A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1905-07-15
Summary:

The attendance at Chinese theatrical performances does not appear to be affected by hot weather. The Ko Shing, West Point is continually crowded and sometimes literally packed, so that the authorities are compelled to step in to ensure public safety. A Chinese official from Ko Shing was summoned…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-05-21
Summary:

A large audience, mostly Chinese, filled the Ko Shing Theatre on Saturday, when Mr. Stevenson had a number of special films on the bioscope. The entertainment was a great success, and the graceful dancing of Carmencella was highly appreciated.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1908-07-18
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinema-Theatre is visiting Hong Kong. Their performance last night in a hall at No. 2 Zetland Street started shortly after eight. With the Manila String Band in attendance, and with Mr. Gongiles at the piano, the first performance was a song 'Honey Boy' by Miss Thelma.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-07-21
Summary:

The newly established Alexandra Cinema-Theatre in Zetland Street is a district addition to Hongkong's amusements and should prove a great success. The films shown are new and amusing, the orchestra makes sweet music. Signor Torras, the tenor, Miss Russell, and little Miss Thelma, all sing…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-09-08 - 1908-09-08
Summary:

Film screening of the 'Visit of The King of England to The King of Italy' and other interesting pictures tomorrow night

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-09-09 - 1908-09-09
Summary:

Film screening of the 'Visit of The King of England to The King of Italy' and other interesting pictures tonight

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-09-10 - 1908-09-10
Summary:

Grand Benefit of Miss R. Giralda; Film screening of the 'Visit of The King of England to The King of Italy' and other interesting pictures tomorrow night

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-09-11 - 1908-09-11
Summary:

Grand Benefit of Miss R. Giralda; Film screening of the 'Visit of The King of England to The King of Italy' and other interesting pictures tonight

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-09-12 - 1908-09-12
Summary:

Film screening of 'Hamlet' and other interesting pictures tonight; Introducing Miss Zina Latour next week

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-09-12
Summary:

Numbers of singers, including Miss Rosita Diralda, Miss Violet Russel, orchestra under Mr F. Gonzales, Mr Donald Harvey, Mr Harry Gould, Mr Leckie, Signor Torras, Miss Giralda, had been performed and number of films had been shown in the middle of the events, firstly 'Her first Bike Ride,…

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-09-14 - 1908-09-14
Summary:

Film screening of 'Hamlet' and other interesting pictures; Debut of Miss Zina Latour tonight

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-09-14
Summary:

Miss Giralda was accorded a special benefit performance on Friday in Alexandra Cinema-Theatre. The house was crowded, and the films were excellent. Performances also by Messrs. Leckie, Gould and Grover, and Mr. Forras.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-09-15 - 1908-09-23
Summary:

Film screening of 'Hamlet' and other interesting pictures; Debut of Miss Zina Latour tonight

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-09-22
Summary:

The management of the theatre has been successful in securing the service of the song and dance artist very popular in the East, Miss Tina Latour. Under the supervision of M. Duafresne, the company has been giving a series of cinematograph and magical entertainments in large Chinese theatre at…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-09-23
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinema-Theatre has several novelties this week. The artists are bright and vivacious, and the new films are highly appreciated.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-10-15
Summary:

The attractions of the Alexandra Cinema-Theatre are appreciated by patrons. The films are new and entertaining, the songs catchy, and bright music is rendered by a live orchestra.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-07-16
Summary:

A series of films is to be thrown on the screen for the next few nights at the Ko Shing Theatre in Queen's Road by American Cinematograph Company. The pictures include the recent Chinese Imperial funeral. The first performance takes place tonight, commencing at eight o'clock.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-07-17
Summary:

Last night, at the Ko Shing Theatre, a series of comic and instructive films were thrown on the screen by the American Cinematograph Company before a preponderatingly Chinese audience. It cannot be said that all the pictures were clear and distinct, several of them being dimmed to an extent…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-08-21 - 1909-08-21
Summary:

First appearance in the East of Melle Dory-Ta, the great illusionist Ilford and the Carletas, Acrobats

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-08-23 - 1909-08-23
Summary:

First appearance in the East of Melle Dory-Ta, the great illusionist Ilford and the Carletas, Acrobats