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: 1908-02-07 - 1908-02-13
Summary:

Tonight! Tonight! First appearance in Hongkong of Prof. Carl Rozello, the entertaining English magician and society entertainer. Performances by Melle Yvonne D'Arthis, Miss Nellie Loftus, Little Miss Irene. New films, humoristic and sentimental. Machado's String Band. Time 9 to 11.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-01
Summary:

A feast of good things is at present being provided to patrons of the Empire Cinematograph. Signorina Salvati appears in an amusing laughing song, while Miss Irma La Pomme and Mlle. Bascans contribute pleasing songs. Sr. Falanto's fine rich voice nightly evokes applause.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-15
Summary:

Performances by the 'Flower Street Follies' were well received at the Bijou Cinematograph on Saturday night. Mr. Chas. Maekaye's rich humour should be seen to be appreciated.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-11-22
Summary:

Quite a rich crop of suggestions are being made in the columns of a home paper as to how to popularize the churches. The startling innovation has been mooted by Sir J. Compton Rickett, M.P., that Bible scenes through the cinematograph should form a part of the religious service.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-19 - 1913-09-20
Summary:

Tonight 9.15, 'Charlie Colms and the Dancer's Necklace' in 2 parts, a magnificent detective subject, abounding in sensationalism; 'The Smuggler's Wife,' a fine dramatic picture carefully staged and most cleverly enacted; 'Gaumont Graphic,' showing all the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-04 - 1915-02-08
Summary:

Performance by McClements, Miss Irene Delmer, M. H. Kenyon Slade; Films screenings including 'Mills of the God' (3 parts); Coming film: 'Famtomas' (3 parts) and 'The Last Term'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-04
Summary:

Miss Irene Delmar and Mr. H. Kenyon Slade gave their opening turns at the Victoria. A new set of war pictures will be presented at the Victoria tomorrow night, together with the new dramatic film 'Fantomas.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-04
Summary:

The Clements-Slade and Irene Delmar made their appearance at the Victoria. Miss Delmar gave a successful performance.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-04 - 1915-02-06
Summary:

Performance by Miss Irene Delmar, The McClements, Mr. H. Kenyon Slade; 'Mills of the Gods' in 3 parts (dramatic); 'Mike and Jake Go Fishing' (comic).

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-29 - 1915-05-01
Summary:

The unique drama in 2 parts, 2000 feet long 'Too Rich'; the best way to learn the latest events from Home is to see Pathe Gazette; the great comic Keystone film in 2 parts: 'Love and Vengeance'; performance by Miss May Yohe.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-30 - 1915-04-30
Summary:

Songs performance by May Yohe; Films screenings including 'Too Rich' (2 parts, 2,000 ft) and Keystone film 'Love and Vengeance' (2 parts); Screening of Pathe's Gazette

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-01 - 1915-05-03
Summary:

Songs performance by May Yohe; Films screenings including 'Too Rich' (2 parts, 2,000 ft) and Keystone's film 'Love and Vengeance' (2 parts); Screening of Pathe's Gazette

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-25
Summary:

There was a big house at the Victoria on Saturday night when the closing scenes of the popular 'Black Box' film were screened. A special feature of the programme was a new Wiffles picture, representing that hero in as amusing a light as ever. The new Pathe Gazette and war pictures were…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-26 - 1916-09-27
Summary:

Opening Performance by 'The What Nots'? By The Great Renville Roberty, F.M.I., Miss Irene Beryl, Charlie, Sylvano Lopez and The Warleys

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-27
Summary:

In addition to the Hewitt-Phillips Company, the What-nots gave their opening performances at the Victoria Theatre last night. The Great Renyille Robert, Miss Irene Beryl, and her partner 'Charlie' performed. Details of the performances included.

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Headline: The What Nots'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-27
Summary:

Variety and Comedy Company opened their season at the Victoria Theatre. Their entertainment was performed in an artistic manner. The members of the company were talented while the staging and limelight effects are additional attractions. Performances by Miss Irene Beryl of 'The What Nots…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-28 - 1916-09-28
Summary:

Tonight: Opening Performance by 'The What Nots'? By The Great Renville Roberty, F.M.I., Miss Irene Beryl, Charlie, Sylvano Lopez and The Warleys

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-29 - 1916-09-29
Summary:

Coming Grand Benefit Concert in aid of the Lord Kitchener Memorial Fund; Screening of 'The Victoria Cross', 'A Soldier's Honour', Pathe's Gazette (with late Lord Kitcheners); Performance by Miss C. Castro, Miss Irene Beryl, Mr MacKay and Mr Charlie together with the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-29 - 1916-09-30
Summary:

Change of programme by The What Nots?, performance by The Great Renville Roberty, Miss Irene Beryl, Charlie, The Warley's, Tommy Atkins, Sylvano Lopez

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-30 - 1916-10-03
Summary:

Coming Grand Benefit Concert in aid of the Lord Kitchener Memorial Fund; Screening of 'The Victoria Cross', 'A Soldier's Honour', Pathe's Gazette (with late Lord Kitcheners); Performance by Miss C. Castro, Miss Irene Beryl, Mr MacKay and Mr Charlie together with the…