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: 1911-02-24 - 1911-02-28
Summary:

Tonight is the debut of the eminent artistes, Mr. & Mrs. Donnelly, baby Tommy Donnelly (5 years), and little Kitty Donnelly (7 years); special songs, dances and sketches. From tonight and for a few days only, screening of the magnificent film of 'The Inn' or 'The Drink,'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-03-01 - 1911-03-06
Summary:

Grand success of the eminent artistes Mr. & Mrs. Donnelly, baby Tommy Donnelly (5 years), and little Kitty Donnelly (7 years); special songs, dances and sketches; magnificent films; matinees on Saturday and Sunday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-03-16 - 1911-03-21
Summary:

From Friday, 17th Mar, 1911 and for a few nights only; also at matinees of Saturday 18th and Sunday 19th; the grand dramatic fantastic film, 2,000 feet long, one of the best coloured productions of Pathe's Cinematograph, Faust; the Donnellys, a big novelty and the champion dancers; come and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-03-22 - 1911-03-24
Summary:

Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.; magnificent & up-to-date pictures tonight, the grand dramatic moral film Honour; the success of the day, the Donnelly's, champion dancers, a big novelty; and the little Kitty Donnelly, the queen of infantile artistes.

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Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-10-27
Summary:

Miss Kitty Delavale will appear tomorrow at the Bijou. Mr. Stephenson has secured a very fine selection of films including 'Neighbours' acted by Max Linder.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-11-01 - 1911-11-03
Summary:

Every evening at 9.15 p.m., special pictures, The 'Liberte' Disaster; 'Neighbours' featuring Max Linder; Nick Winter, 'The Traitor'; performance by the comedienne Miss Kitty Delavale.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-11-06 - 1911-11-10
Summary:

This week's pictures: 'The Stranger' by Nick Winter on every evening at 9.15 p.m. and 'A Lesson in Wrestling' on Friday, the 13th, and 'Which of the Two'; performance by Miss Kitty Delavale.

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Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-11-11
Summary:

Mr. Bob Stephenson put on a change of programme this evening at the Bijou. An excellent film depicting Elephants at work in India. An amusing burlesque of a Spanish bull fight, entitled 'Toreador,' will also be shown, and the 'Burglars Ransom.' Miss Kitty Delavale will sing…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-11-11 - 1911-11-25
Summary:

Special pictures 'Toreador' every evening at 9.15 p.m.: elephants in India, the Kromats, Wenry Willie as a ballet girl, the shipwrecked mariner, the bragger, and the burglar's ransome; performance by Miss Kitty; 7.15 p.m. pictures only.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-11-23
Summary:

An attractive programme is being presented at the Bijou Scenic Theatre. Miss Kitty Delavale delights her audiences with a number of catchy songs and some extremely good films are being shown.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-12-04
Summary:

Miss Kitty Delavale and Mr. Bob Stephenson are seen in this week's programme at the Bijou. Some fine films are being shown, among which are Max Linder's latest and 'Old and Modern Versailles,' which in point of spectacular effects, is one of Pathe Freres' best…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-27 - 1913-06-30
Summary:

The Magnificent film of the popular play 'The Merry Widow'; the great spectacular film 'The Miracle'; performance by Olga Montes and Kitty Raynor next week.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-15
Summary:

The regular change of programme, three times a week, at the Victoria Theatre is being greatly appreciated by its patrons. Last night, the display of pictures was a most excellent one. Miss Olga Montez and Miss Kitty Raynor, maintain their popularity, and are performing again tonight. There will…

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-28
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre, the pictures are all good, especially the 'The Defeated.' Miss Olga Montez and Miss Kitty Raynor's dances and songs were well received. There will be another complete change of programme on Tuesday night.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-08 - 1916-08-09
Summary:

On Aug 7, a grand comedy night with full band in attendance; on Aug 8, engagement extraordinary of the two famous Australian artists Mabelle & Kitty.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-08
Summary:

Last night, there was a special performance at the Victoria Theatre, when the Band of the 18th Infantry played a most excellent selection of pieces. With one exception all the films shown were comic, and included the performances of Max Linder, Wiffles, Foolshead and Charlie Chaplin. Tonight,…

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-09
Summary:

The two Australian artists, Mabelle and Kitty, made a most successful debut at the Victoria Theatre last night.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-10 - 1916-08-10
Summary:

On Aug 11, performance by Mabelle & Kitty; Pathe's British Gazettes, 'The Great War Soldiers' Holiday at Salonica'; comics, 'Laughing Gas' and 'Guzzle's Wayward Path' (Keystone).

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-10 - 1916-08-10
Summary:

A fine production 'The Phantom of His Love' in 3 reels, featuring Mdlle. Napierkobka, the world famous star dancer; 'The Great War - A Soldiers' Holiday at Salonica' of Pathe British Gazette; performance by Mabelle & Kitty.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-14 - 1916-08-14
Summary:

On Aug 14, band performance; 'Max Linder & His Rival' in 3 parts; 'The Snaring of Wiffles'; performance by Mabelle and Kitty; 'A Jealous Husband' (Keystone); 'Well Mended' (Little Bobby).