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: 1904-06-24
Summary:

Tomorrow night the Metropole hotel will be opened with a high-class vaudeville performance. Among the artistes who are billed to appear, are Tom Morcomb, Comedian and mimic; Walter King, Baritone; Miss Gertie Maisie, refined serio-comic; Authur Jones, Comedian and character impersonator; James…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1904-06-27
Summary:

The promoters of the Variety Entertainment at the Metropole Theatre on Saturday night have no reason to complain of the attendance. There is a detailed description of the performers including McCormick, Arthur James, Walter Keene, Tom Morcomb, Gertie Maisie, J. Christie. Noted that the American…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-06-27
Summary:

Mr. James Christie, the proprietor of the Metropole Hotel, Shaukiwan Road, has shown great enterprise after he took over that property. The hotel possesses a large room which is a ballroom; the dais has been converted into a stage. Saturday is the opening night for the theatrical performance.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-06-30
Summary:

The second popular weekly entertainment at the Metropole Theatre, Metropole Hotel, takes place on Sat evening, commencing at 9 pm. Artists include Tom Morcomb, Miss Gertie Maisie, Walter King, McCormick and McGinty, the Percipaphone, American Biograph, Jas. Christie and George Gibbs. Rickshas […

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-07-04
Summary:

Considering the state of weather there was good attendance at the Metropole Theatre on Saturday night, and the entertainment was as interesting as was that of the previous week. The artistes were Messrs. George Gibbs, Walter Keene, Gertie Maisie, J. Christie and Tom Morcomb. There was also an…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1904-09-08
Summary:

It has been announced that Norma Whalley, the actress, who recently obtained a divorce from Sherrie Matthews, in New York, was married on August 2 to E. P. Clarke, son of Sir Edward Clarke, K.C. The ceremony took place in St. James' Church, Piccadilly.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-02-25
Summary:

The Bijou Variety Entertainers opened their concert at the St. Patrick's Hall to a small but appreciative audience. Performers included W. Hunt, George Burnett, H. W. Ray, Violet Quinn, G. James, The Passaros, F. Winckelsett. A very pleasant evening was concluded by some slides from the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-12-21
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph Theatre still continues to attract large and appreciative audiences, and the entertainment is well worth a visit. New films, comics and otherwise, are frequently shown, and are clear and steady. Miss Laura and Miss O. Montez are undoubtedly attractive, and their…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-01-31
Summary:

Miss Myra James and Mr Sam Gale, will make their debut at the Victoria Cinematograph on Tuesday evening. Little Sadie, the clever and juvenile artiste from the Australian halls, will also appear for the first time.

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

Miss Sadie, the juvenile Australian artiste, was applauded again when she made her debut at the Victoria Cinematograph on Tuesday evening. Miss Myra James and Mr Gale are also exceedingly good. Miss Ruby, Goldie Collins and Miss Hilda Hailes continue to please and delight their hearers while…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-02-19
Summary:

At the Victoria Cinematograph this evening Miss Dolly Keldie, an Australian soubrette and dancer, will make her debut. Little Sadie becomes more endearing than ever at each successive performance while Miss Myra James and Mr Sam Gales are both favourites.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-05-06
Summary:

Miss Madge Morris and Mr James Harray will make their debut at the Empire Cinematograph Theatre on Monday evening.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-06-07
Summary:

The wonderful juvenile artiste Little Sadie, who so greatly pleased the patrons of the Empire Cinematograph not long ago, has returned to the Colony and will appear this evening. Miss Myra James and Mr Sam Gales will also appear.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-08-22
Summary:

James J. Corbett, the ex-champion heavy-weight pugilist, explained that probably the reader would be able to see Jeffries' legs shaking in the moving pictures.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-09-18
Summary:

Little Sadie is delighting large audiences every evening at the Empire Cinematograph Theatre. Miss Myria James, Mr Sam Gales and Miss Winnie Ryan also meet good reception.

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Headline: Coronation reat
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-06-24
Summary:

The arrangements for entertaining the R. G. A. and A. O. D. women and children to the Coronation were provided by the Entertainment Committee. The party was afterwards taken in three special cars to the cinematograph entertainment kindly provided by the management of the Bijou Scenic Theatre. A…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-03-20
Summary:

The productions staged at the Victoria Theatre under the auspices of Hughes American Musical Comedy Company have convulsed large audience with laughter. 'Society' was presented last night. The performance was offered by Messrs Paul Stanhope and Bert Le Blane, Madame Pearl Lloyd and Mr…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-08-22
Summary:

Messrs. Ramos, Myra James, Sam Gule and little Sadie are indeed offering a generous and attractive programme this week at the Victoria. The films, 'The Titanic Disaster' and 'Love and Friendship' are sure to find many admirers.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-03-14
Summary:

London, March 13 – Marcellus Raymond Morand, the actor, has obtained a divorce from his wife with £5,500 damages against the co-respondent, Captain James Archibald Morrison, ex-M.P.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-24
Summary:

Mr. James Younge, who looks after the interest of the Dallas Comedy Company is here. Performances with Sir George Alexander's St. James' Theatre play 'The Thief' will begin on Wednesday. The original venue was Theatre Royal and was changed to Victoria Theatre.