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: 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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-03-07 - 1902-03-13
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) The Hughes Musical Comedy Co. will open at the Victoria Theatre on March 13th with The Speculators. Performances by Fiddle Lee Dee. Late trams are served. Booking at Moutrie's. Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-03-15 - 1902-03-18
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) The Hughes Musical Comedy Co. at the Victoria Theatre with The Speculators. Performances by Fiddle Lee Dee. Late trams are served. Booking at Moutrie's. Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-07-13
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph was crowded on Monday evening when a benefit performance was held for Sister Coleman. Miss Goldie Collins, too, had a great reception in this farewell performance. The Lee Sisters have arrived and will make their debut at an early date.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-07-13 - 1909-07-15
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong. Last performances of the celebrated artiste, Goldie Collins. New films. Sisters Coleman. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. Debut of the Lee Sisters.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-07-16 - 1909-07-21
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong. New films. Sisters Coleman. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. Great success of the Lee Sisters.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-07-22 - 1909-07-26
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong. Special programme. Farewell performance of the well-known transformist, E. Fregolini. Sisters Lee, Sisters Coleman and Troupe Engel. New films.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-07-27 - 1909-07-29
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong. Special programme. E. Fregolini for three nights only. Sisters Lee, Sisters Coleman and Troupe Engel. New films.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-07-30 - 1909-08-02
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong. Sisters Lee and Sisters Coleman. New films.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-08-03 - 1909-08-11
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong. Tonight! Debut of the celebrated Australian artistes, Phillips Sisters. Sisters Lee and Sisters Coleman. New films.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-08-12 - 1909-08-19
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong. Debut of the celebrated Australian artistes, Phillips Sisters. Sisters Lee and Sisters Coleman. New films.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-09-16 - 1909-09-16
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central. Tomorrow, the reappearance of Miss Ivy Lee. New films in every change of programme. Artistes: Miss L. Lee, Miss Doryta and Prof. Llford. Coming! A celebrated Australian artistes. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. Reduced prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-09-17 - 1909-09-18
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central. New films in every change of programme. Artistes: Miss L. Lee, Miss Doryta and Prof. Llford. Coming! A celebrated Australian artistes. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-09-20 - 1909-09-30
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central. New films in every change of programme. Miss Ivy Lee. Miss Ethel Leslie, a celebrated Australian artiste. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. Reduced prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-10-01 - 1909-10-06
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong. New pictures every 2 days. Tonight! Debut of the celebrated artiste, Miss Beatie Galardi, serio and comedienne. The celebrated Prof. Dobby, steel and fire wonderful acts. Miss Lee and Miss St. Clair, serios and comic songs. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-10-02
Summary:

Miss Beattie Garlardi made her debut at the Victoria Cinematograph. Performance by Professor Dobby and Miss St. Clair, also Miss Ivy Lee. The films are all exceedingly good.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-10-07 - 1909-10-13
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central. Tonight! Debut of the celebrated athlete and wrestler, Mr. Wanna Gramer. Misses Galardi and Lee. Songs and dances. The champion in Clog dances, Mr. M. Guy.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-10-11
Summary:

Mr. Wanna Cramer, athlete and wrestler, is meeting with great success at the Victoria Cinematograph nightly. Miss Beattie Galardi and Miss Ivy Lee continue to entertain.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-10-14 - 1909-10-14
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central. Tonight! Special programme. Benefit to Sisters Lee, assisted by the celebrated artistes Sisters Phillips and Miss Galardi. Tomorrow, a grand performance of famous athlete, Mr Wanna Gramer.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-11-01 - 1909-11-01
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central. New films! Change of programme every two days. Tomorrow, 3rd Nov., farewell performance of the celebrated artiste Ruby Collins. Sisters Lee, song and dance.