A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Theatre Royal, City Hall: The Cinematograph! A Grand Success - on Wednesday, the 20th October, 1897, at 3.30 p.m.
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1897-10-18 - 1897-10-20
Summary:

Matinee for children, when the Queen's Jubilee Views will be exhibited besides other interesting and amusing for the little folks. As for the 9.15 p.m. section, last opportunity to see the Queen's Jubilee Pictures and others so highly spoken of by the press. Booking at the Robinson…

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Headline: St. Andrew's Hall: City Hall Building - on Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1899-12-23 - 1899-12-30
Summary:

Commencing at 9 p.m. on the 26th, 28th & 30th, Xylophone & Kinematograph Entertainment. Mme. Meranda and Little Lilly in their clever Xylophone and Zither and Comic Violin Entertainments.

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Headline: The Hongkong Cinematograph
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-02-07 - 1908-02-13
Summary:

Tonight! Tonight! First appearance in Hongkong of Prof. Carl Rozello, the entertaining English magician and society entertainer. Performances by Melle Yvonne D'Arthis, Miss Nellie Loftus, Little Miss Irene. New films, humoristic and sentimental. Machado's String Band. Time 9 to 11.…

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Headline: Victoria Cinematograph.'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-10-27 - 1908-10-30
Summary:

Two performances every night including magnificent comic and dramatic films; Performance from Miss Violet Rusell and Little Thelma

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Headline: Victoria Cinematograph
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-10-30 - 1908-11-02
Summary:

Benefit performance of Miss Phyllis Eddie Macdonald of the Tivoli Theatre, Sydney. The talented French artistes Mille Cecilia and Mr L. Verard. Miss Violet Ruddell and little Thelma. Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Tickets can also be obtained at the Robinson Piano Co. Don…

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Headline: Victoria Cinematograph.'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-10-31 - 1908-11-09
Summary:

Two performances every night including magnificent comics and dramatic films; Performance from the Miss M'Donald, Mlle. Cecilia, Mr. Verard, Miss Violet Rusell and Little Thelma; Programme change every second day

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Headline: Victoria Cinematograph
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-11-03 - 1908-11-10
Summary:

Miss Phyllis Eddis Macdonald of the Tivoli Theatre, Sydney. The talented French artistes Mille Cecilia and Mr L. Verard. Miss Violet Ruddell and little Thelma. Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Tickets can also be obtained at the Robinson Piano Co. Don't forget the…

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Headline: Empire Cinematograph Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-04-08 - 1910-04-08
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Debut of Miss Addie Leigh and Miss Winnie Ryan. Grand success of Miss Maggie Fraser and Little Percy. Magnificent films.

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Headline: Empire Cinematograph Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-04-09 - 1910-04-11
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of Miss Addie Leigh, Miss Winnie Ryan, Miss Maggie Fraser and Little Percy. Debut of Mr Jos Terrara on Monday. Magnificent films.

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Headline: Empire Cinematograph Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-04-12 - 1910-04-12
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of Miss Addie Leigh, Miss Winnie Ryan, Miss Maggie Fraser and Little Percy. Mr Jos Terrara, a celebrated tenor. Magnificent films.

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Headline: Empire Cinematograph Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-04-13 - 1910-04-21
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of Miss Addie Leigh, Miss Winnie Ryan, Miss Maggie Fraser and Little Percy. Magnificent films. Grand matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Headline: Empire Cinematograph Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-04-22 - 1910-04-28
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of Miss Addie Leigh, Miss Winnie Ryan, Miss Maggie Fraser and Little Percy. Tonight! Debut of the celebrated Hungarian violinist, Fekete.

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Headline: Empire Cinematograph Theatre
Publication Date: 1910-04-29 - 1910-04-30
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of Miss Addie Leigh, Miss Winnie Ryan, Miss Maggie Fraser and Little Percy. Tonight! Debut of the celebrated Hungarian violinist, Fekete. Coming: Two eminent artistes, Jim…

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Headline: Empire Cinematograph Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-05-02 - 1910-05-03
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of Miss Addie Leigh, Miss Winnie Ryan, Miss Maggie Fraser and Little Percy, will remain until May 4. Coming: Two eminent artistes, Jim Harvey and Madge Morris.

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Headline: Empire Cinematograph Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-07-11 - 1910-07-12
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of Miss Laura and Diamond. Coming: Miss Maggie Frazer and Little Percy. Grand matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. at reduced prices.

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Headline: Empire' Cinematograph Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-07-15 - 1910-07-18
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of Miss Laura and Diamond. Coming: Miss Maggie Frazer and Little Percy. Grand matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. at reduced prices.

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Headline: Empire' Cinematograph Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-07-19 - 1910-07-22
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Reappearance of Miss Maggie Frazer and Little Percy. Grand success of Miss Laura Diamond. Grand matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. at reduced prices.

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Headline: Empire' Cinematograph Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-07-23 - 1910-08-09
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Reappearance of Miss Eva Hughes. The eminent soubrette and dancer, Miss Maggie Frazer. The infantile actor, Little Percy. Grand success of Miss Laura Diamond. Grand matinees on Saturdays and…

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Headline: Empire' Cinematograph Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-08-10 - 1910-08-11
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Reappearance of Miss Eva Hughes. The eminent soubrette and dancer, Miss Maggie Frazer. The infantile actor, Little Percy. Grand matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. at reduced prices…

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Headline: Empire' Cinematograph Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-08-12 - 1910-08-20
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. The eminent soubrette and dancer, Miss Maggie Frazer. The infantile actor, Little Percy. Grand matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m. at reduced prices.