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: 1908-09-21
Summary:

Miss Phyllis Eddie Macdonald, the celebrated artiste of the Tivoli Theatre Sydney, is to make her debut at the Victoria Cinematograph. The proprietors announce that a new lot of magnificent films have arrived.

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

It was a large and appreciative audience that greeted the initial performance of Miss Phyllis Eddie Macdonald at the Victoria Cinematograph on Monday evening, and the management is indeed to be congratulated on having secured the services of such an excellent artist. Previously Miss Macdonald…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-12-08
Summary:

Miss Olga Montex, of Victoria, Australia, who is appearing at the Victoria Cinematograph, came to the East in October for Messrs Ramos and Ramos of Shanghai and Hongkong. Miss Montez had splendid turns at the Tivoli Theatre, Sydney and Opera House, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Queensland,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-22
Summary:

The management of the Alexandra Cinematograph gave free a fine show for the large throng of children at 6 p.m. This Cinematograph is now giving two shows nightly, which are well attended. Performances by Professor Vincent and Miss Rosa Barnes. The Victoria's popularity is still high, and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-03-24 - 1909-03-27
Summary:

(Wyndham Street, Up from the Clock Tower) 4 new artistes: Baby Daughtry, Linton David, Vera Vaughan, Lottie Oatley. Our pictures are all new in Hong Kong. Two performances every night. Price and schedule details included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-03-30
Summary:

Mr F. Arnold, sub-manager of the Pathe Cinema Machine Co., summoned Mr V. D. Casley, of the Star Cinematograph, for an infringement of a trademark, belonging to the plaintiff company. Mr D. V. Steavenson, of Messrs Deacon, Looker and Deacon, appeared for the prosecution, and Mr Reader Harris, of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-03
Summary:

The Star Cinematograph on Flower Street is attracting large crowds every evening to see Moving Pictures that have recently arrived from the United States. All these pictures are new and never been seen before in Hongkong, including 'Rescued from an Eagle's Nest,' 'Cupid'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-06-19 - 1909-06-25
Summary:

Every evening 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.; New Pictures

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-06-19
Summary:

The Star Cinematograph in Wyndham Street, which will re-open tonight under new management, has secured the celebrated Engle Troupe of artists numbering five in all. The pictures for the coming shows are specially selected and the management was assured of crowded houses to witness those star…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-06-25
Summary:

The Star Cinematograph is offering new attraction with The Engle Troupe in comic songs and dances which are worth for a visit.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-06-26 - 1909-06-29
Summary:

Every evening 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.; New Pictures; Matinees every Saturday and Sunday afternoon at half prices