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: 1909-01-21
Summary:

Particulars of the Alexandra Cinematograph at No. 2, Zetland Street, will be found in our advertisement columns. The show re-opens under entirely new management and a good selection of Pathe films is announced. The films include drama, comedy, burlesque, geography, history, war, journeys, etc.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-11-17
Summary:

A large house was present last night in the new Bijou Scenic Theatre in Flower Street. It was formerly the Salon Cinema-Theatre. The pictures thrown on the screen last night were interesting and free from flicker. The film depicting the journey to Taipo on the new railway was particularly…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-10
Summary:

Tonight and a few following nights, patrons of the 'Empire' Cinematograph Theatre have a treat in store for them in the shape of the large new film portraying the powerful story of love and tragedy having for its central figure Messalina, the wife of the Roman Emperor Claudius. The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-03-05 - 1912-03-14
Summary:

Coming for a short season, the Hughes Musical Comedy Co. will open on March, 13th, with 'The Spectators,' a great farcical hit; booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-03-16 - 1912-03-16
Summary:

Tonight the Hughes Musical Comedy Co. will present Fiddle Dee Dee, a side splitter; and The Texas Tommy Dance, the rage of two continents; performance by Miss Phillipp & Mr. Leonard; matinee on Saturday and Sunday. Booking at Moutrie's. Arrangements have been made for late Peak Tram.…

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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: 1912-03-21
Summary:

Another good house greeted the production of 'In Society' by the Hughes Musical Comedy Company at the Victoria Theatre last night. A treat is promised tonight in 'Two Men from Japan,' which is described as an eminent mirth-producer. By special request the 'Texas Tommy…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-03-21 - 1912-03-22
Summary:

Tonight the Hughes Musical Comedy Co. will present the farcical comedy Two Men from Japan, extra by special request the Texas Tommy Dance; The Gay Mrs. Dollar on Saturday and Sunday; matinees on Saturday and Sunday.

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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: 1912-03-23 - 1912-03-23
Summary:

Tonight the Hughes Musical Comedy Co. will present the farcical comedy The Gay Mrs. Dollar; extra by special request The Texas Tommy Dance.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-06-24
Summary:

Messrs. Ramos and Ramos presented a very fine programme at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday. The feature of this week's pictures is a two-part film. 'The Evil Fascination.' Fred Graham and Nellie Dent in a one-set comedy kept the house in roars of laughter during their performance…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-16 - 1912-11-20
Summary:

9.15 p.m. tonight, the famous comedy drama 'The Village Postmistress,' length 3,000 feet; 'A Motor Boat Trip' (local yachtsmen are invited to learn marine motoring with Max Linder); vaudeville by Gladys Porter and Dellie Connor; 7.15 p.m. pictures only.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-21 - 1912-11-25
Summary:

Monday, November 25th, the farewell performance of the 2 Franklins and Verne and Smith; Wednesday, November 27th, opening night of the Raymond Teale Comedy Co.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-26 - 1912-11-27
Summary:

Tonight November 27th, opening night of the Raymond Teale Comedy Co.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-02 - 1912-12-02
Summary:

Tonight: The Triflers (chorus girls contest) on Tuesday; Tom and Jerry and College Days; The Man from Mexico, the Girl and the Jockey on Wednesday & Thursday; My Friend from Australia on Friday; Brown's in Town, Rooms for Rent on Saturday and Sunday. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-03 - 1912-12-03
Summary:

Tonight: Tom and Jerry and College Days; The Man from Mexico, the Girl and the Jockey on Wednesday and Thursday; My Friend from Australia on Friday; Brown's in Town and Rooms for Rent on Saturday and Sunday. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-04 - 1912-12-04
Summary:

Tonight: Uncle's Visit and The Land of Manana; My Friend from Australia on Friday; Brown's in Town, Rooms for Rent on Saturday and Sunday; The Time, the Place and the Girl on Monday. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-05 - 1912-12-05
Summary:

Tonight in a double bill, Uncle's Visit and The Land of Manana, My Friend from Australia on Friday; Brown's in Town and Rooms for Rent on Saturday and Sunday; The Time, the Place and the Girl on Monday. Booking at Moutrie's.