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: 1908-10-01 - 1908-10-29
Summary:

The celebrated artiste Miss Phyllis Eddis Macdonald of the Tivoli Theatre, Sydney.The talented French artistes Mille Cecilia and Mr L. Verard. Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Tickets can also be obtained at the Robinson Piano Co. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-10-06
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph continues to provide plenty of entertainment for the many patrons who nightly attend this popular place of amusement. Miss P.E. Macdonald is still as charming as ever while Miss Cecilia and Mr L. Verard are proving themselves capable entertainers.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-10-30 - 1908-11-02
Summary:

Benefit performance of Miss Phyllis Eddie Macdonald of the Tivoli Theatre, Sydney. The talented French artistes Mille Cecilia and Mr L. Verard. Miss Violet Ruddell and little Thelma. Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Tickets can also be obtained at the Robinson Piano Co. Don…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-11-03
Summary:

There was a bumper house at the Victoria Cinematograph on Sunday evening, when Miss P.E. Macdonald held her benefit performance. Mille Cecilia and Mr L. Verard continue to please the large audiences while Miss Violet Russell and Little Thelma are great favourites. The pictures thrown on the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-11-03 - 1908-11-10
Summary:

Miss Phyllis Eddis Macdonald of the Tivoli Theatre, Sydney. The talented French artistes Mille Cecilia and Mr L. Verard. Miss Violet Ruddell and little Thelma. Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Tickets can also be obtained at the Robinson Piano Co. Don't forget the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-11-11 - 1908-11-17
Summary:

The talented French artistes Mille Cecilia and Mr L. Verard. The well-known tenor Senor Torras. 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: 1909-09-16 - 1909-09-16
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central. Tomorrow, the reappearance of Miss Ivy Lee. New films in every change of programme. Artistes: Miss L. Lee, Miss Doryta and Prof. Llford. Coming! A celebrated Australian artistes. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. Reduced prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-09-17 - 1909-09-18
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central. New films in every change of programme. Artistes: Miss L. Lee, Miss Doryta and Prof. Llford. Coming! A celebrated Australian artistes. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-05-26 - 1911-05-27
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) The finest and coolest hall in the colony. Grand opening performance tonight. Monster programme. Debut of Mr L. Laynez.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-05-29 - 1911-05-30
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) Two performances nightly at 7:15 and 9:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. Debut of Mr L. Laynez and Miss Bascans. Debut of Ching Ling Foo Troupe on Wednesday. Prices are slightly raised due to heavy expenses of this troupe.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-08-24 - 1918-08-26
Summary:

A photo-play in 5 parts, 'Let Katy Do It,' on 24th to 27th August. Keystone & L. Ko. Comedies [sic] included. The first 5 parts of 'The Daughter of the Gods' in matinee and performance at 7:15 p.m. on Wednesday, 28th August.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-13
Summary:

Tonight the 'Hungry Heart' will be screened for the last time in Hongkong Theatre. Tomorrow a beautiful film 'What Happened to Jones' in 5 parts will be screened. On Saturday next, another beautiful Lasky-Paramount picture 'Lost and Won' will be shown. This film is…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-28
Summary:

The magnificent film 'Princess of Blood' in four parts, in which the famous actress Miss Barbara Conrad takes the leading role as Princess Stephanie, will be screened tonight in the Hongkong Theatre. This splendid film is based on the play written by the celebrated author James L.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-07
Summary:

The 'Moon Child' film is now screening in Hongkong Theatre, featuring Marie Walcamp. Tomorrow the well-known actress Fannie Ward will appear in 'Her Strange Wedding' of Lasky Production in 5 parts. New comics will be introduced at intervals.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-02
Summary:

The Lasky Company will present Blanche Sweet in a tense story of an American girl's adventures among Mexicans 'The Evil Eye,' directed by Geo. H. Melford. The film will be screen in Hongkong Theatre from tomorrow to next Friday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-10
Summary:

Before Mr. N. L. Smith this morning, a Chinese was charged with an attempt to pick the pocket of another Chinese at the Sun Hei Yin Theatre last night.

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-08-31
Summary:

Monroe Lathrop divulges in the Los Angeles Times a few secrets which, reveals that, only a very small percentage of movie-picture scenes are faked. Most of the daredevil stuff is real. The picture-makers don't want the public to think that most of the extraordinary things they see are…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-04-16
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, Jessy [sic] L. Lasky presents Jack Pickford in 'Huck and Tom' or the 'Further Adventures of Tom Sawyer' by Mark Twain, in 5 parts. At 7.15 p.m. the drama 'Strictly Confidential' will be shown.