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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-05-18
Summary:

The management of the Empire Cinematograph Theatre announces that Professor A. Lewis, and Miss Lewis will make their debut this evening.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-05-18 - 1910-05-19
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Tonight! Debut of Prof. A. Lewis, introducing novelties never seen in Hong Kong. Miss Lewis (age 6), surprising infantile comic, serio and recitations. Coming: Miss Eva Hughes. No performance…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-05-21 - 1910-05-24
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Monday! Debut of Miss Eva Hughes. Prof. A. Lewis, introducing novelties never seen in Hong Kong. Miss Lewis (age 6), surprising infantile comic, serio and recitations.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-06-19
Summary:

It will no doubt greatly interest the public of Hongkong to know that Messrs Ramos and Ramos, of the Victoria Theatre, have secured the services of Mr A. Lauro, a cinematograph film producer, who arrived today for the purpose of taking pictures of the Coronation Celebrations in Hongkong during…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-12-23
Summary:

The R. A. married families from Victoria, Stonecutters, Lyemun and Kowloon were on Saturday entertained to 'high tea' in the R.A. Theatre on the occasion of the Annual X'mas Tree. A pleasing feature of the entertainment was a series of moving pictures thrown on the screen by…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-04-16 - 1913-04-18
Summary:

Tonight at 9:15 p.m. New feature of the first 'A. B.' (American Bioscope) Picture, 'The Squaw's Love.' Performance by Miss Violet Bonetia.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-04-23 - 1913-04-25
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. Special 'A. B.' comics including 'A Jealous Husband,' 'A Study in Diplomacy,' 'Losing His Temper' and 'A Trip on the Seine' (scenic). Pathe gazette and Gaumont Graphic included. Performance by Miss Violet Bonetia. Matinees…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-05-10 - 1913-05-13
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. New comics, 'The Living Statue' by Max Linder, and 'The Ace of Clubs' by Nick Winter. The A. B. comedy, 'The Village Hero.' Pathe gazette included. Performance by Miss Violet Bonetia. Matinees on Saturdays at 4:15 p.m. and Sundays at 6 p.m.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-05-12
Summary:

An attractive holiday programme will be presented at the Bijou Scenic Theatre this evening, the films including a special A. B. drama and humorous one by Max Linder.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-05-14 - 1913-05-16
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. The cinema-coloured drama, 'Nobility.' The comic, 'Biggles,' 'The Millionaire.' The A. B. sensational drama, 'Saved by the Pony Express.' Pathe gazette included. Performance by Miss Violet Bonetia. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-10-19
Summary:

St. Joseph Boy Scouts (Baden Powell), under the charge of Mr. Blake of the Victoria Theatre, are arranging a Concert to be given in their headquarters on Saturday, November 14, when the whole proceeds will be given to the Prince of Wales Fund.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-07-27
Summary:

The West River Flood Relief Fund should benefit to a considerable extent as the result of the performance of Queen's College Dramatic Society in Taiping Theatre last night. Audiences included H.E. the Governor, Captain R. O. Hutchison, A.D.C., the Director of Education Mr. E. A. Irving, the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-07-26
Summary:

Jose Montez, an operator at the Palisade, Kowloon, was charged at the Court today before Mr. Orme with stealing and receiving two postal orders for 20/- the property of Mr. C. Lane Poole. Mr. A. M. Preston appeared for the defence and the case was adjourned until Friday afternoon bail being…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-04-10
Summary:

Mr. C. R. Bosworth and Mr. Joseph deFrenes, photographers of the Lyman H. Howe Films Company, had many new and novel experiences in making the new picture 'The Manufacture of a Motor Car' recently filmed at the Willys-Overland Factory, Toledo, Ohio, U.S.A.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-06-20
Summary:

Special performances are being given tomorrow afternoon and evening in the Victoria Theatre in aid of the funds of the Portuguese School in this colony. Among those who will contribute to the entertainment are Mr. Bruno Rocha, Mr. F. Latymer, Mr. Morbey, Mr. Louis Meo, Mr. A. B. Allen, Mr. E. G…

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Headline: Our Day Fund
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-10-18 - 1918-10-22
Summary:

Mr. P. A. Rosario presents the stunts in S. Theyrs Smith's Farce, including 'My Lord in Livery' and musical medley at Victoria Theatre on Tuesday, 22nd October, 1918. Booking at Anderson Music Co. Ltd.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-10-23
Summary:

The Stunts' was successful and well-received from the audiences last evening. The performers in the programme included: Misses Elfrida Osmund, Dorothy Razavet, Olga Demee, Messrs A. Ramsey, H. Ramsey, D. d' Almada e Castro and Master G. Razavet. More performers included in the second…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-03 - 1919-02-04
Summary:

February 3, 4 and 5, 9.15 p.m. performance, Annals of the War No. 58. 'A Multi-Millionaire' after the play of Mr. Joseph Remand Renaud, 'Lucien in Parking Case.' The Manila String Band will be in attendance on Tuesday February 4 at 9.15 p.m. Matinees every Wednesday and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-08 - 1919-03-12
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Fredony and Vaudeville Co. Complete change of programme. Fredony presents, The Cosmopolitan Symphony, impersonating the world's greatest composers. Mlle Asta Ericksen, a soprano with wonderful voice. Miss Leona in her dancing creations. Selected picture programme. '…