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: 1898-03-28 - 1898-03-28
Summary:

In the first appearance in Hongkong of an established London favourite, Carl Hertz, the greatest living conjuror, assisted by the charming Mdlle. D'Alton. You are not up-to-date if you fail to see the original and marvellous Cinematographe, selection from 200 subjects, recently the craze of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-03-30 - 1898-03-30
Summary:

Performance of Carl Hertz and Mdlle D'Alton. Also do not fail to see the animated pictures in colours in the Cinematographe, 20 popular and pleasing subjects. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co. Edwin Geach is the Manager.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-03-31 - 1898-04-02
Summary:

Performance of Carl Hertz and Mdlle D'Alton. Also do not fail to see the original and marvellous Cinematographe, recently the craze of West, including the Great 'Star' Picture 'The Death of Nelson.' Booking at the Robinson Piano Co.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-04-04 - 1898-04-04
Summary:

Performance of Carl Hertz and Mdlle D'Alton. Also do not fail to see the original and marvellous Cinematographe, startling and up-to-date subjects, 200 animated pictures in colours. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co. Harry Lyons is the Agent.

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Headline: Carl Hertz
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-04-05
Summary:

Carl Hertz, with talented Mdlle. D'Alton, continues to attract large audiences at Theatre Royal by their tricks and illusions. A series of pictures were also shown by Cinematograph.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-04-05 - 1898-04-05
Summary:

Performance of Carl Hertz and Mdlle D'Alton. Also do not fail to see the original and marvellous Cinematographe, startling and up-to-date subjects, 200 animated pictures in colours, the sensation of the hour, absolutely the talk of the City. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co. Harry Lyons is…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-04-06
Summary:

At Theatre Royal, Mr. Carl Hertz, assisted by Mdlle. D' Alton, will present their first complete change of programme. In the cinematograph a complete series of fresh and startling subjects will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-04-12 - 1898-04-12
Summary:

New change of programme by Carl Hertz and Mdlle. D'Alton. Entirely new, popular, and pleasing subjects of new pictures. The Cinematographe showing The Queen's Jubilee Procession, The English Cricketers in Australia and Rugby Football Match, 20 new subjects. Mr. Hertz will perform at…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-04-14 - 1898-04-15
Summary:

Last performance by Carl Hertz and Mdlle. D'Alton, and the Cinematographe. Entire change of programme, showing Queen's Diamond Jubilee and English Cricketers. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-04-16 - 1898-04-16
Summary:

Last performance by Carl Hertz and Mdlle. D'Alton. For the last time tonight, special farewell programme of the people popular tricks, illusions and pictures. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-13 - 1915-09-15
Summary:

On Sept 14, the management has much pleasure in presenting Pathe's great picture 'Tinsel & Tragedy' in 3 parts, 3,400 ft. long. Mlle. Robinne & Mr. Alexander from Comedie Francaise; also 'Wiffles & The Unwritten Law'; on Friday, 'Lucille Love,' the…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-10 - 1916-08-10
Summary:

A fine production 'The Phantom of His Love' in 3 reels, featuring Mdlle. Napierkobka, the world famous star dancer; 'The Great War - A Soldiers' Holiday at Salonica' of Pathe British Gazette; performance by Mabelle & Kitty.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-28 - 1916-12-30
Summary:

On Dec 29, performance by Shirleys; the magnificent exclusive film 'On the Brink' in 3 reels, featuring Mdlle Robinne; Pathe's British Gazette, The Great War; a Chaplin comedy, 'Dough and Dynamite'; don't forget the 'Iron Claw,' it grips you.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-02
Summary:

There is another change of programme at the Victoria Theatre tonight, when the 3rd 'Wallingford' episode will be shown, and also a very fine Film d'Art Company's picture, relating to the present war, entitled 'The Broken Oath.' On Friday 'Love's Frailty,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-03 - 1917-05-05
Summary:

On May 4, Pathe color 'Love's Frailty,' Pathe's exclusive feature photo, featuring Mlle Robinne; Pathe's British Gazette, The Great War; 'L' Ko Flirting a La Carte'; L' Ko's [sic] 'Curse of Word'; on May 7, Mary Pickford in the great…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-09-03 - 1917-09-05
Summary:

On Sept 4, Pathe's great film d' art, 'The Double Image' in 4 parts featuring Mdlle Napuskska, a masterpiece of cinema productions; Pathe's British American & French Gazettes and various comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-15 - 1917-11-17
Summary:

On Nov16, 'The Clue' in 5 parts, a photoplay full of pathos splendid acting, and beautiful photography, featuring Mdlle Robinne, supported by a cast of the finest French artists; interesting: 'Wild Ducks,' a fin film on natural history; Annals of the War; 'The Taking of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-06 - 1917-12-08
Summary:

On Dec 7, the greatest and most sensational film ever screened, 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' featuring Molly [sic] King; Pathe's British Gazette; performance by Mdlle Rigoletto.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-01 - 1918-05-01
Summary:

From Apr 30 to May 2, a stirring drama in 4 parts, full of interest and emotion featuring the celebrated French actress Mdlle Vera Sergino [sic], 'A Noble Action'; American Gazette No. 46; 'A Brigand Unwittingly'; 'A Professional Amateur.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-23 - 1918-12-24
Summary:

December 23-25. Annals of the War No.53. 'Fortune Hunters,' a splendid photoplay with Mlle. Robinne in the leading role. Mlle. Paola in her latest English and French songs. 'The Social Pirates.' Booking at Anderson's.