performance will be given to the Engel Troupe at the Victoria Cinematograph. Professor E. Fregolini the transformist will give his final performance before proceeding to Europe. A magnificent new film 'Christmas Eve Dream' will also be thrown on the screen.

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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…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-21 - 1919-02-21
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, 22nd February, showing a beautiful serial photoplay (story by E. Alexander Powell), 'The Lass of the Lumberlands,' 1st and 2nd episodes, featuring Helen Holmes, the darling of the screen. Book your seats early.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-31 - 1920-01-01
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. only, J. Stuart Blackton and Albert E. Smith present America's daintiest actress, Anita Stewart in Robert W. Chambers' greatest story, 'The Girl Philippa,' a special Vitagraph feature in eight parts. Prices: $1.00 and 50 cents. 5.15 and 7.15 p.m., Nance O…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-25 - 1920-03-27
Summary:

For four nights only, commencing Saturday 27th, March 1920, at 9.15 p.m. only, the moral uplift society of America presents the powerful photoplay, 'It May Be Your Daughter,' a pleasing story, beautiful photography and splendid acting by an admirable cast, Edith Thornton, Hugh Thompson…

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-25 - 1920-03-30
Summary:

Tonight until Tuesday at 9.15 p.m., the Moral Uplift Society of America presents 'It May Be Your Daughter.' At 5.15 p.m., William Fox presents Betty Nansen in 'A Woman's Temptation' [sic]. At 7.15 p.m., Kathleen Clifford in 'Who is Number One' episodes Nos. 10…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-08
Summary:

From tomorrow up to Friday night the London Film Co. presents a beautiful photoplay entitled 'Called Back' in four reels, with Hugh Conway taking the leading role and George L. Tucher writing the screenplay. 'The Bridge of Death,' will also be screened during the week. Some…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-19
Summary:

A brilliant emotional artiste gives a powerful portrayal in a dual role of the latest Artco production, which is showing at the Hongkong Theatre tonight. 'The Capitol' is a play of social and political Washington, with many of its scenes enacted in the nation's capital. Arthur F.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-27
Summary:

Thomas H. Ince presents Charles Ray in 'His Mother's Boy' at the Hongkong Theatre tonight. The picture is from Rupert Hughes' story 'When Life is Marked Down.' A comedy and scenes from American Gazette will be screened at intervals.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-17
Summary:

Ruth Clifford, the Bluebird star, comes to the Hongkong Theatre in 'The Game's Up,' a new comedy-drama in five reels. The star is supported by a notable cast, headed by Al Ray, a cousin of the better-known Charlie. The photoplay was directed by Elsie Jane Wilson from the script of…