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: 1912-03-09 - 1912-03-30
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. the latest picture plays; performance by Viola - the Sisters Price - Lilian; 7.15 p.m. pictures only.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-03-30
Summary:

The programme for tonight at the Bijou is an attractive one and consists of a very fine medley by Viola and Lilian, while Shakespeare's famous drama 'Romeo and Juliet,' Pathe Freres' masterpiece of coloured art cinematography, will be produced on the Biorama. This complete…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-01 - 1912-04-30
Summary:

The latest Gazette and Graphic News of the world every evening at 9.15 p.m.; Viola performance by The Sisters Lilian; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-04-01 - 1912-04-26
Summary:

(Flower Street) The latest gazette and graphic news of the world. Performance by Viola Lilian and The Sister Price. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-04-27
Summary:

The Bijou Scenic Theatre is offering great attractions in its latest programmes. The biorama pictures are exceedingly good. Performance by Miss Lilian Price.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-04-29
Summary:

For this evening and tomorrow Mr Stephenson has secured for his popular Bijou Scenic Theatre a really fine set of pictures which all should see. One which has been greeted with rounds of applause is that in which two of the most prominent cinematograph artistes figures, namely Max Linder, the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-21
Summary:

Lilian Read, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. Parker Read, Jr., had a contract with Thomas H. Ince for twenty years. In Mr. Ince's motion picture spectacle 'Civilization,' now being shown at the Criterion Theatre, she did such clever work that he decided to make her a star.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-01
Summary:

Despite strong counter attractions, the Victoria Theatre was well crowded last night, when the Howitt Phillips Company made a welcome reappearance after a successful season in the North. The play staged was 'Peg o' My Heart.' Miss Doris Phillips, Miss Isobel Fladgate, Mr.Wheeler…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-17 - 1917-10-18
Summary:

The 'Cameos' programme in aid of 'Our Day', details included. Performances by The Cameos, Gerald Osborne, Rhoda Windrum, Malcom Prentice, Lyle Jefferies, Peggy Ross, Lilian Gascoine, Athol Tier.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-19 - 1917-10-19
Summary:

Tonight: The 'Cameos' programme in aid of 'Our Day', details included. Performances by The Cameos, Gerald Osborne, Rhoda Windrum, Malcom Prentice, Lyle Jefferies, Peggy Ross, Lilian Gascoine, Athol Tier.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-20 - 1917-10-20
Summary:

Tonight: The 'Cameos' programme, details included. Performances by The Cameos, Gerald Osborne, Rhoda Windrum, Malcom Prentice, Lyle Jefferies, Peggy Ross, Lilian Gascoine, Athol Tier.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-20
Summary:

The audience was not nearly so large as it ought to have been at the Victoria Theatre last night, when the popular 'Cameos' made a welcome reappearance and submitted a programme on behalf of the 'Our Day' Fund. Mr. Athol Tier was once again a great favourite last night as the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-20
Summary:

Cameos' paid their return visit to Hongkong. The drawings of last evening were devoted to 'Our Day' Fund. Artists were entertaining as ever and the programme was entirely new. Performances by Lyle Jeffries, Lilian Gascoine, Pegg Ross, Rhoda Windrum, Gerald Osborne, Malcolm Pretice…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-22 - 1917-10-23
Summary:

Continued success of the 'Cameos' programme, details included. Performances by The Cameos, Lyle Jeffries, Malcolm Prentice, Rhoda Windrum, Gerald Osborne, Lilian Gascoine, Athol Tier.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-23
Summary:

The return visit of 'Cameos' is proving quite as big a success as their original stay in Hong Kong some time ago, the Victoria Theatre being well filled last night. Miss Lyle Jeffries, Miss Rhoda Windrum, Miss Lilian Gascoigne, and Miss Peggy Ross sang songs. Mr. Malcolm Prentice is a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-24 - 1917-10-25
Summary:

Continued success of the 'Cameos' programme, 3rd programme details included. Performances by The Cameos, Athol Tier and the Company, Gerald Osborne, Peggy Ross, Malcolm Prentice, Rhoda Windrum, Lyle Jeffries, Lilian Gascoine.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-25
Summary:

There was quite a large audience at the Victoria Theatre last night when the Cameos submitted what is known as their 'No. 3 Programme' in which many new items appear. Mr. Athold Tier, Mr. Gerald Osborne, Miss Peggy Ross, Mr. Malcolm Prentice, Miss Rhoda Windrum, Miss Lyle Jeffries,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-25
Summary:

Cameos' continue their successful season the Victoria Theatre. Various music performances by artists were well received. Performance by Peggy Ross, Malcolm Prentice, Lilian Gascoine, Miss Lyle Jeffries, Gerald Osborne, Charles Kitts and Jack Kershaw.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-26
Summary:

Mr J. J. Blake, the manager of that Victoria Theatre, informs us that great care has been taken in the choice of productions for the winter season. Great variety of films were obtained, including 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jack Saunders, 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White…

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Headline: The Cameos
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-27
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre the Cameos presented another splendid programme with singers giving splendid performances. Performance by Miss Lyle Jeffries, Miss Lilian Gascoine, Miss Peggy Ross, Miss Rhoda Windrum, Mr. Chas. Kitts, Mr. Malcolm, and Mr. Gerald Osborne.