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: 1898-04-06 - 1898-04-06
Summary:

First presentation of the Great Illusion 'Noah's Ark', second edition of the truly marvellous and up-tp-date Cinematographe including 'A Call on the London Fire Brigade,' 'Greco-Turkish War' and 'A Gun Boat in Full Action.' Under the distinguished…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-04-09 - 1898-04-09
Summary:

Carl Hertz, the great London conjuror presented new tricks. First presentation of the Great Illusion 'Noah's Ark,' second edition of the truly marvellous and up-to-date Cinematographe including 'A Call on the London Fire Brigade,' 'Greco-Turkish War,' 'A…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-04-11 - 1898-04-11
Summary:

Carl Hertz, the great London conjuror presented new tricks. To see the Great Illusion 'Noah's Ark' or 'After the Flood.' And the New Pictures on the Cinematographe: 'The Greco-Turkish War,' 'Call on the London Fire Brigade,' and 'The Prince of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-03-09 - 1908-03-12
Summary:

New films. Latest novelties. The London Horse Show, at which His Majesty King Edward and H. R. H. the Prince of Wales were present. Sisters and brothers. Engel. Song and dance. And other artists. Films and apparatus for sale. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road, Pottinger Street.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-04-20
Summary:

A magnificent moving picture descriptive of a trip to Niagara Falls is exhibited at the Hongkong Cinematograph. It is undoubtedly one of the finest pictures that has yet been shown in the Colony; In Victoria Cinematograph, an interesting series of pictures is being thrown on the screen this week…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-04-20 - 1908-04-23
Summary:

Wednesday evening, 'Portugal's Tragedy.' 'Funeral of the late King and Crown Prince.' Two performances nightly. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road (Pottinger Street Corner).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-01
Summary:

Messrs Ramos and Ramos, the proprietors of Victoria Theatre, have just concluded arrangements for the exhibition of the animated picture Gazette of Pathé Freres which will be quite a new thing in Hongkong. Gazette is an ordinary film showing the latest happenings from all over the world. A…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-07 - 1911-10-12
Summary:

Brilliant pictures at 9:15 p.m. include 'An Animated Armchair,' 'The Deliverance,' 'Courtship Trials,' 'French Army Cavalry,' 'Wiffle's Best Friend,' etc. Performance by Miss Vera Ferrace.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-27 - 1911-10-31
Summary:

Special attractions at 9:15 p.m. from Saturday, 28th October. Comedy, The 'Liberte' Catastrofes: 'Neighbours' by Max Linder, 'Back to the Prairie,' 'The Traitor,' 'Trying to Grow,' 'Jane's Sleeping Sickness,' 'Champion Club…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-04-13
Summary:

Mr R. H. Stephenson, the popular manager of the Bijou, Scenic Theatre, has secured an interesting new programme of pictures which will be shown tonight. They include 'The Opium Smoker,' which is a most realistic nautical drama, as well as several comic films, include 'The Aligator…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-05-18 - 1912-05-24
Summary:

(Flower Street) Two shows nightly at 9:15 p.m. Price details included. The Pathe Gazatte No. 161. Drama included, 'The Diamond Rose.' Picture shows including 'Christmas Boxes,' 'Weary Will Gets a Job,' 'Waiting for Mother,' 'Eccentric Rubber Comedian…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-09-25 - 1912-09-27
Summary:

(Flower Street) The great drama 'That Young IMP' tonight. Comics by Prince and Nick Winter. Performances by Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Gladys Spencer.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-11-14 - 1912-11-15
Summary:

(Flower Street) Programme starts at 9:15 p.m. Picture, 'The Sisters Steelman Acrobats,' 'Wiffles the Tenor,' 'Entente Cordiale' (Max Linder), 'Her Ladyship Dog,' and Chateau of Touraine. Performances by Miss Gladys Porter and Miss Dellie Connor.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-12-07 - 1912-12-10
Summary:

Tonight at 9:15 p.m. Performances by Miss Gladys Spencer and Miss Dolly Swiff. All new pictures including 'Max's Efforts to Grow,' 'The Lighthouse-keeper's Daughter,' 'The Headless Man,' 'A Sham Wiffles' and 'Round about Antibes.'…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-18 - 1913-01-21
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. A fine comic by Wiffles, 'The Sleeping Car Conductor,' in 3000 feet long. News of the day are included. Performances by Miss Dolly Swift and Miss Ada Rowley. Artistes at all matinees. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-22 - 1913-01-24
Summary:

Special announcement. Debut of Miss Stephano on Saturday, 25th inst. Tonight at 9:15 p.m. including 'Wigs, Wiffles and A Widow'; 'Great Motor Race at Dieppe' [sic]; 'The Blind Beggar's Daughter'; 'Oxford and Cambridge Boat Race'; the latest scenes…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-02-08 - 1913-02-11
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. All new pictures including 'The Demon Waltz,' 'A Nocturne,' 'Wiffles in a New Profession' [sic], 'La Granja,' 'Miss Alice' and 'A Modern Girl.' Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift. Pictures…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-02-12 - 1913-02-14
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. All new pictures including 'Matrimonial Squalls' (by Prince); and the cinema-coloured, 'Through the Valley of 'La Vesubie'' Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-02-15 - 1913-02-18
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. The great two-part coloured drama, 'The Forger' (by Prince) and 'An Official Lapse.' News of the day (Pathe Gazette) are included. Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dolly Swift. Miss Violet Bonetia is coming. Special attractions by Miss…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-03-15 - 1913-03-18
Summary:

Tonight at 9:15 p.m. Max Linder's Appointment including 'On the Way to Montserrat,' 'A Young Terror' and 'Bashful Wiffles.' News in pictures (of Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic) is included. Performances by Miss Violet Bonetta and Miss Cecile Stephano. '…