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: 1897-04-29
Summary:

The Cinematograph exhibition at the City Hall has 'caught on' famously and the audiences are delighted with the wonderful display of art and science. Exhibitions are given daily and nightly in St. George's Hall.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1904-06-29 - 1904-06-30
Summary:

Metropole Hotel's sole proprietor Mr. Jas. Christie presented great success of popular weekly entertainments by Ware and Ross' Entertainers introducing Tom Morcomb, Miss Gertie Maisie, Walter King, McCormick and McGinty, the Percipaphone, the American Biograph, Jas. Christie and George…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1904-07-01 - 1904-07-04
Summary:

Metropole Hotel's sole proprietor Mr. Jas. Christie presented great success of popular weekly entertainments by Ware and Ross' Entertainers introducing Tom Morcomb, Miss Gertie Maisie, Walter King, McCormick and McGinty, the Percipaphone, the American Biograph, Jas. Christie and George…

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Headline: Living Pictures
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-18
Summary:

We heartily congratulate both the Victoria and Bijou Cinemagraphs upon the remarkably short spaces of time since the actual date of King George's Coronation in which they have been able to present to their patrons up-to-date and excellent films of the Coronation processions. The pictures…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-22 - 1911-07-31
Summary:

Cinematograph Vaudeville every evening; grand coronation picture of King George V. at 9.15 p.m.; performance by Violet Bonnetta and R. H. Stephenson; 7.15 p.m. pictures only; electric fans throughout theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-03-18 - 1912-03-18
Summary:

The Hughes Musical Comedy Co. will present the farcical comedy 'A Night Off,.' If you don't laugh at this, you see the doctor. 'In Society,' the farcical comedy, which crowded the Shanghai Theatre, the Dutchman and the Jew at their best; solos by Mdme, Lloyd; booking at…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-03-19 - 1912-03-20
Summary:

Tonight the Hughes Musical Comedy Co. will present the farcical comedy 'In Society,' which crowded the Shanghai Theatre; the Dutchman and the Jew at their best, don't miss this show; solos by Mdme. Lloyd; booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-03-20
Summary:

The productions staged at the Victoria Theatre under the auspices of Hughes American Musical Comedy Company have convulsed large audience with laughter. 'Society' was presented last night. The performance was offered by Messrs Paul Stanhope and Bert Le Blane, Madame Pearl Lloyd and Mr…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-03-22
Summary:

Last night, 'Two Men from Japan' was staged at Victoria Theatre. Madame Pearl Lloyd took part in the play and was responsible for songs. The Texas Tommy Dance was well received.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-09 - 1912-10-10
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m. all new pictures; naval review at spithead King George at Grimsby; 'Indian Pride' (coloured American art drama); 'Off with the Old Love' by good old Nick Winter; Miss Ada Rowley with 'When the fields are white wish daisies'; 'Just the church…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-13 - 1913-09-20
Summary:

5 nights commencing Wed., Sept. 17, matinee Saturday: Geo. Samuels presents the famous Carnegie-Museum, 'Alaska-Siberia Expedition,' motion pictures, 6000 feet of films and 30 explanatory slides, accompanied by an explanatory lecture, two hours of continuous sensation and breathless…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-19
Summary:

Mr. George Samuels presents the Alaska-Siberian film at the Peak Hotel on Monday, September 22, at 9-15 p.m. under the patronage of H. E., the officer administering the Government, Mr. Cland Severn.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-04 - 1914-04-06
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the detective picture 'The Mystery of Yellow Room' in 3 parts; Lord Lytton's wonderful masterpiece 'The Last Days of Pompeii' in 8,000 feet will soon be exhibited; watch for the great picture George Carpentier v Bomdardier Wells.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-12 - 1914-06-15
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the drama picture 'A Leap of Despair' in 3 parts; the Gaumont Graphic; also the sensational boxing film Georges Carpentier vs Bombardier Wells in 1,000 feet; a thrilling novel of adventures 'Between Men and Beasts' and the society film dance 'The Tango…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-07-18 - 1914-07-21
Summary:

For 4 nights only, the great fighting pictures 'Joe Jeanette vs Georges Carpentier,' 'Wiffles Goes to the Dentist,' and 'Pathe's German & International Gazette'; performance by Morrow.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-28
Summary:

This evening, there will be screened at the Bijou the first number of Pathe's War Gazette. This film is 1,500 feet long and includes other interesting items, including: A captured German ship being towed into Yarmouth Harbour, the French trips crossing the frontier into Germany, Earl…

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Headline: Kinematography
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-18
Summary:

The kinematograph is placing on record incidents in the great crisis. Some of the best films can be seen each evening at St. George's Indoor Kinema, Bubbling Well, Shanghai.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-05-20
Summary:

Another very successful patriotic concert was given last night at the Victoria. The Band of the 74th Punjabis played some splendid selections, and one of the bandsmen, Allah Dah, gave a piccolo solo. Miss May Clarke, the Carsons, Mr. Harry Relph, professor Gonzalez, Mr. George Grimble and Mr.…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-14 - 1915-07-16
Summary:

On July 14, 15, and 16, 'The Duchess of the Folies' in 3 parts, length 5,000 feet, adapted from Georges Feydeau's famous comedy; 'The Diver,' a powerful dramatic story in 2 parts; On July 17, a magnificent drama will be screened.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-17
Summary:

The chief feature of the programme at the Bijou Theatre during the past three nights has been a magnificent representation by the Eclair Film Co., of Feydeau's bright little extravaganza 'The Duchess of the Folies.' tonight, the film 'The Curse of Greed' will be shown…