A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1897-11-20
Summary:

Miss Elsie Adair's entertainment continues in Theatre Royal. With additional performers Mrs. Jewell and Miss Lee Jarvis.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1897-11-20
Summary:

At the Theatre Royal tonight, Miss Elsie Adair, assisted by several Hongkong amateurs, will give another performance. And fifteen views of the Jubilee procession will be shown on the vitascope. Mrs Jewell, and Miss Lee Jarvis, the celebrated comic opera prima donna, is to contribute several…

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Headline: Elsie Adair
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1897-11-22
Summary:

The Theatre Royal was fairly well filled on Saturday night by the performance from Elsie Adair, Mr. Vanderlip. Mrs. Jewel and Mr. C. T. Robinson. A number of new and old views were shown with the Vitascope and the graphic fidelity which some of them were animated was warmly applauded by the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-17
Summary:

At the Victoria Cinematograph tonight a new programme will be given, and Miss Carmen, 'La Trianera,' will make her debut in Hongkong as a dancer. Extra electric fans keep the air cool, and the entertainment is good.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1908-07-18
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinema-Theatre is visiting Hong Kong. Their performance last night in a hall at No. 2 Zetland Street started shortly after eight. With the Manila String Band in attendance, and with Mr. Gongiles at the piano, the first performance was a song 'Honey Boy' by Miss Thelma.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-22 - 1908-07-23
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow night. 'The Black Princess.' The beautiful Miss Carmen 'La 'Trianera.' 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: 1908-07-24 - 1908-07-25
Summary:

Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 'The Black Princess' and 'The Bandits of Calabra.' The beautiful Miss Carmen 'La Trianera.' Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Tickets can also be obtained at the Robinson Piano Co. Don't forget the address: Des…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-28 - 1908-08-06
Summary:

The Engel Troupe of Russian dancers. The beautiful Miss Carmen 'La Trianera.' 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-01-16
Summary:

There was a complete change of programme on Saturday in the Bijou. Performances by Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Ruby Chrystal. The biorama was an interesting one, especially the grand opera 'Carmen,' and the funny picture 'Double sight,' represented by the well-known Max Linder…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-01-16 - 1911-01-17
Summary:

The Great Championship Fight - Nelson v. Hyland, from this date at 5.30 and 7 p.m.; Tonight 9.15 p.m., a complete change of programme and pictures; performances by Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Ruby Crystal. The Biorama: 'Carmen,' 'Seal Hunting off Tasmania,' 'Double Sight…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-01-18 - 1911-01-19
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., a complete change of programme and pictures; performances by Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Ruby Crystal. The Biorama: 'Carmen,' 'An Unlucky Picture,' 'A Mill Stone Quarry,' 'Octavius'(comic), 'Seal Hunting off Tasmania,' '…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-21
Summary:

The jewellery she has worn in 'The Marriage of William Ashe' has drawn attention to Miss Fanny [sic] Ward, the American actress who has just been divorced.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-08-22
Summary:

The Bijou Scenic Theatre's name in French means 'jewel,' by the excellence of its productions. The Theatre is showing several interesting films: 'Round about Cario'; 'Max and the Pancakes'; 'Brighter Star'; and 'Belle of New York.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-30 - 1914-07-02
Summary:

Films screening of 'At the Foot of the Scaffold' (2 parts) and 'Wheat and Tares' (2 parts); Screening of The latest Gaumint Graphic; Also some very comic films; Coming film: 'Queen's Jewels'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-30 - 1914-07-02
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the dramatic picture 'At the Foot of the Scaffold' in 2 parts, 'Wheat and Tares' in 2 parts, the latest Gaumont Graphic and some very comic films; the thrilling drama 'Queen's Jewels' in 3 parts on July 3.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-03 - 1914-07-06
Summary:

Film screening of 'Queen's Jewels' (3 parts); Screening of The latest Gaumont Graphic

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-07-03 - 1914-07-04
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, change of programme headed by the thrilling drama 'Queen's Jewels' in 3 parts; and the latest Gaumont Graphic.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-03-06
Summary:

In the theatres: At the better theatres one sees nothing of the so-called patriotic plays, but one may hear Carmen at the opera, and Shakespeare holds the stage at Reinbardt's. The popular places of entertainment are crowded, if not with the most aristocratic audiences; and also are the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-22 - 1917-03-22
Summary:

On Mar 23, Charlie Chaplin as 'Carmen' in 4 parts; also various comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-29 - 1917-03-31
Summary:

On Mar 30, forty minutes of laughter: Charlie Chaplin's Burlesque in 'Carmen' in 4 parts; Pathe's British & American Gazettes; 'Despised,' a beautiful drama in 2 parts; 'The Great War' and various comics.