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: 1910-12-14 - 1910-02-20
Summary:

Every night at 7.00 and 9.00 o'clock; matinees Saturdays, at 4 p.m.; World pictures; 2 new artists at 9 p.m., Miss Mae Montgomery, Mr. Chas. Castleman and Miss Vera Ferrace; New song, new pictures and new sketches; 7 p.m. 50, 30, and 20 cents; 9 p.m. $1.00, 70 and 40 cents.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-12-15
Summary:

Miss Vera Ferrace, Miss Mae Montgomery and Mr. Chas Cattleman performed in the Bijou Scenic Theatre last night. Mr. Cattleman will repeat his performance tonight and all those who are interested in occult should not miss his show.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-12-17
Summary:

Misses Vera Ferrace, Mae Montgomery and Mr. Chas Cattleman will perform tonight and new pictures will be thrown on the screen, including 'The Mica Mine,'' The Resin Industry,' 'A Difficult Task,' 'Display of Horsemanship,' and 'The Gas Inspector.…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-12-19
Summary:

There was a bumper house at the Bijou Scenic Theatre on Saturday night in response to the attractive bill of fare which had been advertised. Performances by Miss Vera Ferrace, Miss Mae Montgomery and Mr. Chas Castleman. The pictures exhibited are all good.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-12-12
Summary:

Miss Murray's debut at the Bijou Scenic Theatre attracted the audiences. She is not only a singer but also a dancer.

6
Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-12-27
Summary:

Bright and brisk is the entertainment being provided at the Bijou Scenic Theatre. Miss Murray appears in new and catchy songs, while the pictures thrown on the screen are of the usual high standard of excellence maintained by the management. Pathe Freres' Animated Gazette is highly…

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-01-02 - 1912-01-31
Summary:

Cinematograph Vaudeville at 9.15 every evening; a complete change of pictures every Wednesday and Saturday, all new to Hongkong; performance by Eileen Murray at 7.15; picture only.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-01-11
Summary:

The excellent series of pictures, which were gained by Mr. R. H. Stephenson, are well selected, well shown, and steadiness is the chief characteristic. Miss Eileen Murray's singing and dancing are well received by the audiences.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-01-16
Summary:

During the weekend, apart from a superior set of humorous and newsy films, Mr. Stephenson has retained the services of versatile Miss Eileen Murray.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-01-26
Summary:

The well-chosen and clear films are constantly being changed by Mr. Stephenson at Bijou Scenic Theatre and Miss Eileen Murray has an inexhaustible store of bright and attractive songs.

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-02-09
Summary:

A nice little sketch staged by Mr. Stephenson this week at the Bijou Theatre created an opportunity for the proprietor to prove that he can work in front of the footlights as creditably as he can manage the house. He is assisted by the vivacious and versatile Miss Eileen Murray. To state that…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-27
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre management last night gave a successful entertainment under the patronage the Hon. the Captain Superintendent of Police, to the Hong Kong Police Reserves – 50 percent of the gross proceeds going towards the Police Reserves' band fund. The Band, under Mr, Da Costa,…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-28 - 1919-04-28
Summary:

Tonight! Bessie Love in her happy play 'A Little Sister of Everybody.' April 28 and 29 remarks: 'Wiffles Advances the Time.' Matinee: 'A Mormon Maid' by Paul West with Mae Murray. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-04 - 1919-07-04
Summary:

Owing to the inclement weather, 'The American Boys' are showing at the Victoria Theatre tonight instead of 'At the Murray Parade Ground.'

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-30
Summary:

See D. W. Griffith's 'Intolerance' when it opens at the Coronet Theatre on Friday evening next, if you would be amazed and thrilled and fascinated by what has been called the most novel, stupendous and magnificent stage work the world has ever known. One performance will be given…

16
Headline: A Fine Film
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-31
Summary:

D. W. Griffith's 'Intolerance,' which is to be the attraction at the Coronet Theatre for three nights commencing tomorrow, Friday, has been playing to capacity houses wherever shown. The production to be given here is an exact duplicate of that used in the Liberty Theatre, New…

17
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-21 - 1920-02-25
Summary:

Producer, star and story all combine 'Polly of the Circus,' a great photoplay. You have seen 'The Auction Block,' 'The Thais' and 'Dodging a Million,' so you know what the name Goldwyn means on a picture. You have not yet forgotten the acting of Mae Marsh…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-08-18 - 1920-08-20
Summary:

Tonight, Triangle Film Corporation presents Mae Marsh in 'A Child of the Paris Streets.' Also 'His Naughty Thought.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-08-19
Summary:

This week's programme at the Hongkong Theatre should prove an attraction to the children. The new drama 'A Child of the Paris Streets' in which Mae Marsh takes the principal part, deserves good houses. Another fine picture is 'His Naughty Thought' also a very acceptable…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-12-24 - 1920-12-24
Summary:

Harold Lloyd in the most successful of hi $100,000 comedies 'Haunted Spooks.' Tom Moore and Mae Marsh in Goldwyn's delightful Xmas play, 'The Cinderella Man' by George Loane Tucker of 'Miracle Man' fame. The Coronet Review accompanied by the Coronet Jazz Band…