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: 1908-08-24
Summary:

At the Alexandra Cinema-Theatre on Saturday evening a very large and enthusiastic audience gathered to witness the farewell performances of Miss Violet Russel and Little Thelma, who have had just concluded a two months' successful engagement with the management of the above theatre.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-08
Summary:

There was a good house at the Victoria Theatre last night when an 8-part drama entitled 'Neutral Rays' was screened, after which the Fredony Vaudeville Company entertained those present with other dance and music programme performed by Mlle Leona and Asta Ericksen.

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-08 - 1919-03-12
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Fredony and Vaudeville Co. Complete change of programme. Fredony presents, The Cosmopolitan Symphony, impersonating the world's greatest composers. Mlle Asta Ericksen, a soprano with wonderful voice. Miss Leona in her dancing creations. Selected picture programme. '…

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-24 - 1919-03-26
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., 'On the Brink' featuring the charming and great actress Belle Robinne. 'Bees in His Bonnet.' Do not ask us to give you the plot of this Harold Lloyed [sic] comedy. Just see the films. Matinee Thursday, 27th March at 5.15 p.m., 'The White Scar,' a…

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-15 - 1919-11-22
Summary:

Programme of arrangements, including gymkhana, lecture, cabaret and Chinese theatrical performance. On Monday, 1st December at the Theatre Royal by Mlle H. Van Der Flier, illustrated with motion picture taken at the various battle fronts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-02
Summary:

The Theatre Royal was well filled last evening when Mlle. Van der Flier lectured on 'Refugee Work in Holland' on behalf of the Hongkong Fund for the Devastated Villages of France and for Belgian widows and orphans. The lecture was under the patronage of H.E. the Governor, H.E. Vice-…

7
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-30 - 1919-12-31
Summary:

The well-known Parisian dancer and ragtime high-class soubrette at the Victoria on Wednesday night. Picture and illustration included.

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-05
Summary:

There had been rumours that a serious accident had befallen Pearl White, the American Kinema star, and when it was found that they were divested of truth her admirers breathed freely. French actress Mlle. Delysia also mentioned.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-29
Summary:

A bright and entertaining programme is offered at the Kowloon Theatre, including 'Mr. Fix-It' starring Douglas Fairbanks. While Hongkong Amusements Ltd. has secured three entertainers from the Folies Bergere, the famous Paris comedy theatre. In a novelty act entitled 'Le Globe d…

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-30
Summary:

The Universal Film Corporation's big special 'Jewel' production, 'The Dumb Girl of Portici,' a Colossal Feature in eight parts, starring the famous Russian dancer, Mlle. Pavlova, will be shown at the World Theatre. Film synopsis included.

11
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-09
Summary:

Mlle. Cléo de Mérode the popular Paris dancer, has entered her claim for 1,000,000 francs [about £15,000] damages for alleged aspersion on her character, made in a film entitled Paris nightlife.

12
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-24 - 1923-11-30
Summary:

A season of grand opera by the Italian Opera Co. Saturday, December 1st, 'Il Trovatore' with Mlle Sanches as 'Leonora.' Sunday, December 2nd, 'Cavalleria Rusticana' and 'I Pagliacci.' Prices $3 and $2. Booking at Anderson's.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-26
Summary:

Signor A. Carpi the well-known impresario, has arranged to bring his Italian Grand Opera Company to Kowloon for a short season, and will open at the Star Theatre on Saturday next, December 1, with 'Il Trovatore,' the role of Leonora being played by Mlle, Isabelatta Sanshes etc.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-06
Summary:

Booking is very brisk for the Italian Opera Company in 'Madam Butterfly' at Star tonight. Performers included Mlle Ambrose and Signor Artino.