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: 1910-04-02 - 1910-04-07
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of Miss Maggie Fraser, Howard and Lee. Magnificent programmers. New films. Three new artistes coming. The popular Victoria Cinematograph has been transferred to the above…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-04-05
Summary:

The new Empire, opposite the Central Market, made an auspicious opening last night in presence of a 'full house,' the guests of the proprietors. Each lady guest, upon entering, was presented with a bouquet. The programme was a specially selected one for the occasion. Performances by Mr…

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Headline: Boxing
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-27
Summary:

A monster programme is to be presented by Hugh McIntosh [sic] at the Skating Rink on the 1st of January. We understand that Private Potter, K.O.Y.L.I. will not fight anymore in Hongkong. In addition to the attractive boxing programme, the sensational fight films, showing the combat between Owen…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-28 - 1912-12-28
Summary:

Featherweight Championship of the Orient; The sensational fight films of 11 rounds, Owen Moran v. Battling Nelson

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Headline: Boxing
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-28
Summary:

The New Year's 'gift' at the Skating Rink on January 1st, promoted by Mr. Hugh MacIntosh, one of the principal attractions on that evening will undoubtedly be the fight pictures which are to be shown. The films show the fight between Owen Moran and Battling Nelson.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-01
Summary:

Mr. Jack Grace informs us that although he will be unable tonight to show the film depicting the fight between Owen Moran and Battling Nelson, owing to the Skating Rink not coming within the requirements of the law for such purposes, he hopes to have it shown at one of the local cinema theatres…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-29
Summary:

New York, Feb. 12 – A School for Dramatic Art for Animals has been started at Fort Lee, N.J., by Paul Bourgeois for the benefit of cinematograph companies. He has a collection of various animals, including lions and elephants.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-20 - 1918-12-20
Summary:

Jack and the Beanstalk' by William Fox Production. Photo of the Princess included. Virginia Lee Corbin acts as Princess Regina in the film.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-17 - 1919-03-19
Summary:

Another complete change of programme of Fredony Vaudeville Company. Performers include Bluffo, Lee Chung Sun, Doremifa, Tessie Turner, Asta Ericksen and Mlle. Leona. 'Will Power' (Drama) is one of those perfect photo dramas.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-17
Summary:

Fredony, the performer with an inexhaustible box of tricks, will present tonight at the Victoria his fourth change of programme. Performance by Prof. Bluffo, Lee Chung-Sun and Miss Tessie Turner. In the first part, the romantic Pathe photoplay 'Willpower' will be presented.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-18
Summary:

Last night Fredony presented an entirely new programme, including a performance from Prof. Bluffo, Lee Chung-Sun, Miss Tessie Turner, Misses Erickson and Leona. The supporting picture programme was a very interesting one, with Pathe's photoplay 'Willpower.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-09 - 1920-01-09
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 p.m. and tonight at 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lucille Lee Stewart in 'The Ninety and Nine.' Also 'His Last Scent.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-10 - 1920-01-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 p.m. and tonight at 9.15 p.m., William Courtenay and Lucille Lee Stewart in 'The Ninety and Nine,' a wonderful production of the great play by Ramsay Morris. 7.15 p.m., the final episodes of 'The Brass Bullet.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-10 - 1920-01-13
Summary:

Today at 5 p.m. and tonight at 9.15 p.m., William Courtenay and Lucille Lee Stewart in a wonderful production of the great play by Ramsay Morris, 'The Ninety and Nine.' Today at 2.30 p.m. and tonight at 7.15 p.m., the final episodes of 'The Brass Bullet.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-20 - 1920-05-24
Summary:

Tonight in the Wonder City of Bagdad the Ancient, with Francis Carpenter and Virginia Corbin [sic] in WM. Fox's $500,000 dreamplay 'Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.' May 24 remarks: 'A Pair of Cupids.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-20 - 1920-05-20
Summary:

Come and be young again tonight in the wonder city of Bagdad the ancient, with Francis Carpenter and Virginia Corbin in Wm. Fox's $500,000 dream play, 'Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.' Prices at the matinee, 80 cents and 40 cents. Children half price. At the performance $1.00 and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-20 - 1920-05-22
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp.' May 20 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on Fox's 'Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp' featuring Francis Carpenter and Virginia Corbin. Prices: at the matinee, 80 cents and 40 cents, children half price; at…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-28
Summary:

The construction of what, when completed, will be the largest cinema in the Colony, is being rapidly pushed ahead under the supervision of the contractor. Lee Kee, who at the same time is its owner. The 'Star' Cinema, as the new theatre has been named, is conveniently situated at the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-06 - 1921-09-07
Summary:

Lila Lee in 'The Cruise of the Makebelieves.'

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-06 - 1921-09-07
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 5.45 and 9.15, Lila Lee in 'The Cruise of the Make-Believes.'