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: 1897-05-01
Summary:

The exhibitions of the Cinematograph at the City Hall were today witnessed by about 500 children from the Queen's College. Mr. W. Muskett gave a very lucid and graphic explanation of the pictures, while Professor Charvet has introduced a number of admirable pictures showing Corbett-Mitchell…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1897-10-14 - 1897-10-16
Summary:

The latest improved projecting machine in which the vibration so noticeable and trying to the eyes is now entirely eliminated. Views of the Queen's Jubilee in London will be the special feature of the Entertainment. The following scenes will be shown: A dispute between Bicyclists; The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-03-07 - 1911-03-10
Summary:

Tonight (Tuesday), 7th March, 1911, grand change of programme; among some magnificent new films, the grand picture after a romance of H. Balzac; 'Eugenic Grandet,' a dramatic moral picture; and the interesting film, the whole process of salvage of H.M.S. 'Gladiator'; the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-03-30 - 1911-03-30
Summary:

Performances by Miss Irma De Lepomme.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-04-03 - 1911-04-06
Summary:

Performances by the black comedian Frank Foster and the celebrated soprano Miss Irma De Lepomme; magnificent films; matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-04-04
Summary:

Mr. Frank Morris made his debut at the Empire Cinematograph on Saturday night and was accorded a flattering reception. Miss Irma La Pomme continues to please her hearers with her refined singing.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-01
Summary:

A feast of good things is at present being provided to patrons of the Empire Cinematograph. Signorina Salvati appears in an amusing laughing song, while Miss Irma La Pomme and Mlle. Bascans contribute pleasing songs. Sr. Falanto's fine rich voice nightly evokes applause.

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Headline: Al Fresco Fete
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-24 - 1912-11-01
Summary:

In aid of the funds of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to be held in the compound of the Roman Catholic Cathedral on Sunday; 3rd Nov from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. under the most distinguished patronage of His excellency the Governor Sir Francis, Henry May and Lady May; admission ticket $ 1.00 which…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-17
Summary:

Mr. Harry Burgess never fails to get a laugh whenever he appears. This Sunday night, he and his four brother comedians, Mr. Bert La Blane, Mr. Frank Vack, Mr. Dave Nowlin will appear in 'The Grafters' (at the Victoria Theatre), together with the hand of Miss Gertrude St. Clair.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-18
Summary:

The Hughes Musical Comedy Company will have the opening performance 'The Grafters' at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow night. The actors and actress are Mr. Bert La Blane, Mr. Frank Vack, Mr. Dave Nowlin, Mr. Carlton Chase, Mr. Harry Burgess, Miss Gertrude St. Clair, Miss E. Le. Blane,…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-08 - 1913-02-11
Summary:

All new pictures: 'The Demon Walts,' 'A Nocturne,' 'Wiffles in a New Profession,' 'La Granja' (Scenic), 'Miss Alice,' 'A Modern Girl' and the world's latest News; performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-08 - 1913-02-11
Summary:

Programme at 9.15. Pictures only at 7.15. All new pictures. 'The Demon Waltz'; 'A Noctorne'; 'Wiffles in a New Pofession'; 'La Granja' (scenic); 'Miss Aliee'; 'A Moden Girl' and the world's latest news with Miss Cecile Stephano (1…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-12 - 1913-02-14
Summary:

All new pictures, Matrimonial Squalls (a star comic by Prince), 'Through the Valley of 'La Vesubic'' (art scenic cinema-color), and 'That New Drink - the Fascinating Barber'; performances by Cecile Stephano and Dolly Swift; 7.15 pictures only.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-05 - 1913-07-08
Summary:

Change of programme: 'The Blood Feud' (a finely dramatic film); 'La Granja' (a magnificent coloured film); other great new pictures; performances by Chinita Zerega; this evening at 9.15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-10-07 - 1913-10-13
Summary:

The Raggedy Two' by Carlyn Phillips and Violet Elbe, accompanied by songs and dances, latest motion pictures; for one week only, commencing Saturday, the great powerful drama, 'Her Dreadful Secret' (Roger La Honte), length 7,500 feet.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-10-14 - 1913-10-17
Summary:

Tonight the great powerful drama, 'Her Dreadful Secret' (Roger La Honte), length 7,500 feet; 'The Raggedy Two' by Carlyn Phillips and Violet Elbe, accompanied by songs and dances, latest motion pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-10-15
Summary:

Commencing tonight, there will be exhibited at the Victoria Theatre a wonderful instructive picture entitled 'For the King.' Film synopsis included. One of the world's leading magicians, De Villiers is to appear at the Victoria commencing next Monday for a short season. Booking is…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-10-15 - 1913-10-18
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the great picture Gaumont Graphic. Also a fine selection of comic and interesting pictures. For one week only, commencing on 20th October, De Villiers, the world's greatest transformist and illustrationist and his brilliant variety company including Messrs Wilbur and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-10-20 - 1913-10-21
Summary:

No pictures this week. Tonight 9.15, the great De Villiers, transformist and illusionist. Booking at Moutrie's

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-10-23 - 1913-10-25
Summary:

Tremendous success of the great De Villiers in Hong Kong. Change of programme on 24th October, new tricks and illusions. Late car to Peak, 15 minutes after performance. Booking at Moutrie's