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: 1902-05-05 - 1902-05-07
Summary:

Performances by Miss Rosa Barnes, Mr Harry Gray, Miss Malvena Moore, Mr John R. Reynolds, Miss Agnes Freed, Don Frances and Frank Frances, Madame Weber, Mr Tom Queen, Miss Marie Barton and Mr Joe Somers. The Biograph showing all the latest stirring scenes from South Africa during the War. Harry…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1902-05-05 - 1902-05-08
Summary:

The Company have arrived by the S.S. 'Rosetta Maru' and will positively open on Thursday, 8th May, at the Theatre Royal. Performances by Miss Rosa Barners, Harry Gray, Malvena Moore, John R. Reynolds, Agnes Freed, Don Frances and Frank Frances, Madame Weber, Tom Queen, Marie Barton and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-10-10 - 1902-10-15
Summary:

The 20th Century Projectoscope Company (Edison's Latest): The Coronation! The Coronation! The passion play is in 5 miles of film presenting the Coronation of King Edward in details. Price details included. Note the management wish to inform the public of Hongkong this machine is the latest…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1902-10-10 - 1902-10-15
Summary:

The Coronation! The Passion Play as it is played in Oberammergau. The Coronation of King Edward in detail. 5 Miles of Film. All the latest Novelties of the Cinematographic spheres. Note: The management wish to inform the public of Hongkong that they have the pleasure of bringing the first of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-05-17 - 1906-05-17
Summary:

An exhibition of moving pictures will be given on May 17th, 18th and 19th. The pictures are largely of the late Russo-Japanese War; Some Okayama Orphanage scenes of events in London, the Continent and America were introduced. Price details included. Plan at the Robinson Piano Co., Ltd. Mr. S.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-11-26 - 1907-11-30
Summary:

The Cinematograph Pathe will exhibit the 'Passion Play, Oberammergau,' film 6000 feet long. Also many other films, comic, dramatic & sensational, never seen in Hongkong. Booking at Messrs S. Moutrie & Co.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-02-10 - 1912-02-13
Summary:

Grand classic drama 'The Martyrs'; Burlesque performance by Eilun Mung & R. H. Stephenson; Showing new feature 'London Graphic' by the Gaumont Co.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-18 - 1913-01-21
Summary:

The Sleeping Car Conductor,' a fine comic by Wiffles - 3000 feet; News of the Day, including launch of H. M. S. 'Marlborough,' the latest war scenes, the winner of the 'Cambridgeshire,' latest fashions in Paris, and return of Queen Alexandra; musical interludes by Ada…

9
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-28 - 1913-05-29
Summary:

9.15 Programme: Special Attraction, Wild West in Hongkong, genuine cow boys in the original frontier playlet; the world-famous picture, 'Custer's Last Fight' (U. S. Cavalry overpowered by Indians); the picture of pictures, the thing you all want to see, 'The Charge of the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-12-21 - 1914-12-24
Summary:

The sensational dramas 'Gipsy Blood' and 'John Sterling, Alderman' on Tuesday, 22nd December. Various interesting films and comics are included. Performances by Bert Flatt and Flo Brooks. Grand X'mas tree matinee at 4 p.m. on Thursday, 24th December. Matinees on Friday,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-21 - 1914-12-23
Summary:

On Dec 22, the sensational dramas 'Gipsy Blood' and 'John Sterling, Alderman'; also comic interesting & industrial films; performance by Flatt & Brooks; On Dec 24, the Grand Xmas Tree Matinee; Look out for 'Bell of Rheims.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-22 - 1914-12-22
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Gipsy Blood' and 'John Sterling, Alderman'; Performances by Flatt and Brooks; Coming film: 'Bell of Rheims'

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-23 - 1914-12-25
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Gipsy Blood' and 'John Sterling, Alderman'; Performances by Flatt and Brooks; Coming film: 'Bell of Rheims'

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Headline: Flood Relief
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-24 - 1915-07-27
Summary:

Grand entertainment in St. John's Hall, latest cinematograph films, and items by eminent artists

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-05 - 1915-08-06
Summary:

Fiery John,' a star drama in 3 parts; also see the great film of Capt. Tom Gunn, 'A Flying Expedition' in America and Manila.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-05 - 1915-08-06
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Fiery John' (3 parts) and 'Capt. Tom Gunn's Flying Expedition in America and Manila'

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-02 - 1915-12-04
Summary:

On Dec 3, the thrilling production of the present war 'The Spy' in 3 parts; Pathe's latest Gazette; comedies: 'A Friend of the Family' and John Bunny in 'A Game of Golf' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-02 - 1915-12-04
Summary:

The thrilling production, 'The Spy' in 3 parts, on Friday, 3rd December. Pathe's gazette included. The comedies including 'Friends of the Family' and John Bunny in 'A Game of Golf.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-03 - 1915-12-03
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Spy' (3 parts), 'Friend of the Family' and 'John Bunny in a Golf'; Screening of Pathe's Latest Gazette

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-04 - 1915-12-04
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Spy' (3 parts), 'Friend of the Family' and 'John Bunny in a Golf'; Screening of Pathe's Latest Gazette