A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: An Evening's Amusement at the City Hall
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1902-05-10
Summary:

The latest entertainment arrived City Hall are the Barnes 20th Century Entertainers and Biograph Company. Performers include Madame Freed, Mr. Harry Gray, Mr. W. T. Burgess, Miss Florence Adelaide, Miss Rosa Barnes and orchestra of Royal Welsh Fusiliers. The series of capital films run through…

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Headline: Manager Barnes
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1902-05-17
Summary:

Manager Barnes of the 20th Century Entertainers who re-opened at the Theatre Royal last night is be congratulated on gathering around him such a bright company of players. Performers included Rosa Barnes and Madame Freed. With moving pictures of the Dreyfus trial, including the life of Maitre…

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Headline: The Powder Puffs': Kowloon's Opportunity Tonight
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-10-07
Summary:

Powder Puffs' held the attention of a somewhat scanty audience at the City Hall last night. Today, Kowloon people will have their opportunity at the Star Theatre to forget the worries of the week. Performers included Bert Hamil, Suzanne Verney, Edouard de Kurylo and Muriel White.