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: 1902-10-12
Summary:

Forthcoming entertainment of the 20th Century Projectoscopic Company has announced. A brilliant series of photographs scenes in London at Coronation time, the Passion Play as performed at Oberammergau, and realistic pictures of the battle of San Juan, and of President Roosevelt's Rough…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1907-10-25
Summary:

Canton, 24th October – A merchant named Ho King-sau has petitioned the Canton Bureau of Agriculture, Industry and Commerce, applying for the lease of Po Wah Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-01-17
Summary:

The Salon Cinema-Theatre is as usual drawing crowded houses nightly. The pictures are new and clear and the programmes are so well arranged that this new entertainment hall is assured of considerable public patronage. At present there are three artistes appearing on the boards nightly. Misses…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-03-10
Summary:

Miss Ada King will perform tomorrow night at the Salon-Cinema Theatre. It will be her last appearance in Hongkong. Miss Doris McAulay made her first reappearance last night. Mr. Carl Wallner is still connected with the Salon and Miss Jessie Thorn will make her first appearance tomorrow night.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-05-07
Summary:

Owing to the death of the King, the 'Empire' Cinematograph has been closed until further notice.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-12-01
Summary:

Mr. R. H. Stephenson is sparing no efforts to make his new enterprise a success in every way. In addition to the interesting films nightly thrown on the screen, which are all new to the Colony, the popular comedian has secured the services of two clever lady artistes – Miss Carrington and Miss…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-25
Summary:

Cinematograph shows appear to be growing in popular regard in the Colony. The King's Electric Theatre which has been recently opened at Yaumati by the same syndicate that owns Bijou Scenic Theatre, with Mr. J. Lafferty as lessee and manager, is attracting large crowds of Chinese nightly.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-06-14
Summary:

At the King's Electric Theatre, comfortably furnished and submitting a splendid programme, there is a change of pictures twice weekly. All who intend paying a visit, should take the Yaumati Ferry, the nearest point to the theatre.

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Headline: Living Pictures
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-18
Summary:

We heartily congratulate both the Victoria and Bijou Cinemagraphs upon the remarkably short spaces of time since the actual date of King George's Coronation in which they have been able to present to their patrons up-to-date and excellent films of the Coronation processions. The pictures…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-03-26
Summary:

Mr. Hiram Horton, a special cinematograph artist of the Kinemacolor Company of Wardour Street, London, came to Hong Kong and has taken a large number of local views after taking a series of pictures of the Japanese royal funeral ceremonies. His business takes him to many parts of the world. When…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-10-15
Summary:

Commencing tonight, there will be exhibited at the Victoria Theatre a wonderful instructive picture entitled 'For the King.' Film synopsis included. One of the world's leading magicians, De Villiers is to appear at the Victoria commencing next Monday for a short season. Booking is…

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Headline: Crowded Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-08
Summary:

The King of the Air' attracted a large audience at the Bijou last night, people had to be turned away. Miss Violet Bonnett is proving a great attraction.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-08
Summary:

Des Voeux Road, is soon to feature on the Gazette pictures in the cinemas at Home. This morning an operator attached to the Astatic Film Co. Shanghai was busy taking pictures in the vicinity of King Edward Hotel.

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Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-06
Summary:

The magnificent film dealing with the visit of the King and Queen to Paris has drawn good houses to Bijou for some nights. Tonight, there will be a change of program when some fine films are promised.

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Headline: Command' Film
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-12
Summary:

In the ball room of Buckingham Palace last month before the King and Queen of Denmark, and the whole Court Mr. Herbert Ponting displayed his Antarctic series. A special screen was erected, and Mr. Ponting lectured as he does daily at the Philharmonic Hall.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-02
Summary:

The King's Service' is to be screened at the Victoria on Friday. A free matinee is promised by the management of the theatre to enable the children of the French and Italian Convents, and the wives and children of soldiers stationed in the Colony to witness the magnificent picture,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-04
Summary:

The film 'The King's Service' is to be shown at the Victoria tonight. La Belle Cora and Williams will appear. There will also be other pictures and a military band.

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Headline: War Pictures
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-10
Summary:

The Bijou management announces that special war pictures as well as representations of other stirring incidents connected with the European crisis will be shown at the theatre soon. Commencing tomorrow night, 'Traitors to Their King' will be screened for four nights.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-10
Summary:

Starting from tonight, 'Traitors to Their King' will be shown at the Bijou. A slight rise in the price of the seats will be made during the few nights when this film is being shown. Prices will be $1, 70 cents and 30 cents. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-12
Summary:

Traitors to Their King,' the coloured historical drama now being shown at the Bijou, is one of the best films seen in Hong Kong for some time. Film synopsis included.