A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Cinemagraphs
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-11-02
Summary:

The new 'Victoria Cinematograph' in Des Voeux Road is drawing crowded houses. Patrons appreciated the arrangement and no doubt they will attract a large house on the new set of pictures showing tonight; The Cinematograph Pathe established at Weismann's Room always has a fine…

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Headline: Cinemagraphs
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-11-04
Summary:

The Cinematograph Pathe at Weismann's Rooms drew a good house on Saturday with its new set of pictures; The Victoria Cinematograph, which is established in a new saloon in Des Voeux Road, was well patronised on Saturday night when new pictures were exhibited. It will be opened nightly, two…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-10
Summary:

At Victoria Cinematograph tonight, tomorrow and Saturday in addition to other pictures a new and beautiful moving picture entitled 'In the Land of Gold' will be shown. It concludes with the dances of all nations.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-10 - 1908-07-13
Summary:

The fantastic film, 'In the Land of Gold,' ending with the dances of all nations. Friday, Saturday and Monday. Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Tickets can also be obtained at the Robinson Piano Co. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road (Pottinger Street…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-09-01
Summary:

In the place of the present makoshifts [sic] which do duty as cinematograph theatres, shortly be erected on the site of the present Hongkong Cinematograph in Des Voeux Road, a palatial building of steel frames and reinforced concrete by a syndicate headed by Mr. Fogliano. The building will be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-12-30
Summary:

The Salon Cinema Theatre, Wyndham Street, is now in working order. The building had been thoroughly renovated and made fireproof in all its parts. All seats have a clear view of the stage, and to effect this improvement the walls have been considerably raised, also the floor at the entrance.…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-22 - 1924-11-24
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., Pathe-Orient presents 'Recent Canton Disaster.' Also showing Jack London's sea story 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore,' and Buster Keaton in 'The Goat.' Sunday at 6 p.m., 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore' only…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-22 - 1924-11-24
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow at 9.15 p.m. only, Pathe-Orient presents moving pictures of the 'Recent Canton Disaster.' Also showing Jack London's sea story, 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore' and Buster Keaton in 'The Goat.' Sunday at 6 p.m., 'The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-22
Summary:

Queen's Theatre is screening the Metro production 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore.' In the same programme will be seen the latest moving pictures of the recent devastation of Canton taken by Pathe's cameramen.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-22
Summary:

Jack London's novel of sea adventure, 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore,' is now showing at the Queen's Theatre. In the same programme will be seen the latest moving pictures of the recent devastation of Canton taken by Pathe's cameraman.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-22 - 1924-11-24
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., tomorrow at 9.15 p.m. only, Pathe-Orient presents moving pictures of the 'Recent Canton Disaster.' Also showing Jack London's sea story, 'The Mutiny of the Elsinore' and Buster Keaton in 'The Goat.' Sunday at 6, 'The Mutiny of…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-25 - 1924-11-26
Summary:

Tue. & Wed., Nov. 25th & 26th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Alice Lake in 'The Golden Gift,' 'The Kiangsu-Chekiang War,' 2nd series. Also, by special request, 'Recent Canton Disaster,' by Pathe-Orient. Price details included.

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-25 - 1924-11-26
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday, November 25th and 26th at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only, Metro Pictures Corp. presents Alice Lake in 'The Golden Gift,' a treasure story of love and ambition, 'The Kiangsu-Cheking War' 2nd series. Also by special request, 'Recent Canton Disaster' by…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-25 - 1924-11-26
Summary:

Tuesday and Wednesday, November 25 and 26 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only, Metro Pictures Corp. presents Alice Lake in 'The Golden Gift,' 'The Kiangsu-Chekiang War' 2nd series, and 'Recent Canton Disaster' by Pathe-Orient. Price of admission: at 5.15, 80 cents, 50 cents…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-26
Summary:

The Golden Gift,' which was shown yesterday at the Queen's Theatre, is a thrilling drama of love and power, with Alice Lake, the youthful Metro star, as the central figure in this story of the clash between love of career and love of a child. Film synopsis included. As a leading man,…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-24 - 1924-12-24
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., positively last performances, Elaine Hammerstein and Conway Tearle in 'One Week of Love' in 7 parts. At ordinary prices. Tomorrow, Xmas day, Xmas tree-prize drawing for gold watches, toys, etc. Showing at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Cecil B.…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-25 - 1924-12-25
Summary:

Today to Monday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents Cecil B. DeMille's production 'Saturday Night,' a Paramount picture, cast includes, Leatrice Joy, Conrad Nagel, Edith Roberts, Jack Mower, Theodore Roberts and Julia Faye. Today special children's…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-12-25 - 1924-12-25
Summary:

Today to Monday at all shows. Today special, children's matinee at 2.30 p.m. Tickets on sale from 11 a.m. Xmas tree prize drawing. Each dress circle and stall ticket holder is entitled to draw for a prize: gold watches, valuable toys, etc. Showing Cecil B. DeMille's super-production…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-01 - 1925-01-01
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., the pick of the latest First National Pictures, Jackie Coogan and Lon Chaney in 'Oliver Twist' by Charles Dickens, a super-production at ordinary prices. Today New Year's Day special children's matinees at 2.30 and 5.15 p.m., souvenir…

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Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-29 - 1925-01-31
Summary:

Souvenir tickets - no blanks. Each ticket entitled to a prize. Gold watches, toys, perfumes, confectionery etc. Manila Vaudeville Co. and Mary Philbin, the 'Merry-Go-Round' Girl in 'Fools Highway,' a Universal-Jewel De Luxe.