A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1906-05-14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-05-14
Summary:

A crowded house patronised the Great Thurston on Saturday evening and was as mystified as ever Thurston alone was well worth the money, but mention must also be made of the clever vocal comedy of Miss Maud Amber and Mr. Winfield Blake, not to mention the roaring laughter created by the moving…

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Headline: Alexandra Cinema-Theatre
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

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Headline: Alexandra Cinema
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-09-12 - 1908-09-16
Summary:

(2 Zetland Street 2) Tonight! 'Hamlet' and many other new pictures never before seen in Hong Kong. Every night at 9:15 p.m. Miss R. Giralda - Spanish dances. Miss Hortensia - Spanish songs. Mr Torras - Tenor songs. Orchestra. Director - Mr F Gonzales. New songs nightly. New pictures…

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Headline: Alexandra Cinema-Theatre
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

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Headline: Alexandra Cinema-Theatre
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

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Headline: Alexandra Cinema
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-09-17 - 1908-09-22
Summary:

(2 Zetland Street 2) 'Hamlet' and many other new pictures never before seen in Hong Kong. Every night at 9:15 p.m. Miss R. Giralda - Spanish dances. Miss Hortensia - Spanish songs. Mr Torras - Tenor songs. Orchestra. Director - Mr F Gonzales. New songs nightly. New pictures every…

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Headline: Star Cinematograph
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-06-05
Summary:

A farewell benefit performance will be tendered to Baby Daughtry at the Star Cinematograph on Sunday evening commencing at 9 o'clock. Also performances by Dante and Miss Lottie Oatley. The moving pictures are to be specially selected.

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Headline: The Bijou Scenic Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-04-15 - 1911-04-21
Summary:

Cinematograph vaudeville tonight. 6 brilliant moving pictures. Performances by Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Grace Vyveene.

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Headline: The Bijou Scenic Theatre: (Flower Street)
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-04-15 - 1911-04-15
Summary:

Cinematograph Vaudeville, 6 brilliant moving pictures by Miss Vera Ferrace, Miss Grace Vyveene, and the Flower Street Follies; see handbill for popular prices.

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Headline: The Bijou Scenic Theatre: (Flower Street)
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-04-17 - 1911-04-21
Summary:

Cinematograph Vaudeville; 6 brilliant moving pictures; performances by Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Grace Vyveene.

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Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre: Flower Street
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-01 - 1911-07-06
Summary:

First favourite with all playgoers, 9.15 p.m. every evening, brilliant moving pictures; performance by Miss Violet Bonnetta and Miss May Maxwell; 7.15 p.m. pictures only.

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Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-26 - 1911-08-30
Summary:

(Flower Street) Every evening at 9:15 p.m. has cinematograph and vaudeville. Pathe Freres' brilliant moving pictures. Performances by Miss Violet Bonnetta. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m. Electric fans are provided.

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Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre, 'Flower Street.'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-02 - 1911-10-06
Summary:

Cinematograph and vaudeville show every evening at 9.15 p.m.; Performer: Miss Vera Ferrace. 7.15 p.m. pictures only; Electirc Fans throughout Theatre

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Headline: Hamlet' for the Cinema
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-21
Summary:

Films of Sir J. Forbes-Robertson and Miss Gertrude Elliott have been taken by the Gaumont Film Hire Service. Most of the scenes were 'staged' in the studio. It is stated that 'Hamlet,' when completed, will be about a mile long, and will cost about 10,000 pounds.