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: 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: 1910-02-21
Summary:

Miss Dolly Keldie had a great reception at the Victoria Cinematograph on Saturday evening where she made her debut. Little Sadie continues to enrapture the audience and her popularity increases at every appearance.

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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: 1911-01-03
Summary:

Close on 2,000 people attended the special matinee in connection with the Empire Cinematograph Theatre on Monday afternoon. Miss Queenie Laurance made her debut. And Miss Dolly Swift will make her debut tonight.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-01-26
Summary:

A monster programme has been arranged for the Empire Cinematograph Theatre from the performances of Miss Thelma Wood, Misses Queenie Laurance, Dolly Swift, Sadie Mahrose and Messrs Gus Hayward and Dennis Darney. Tomorrow night the grand dramatic film entitled Lieut Rose, R. N., and the Arabian…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-02-01
Summary:

The Empire Cinematograph Theatre was crowded at each performance during the Chinese New Year holidays and the programmes presented were greatly appreciated. Performances by Mr. Dennis Carney, Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Sadie Melrose. One of the most attractive films and certainly very amusing is the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-02
Summary:

The Empire Cinematograph Theatre was well filled last night. The moving pictures thrown on the screen were both instructive and amusing, including a historical film and comic films. Performance by Miss Dolly Swift and Mr. Denis Carney.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-06
Summary:

A good bill of fare is being nightly provided at the 'Empire.' Miss Dolly Swift, Mr. Denis Carney and Mr. Gus Hayward all perform great shows. The pictures cannot be said to be entirely new to the Colony, but some of them are extremely amusing and one of the most striking is '…

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Headline: The Empire
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-02-17
Summary:

A very nice set of pictures of the recent terrible catastrophe of the Taal volcano in the Philippine Islands are to be exhibited at the Empire Cinematograph Theatre tonight for the first time in Hongkong. Dennis Carney and Miss Dolly Swift continued their great performances.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-20
Summary:

Large audiences gather nightly at the 'Empire' for relaxation. Miss Dolly Swift's songs and dances and Mr. Denis Carney's performances are appreciated. A little more variety into the films would unquestionably be appreciated.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-02-28
Summary:

The grand skating carnival in connection with the Victoria Skating Rink takes place tonight. Messrs Ramos and Ramos, the proprietors are giving no less than four valuable prizes for which the ladies have a chance of competing; While in Empire Theatre, a very fine and interesting film entitled…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-03-01
Summary:

Quite a number of new films was put on the screen last night at the Empire Cinematograph Theatre and heartily enjoyed by the spectators. The Donnelly Family won admiration from all in their songs and dances. Miss Dollie Swift made her farewell appearance and Mr. Denis Carney gave a very smart…

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

At the Bijou Scenic Theatre, a better programme than ever is being put before the numerous patrons. The pictures are excellent and the songs by Miss Gladys Spencer and Miss Dolly Swift.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-17
Summary:

Among the films projecting at the Bijou Theatre, 'The Zims' calls for special mention; the comic 'Votes for Women' is highly amusing and seasonable. Miss Gladys Spencer continues to delight her audience with her dancing and Miss Dolly Swift maintains her popularity by her…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-24
Summary:

No one need to go short of a good laugh while 'The Follies' are giving their performance at the Bijou. Mr. Bob Stephenson, Miss Ada Rowley, Miss Dolly Swift and Miss Gladys Spencer serve good performances.

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Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-30
Summary:

Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Ada Rowley, Miss Gladys Spencer all received most vigorous encores at the Bijou last night. The Pathe Gazette which is being screened is full of interesting matter. Another picture which will commend itself to everyone is the exceedingly pretty 'Cupid on the High Sea…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-04
Summary:

Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Gladys Spencer and Miss Ada Rowley captured the audiences with their impressive performances at the Bijou Theatre. The films were, as usual, excellent, especially the Pathe Gazette.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-10
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre, the films include a merry incident in the extraordinary career of the universally popular 'Wiffles' (M. Prince), and a very pretty photo-play entitled 'A generous-hearted woman.' Miss Banola, Miss Ada Rowley, Miss Gladys Spencer and Miss Dolly Swift met…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-10
Summary:

An attractive programme is being presented at the Bijou Scenic Theatre and large and appreciative audiences are the rule. The films shown are, as usual, well worth seeing. Performances by Miss Ada Rowley, Miss Dollie Swift and Miss Gladys Spencer.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-10
Summary:

The compact little Bijou Scenic Theatre is deservedly drawing record houses right now. Each of the lady artists has to respond to repeated encores. Miss Dollie Swift is in exceptionally good form. The whole of the songs go with a swing and are delightfully rendered. Mr. Stephenson is to be…