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: 1897-04-27
Summary:

Last night, Professor Charver gave a luminary exhibition of the latest invention in phantasmagoria in St. Andrew's Hall to a select party of press representatives and other gentlemen. There is a description of the screening of Cinematograph: a long strip of photographic film is wound from…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1897-04-27 - 1897-04-27
Summary:

The delicate and intricate mechanical arrangements combined with the elaborate and most modern of electrical appliances of the machine require such perfect adjustment and manipulation that Professor Maurice Charvet has decided to postpone his opening exhibition for one day.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1897-04-27 - 1897-04-27
Summary:

Professor Maurice Charvet has decided to postpone his opening exhibition for one day. 'The Cinematograph' will be exhibited at St. Andrew's Hall (City Hall) tomorrow. It's the greatest marvel of the age. Admission: $1, children half-price.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1897-04-28 - 1897-04-28
Summary:

The Cinematograph is the greatest marvel of the age. It will be exhibited under the personal supervision of Professor Maurice Charvet five sessions a day and each for an hour.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1897-04-28 - 1897-05-05
Summary:

Today! 'The Cinematograph' will be exhibited, under the personal supervision of Professor Maurice Charvet, 5 sections a day. Admission: $1, children half-price.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1897-05-04
Summary:

The Cinematograph continues to draw large attendances daily and nightly at St. Andrew's Hall. Mr. W. Muskett's lucid and interesting 'lecture' enhanced the pleasure of young people. Professor Charvet will shortly introduce an entirely new set of pictures.

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Headline: A Jazz Fiend
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-10-11
Summary:

Star Theatre is going to host jazz performances for playing six instruments simultaneously for a longer period than most of his contemporary jazz professors. The performances will be given in between pictures. Concurrently, a six-part film 'Men' revolving around the issue of ‘man'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-10
Summary:

Mlle Toska will be seen at the Star Theatre this evening, in a variety of oriental and classical dances. Meanwhile, Professor Madiaraga, who for eight years was the leader of the Old Victoria Theatre Orchestra, has returned to the Colony to assume charge of the Star Theatre orchestra.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-11
Summary:

Professor Madariaga, the leader of the Star Theatre has been commissioned to reorganize the theatre's orchestra and today he left for Manila where he will be engaged with jazz performers and organize a new Cabaret and varieties Company. Prof. Madariaga was also the leader of the old…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-12
Summary:

The management of the Star Theatre has commissioned Professor Pedro Madariaga, their musical conductor, with the task of the organization of a new Orchestra. The number of the Star Theatre Orchestra will thus be brought up to the full strength of twelve members. Performance by the International…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-31
Summary:

The Teeth of the Tiger,' written by Maurice Leblanc, comes to the Star Theatre this evening in film form for a run of four days.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-22
Summary:

Professor Eruch, a member of the British Magical Society, will bring a performance at the Star Theatre soon. In particular, the great Kyo mystery and 'The Prisoner of Zenda,' which have created a deep sensation wherever they have been presented, are amongst the other illusions which…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-25
Summary:

There was a large crowd at the Star Theatre to see the result of the acceptance of the challenge issued by Professor Eruch. The substance of challenge was, it will be remembered that the Professor backed himself for $1,000 to anyone who could hold him in handcuffs and leg-irons. Details of the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-05 - 1923-03-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Leah Baird in 'When the Devil Drives.' The Star: Tonight till Wed. at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Maurice Tourneur's 'Victory.' Coming: 'Dr. Jeykll & Mr. Hyde' [sic].

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Headline: Victory'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-05 - 1923-03-06
Summary:

Jack Holt, Seena Owen and Lon Chaney in 'Victory' showing tonight till Wednesday at the Star. Illustration included. March 5 Remarks: On page 4, another ad. on 'Victory.' The cast also includes Wallace Beery and Bull Montana. Novel by Maurice Tourneur. A Paramount picture.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-05 - 1923-03-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Leah Baird in 'When the Devil Drives.' The Star: Tonight till Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Maurice Tourneur's 'Victory.' Coming, 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-05
Summary:

Up to end of February, the peninsula could boast of two picture shows for Europeans; but there is now only one because the Kowloon Theatre in Nathan Road has been closed down, and Hongkong Amusements, Ltd., who owns it, has acquired control of the Star Theatre. The reason given for the closing…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-05
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre in Nathan Road has been closed down and Hongkong Amusements Ltd., who own it, has acquired control of the Star Theatre. The reason given for the closing down of the Kowloon Theatre is that the European population across the harbour is not big enough yet to support two kinemas.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-05 - 1923-03-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Leah Baird in 'When the Devil Drives.' The Star: Tonight till Wednesday at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Maurice Tourneur's Victory. Coming, Dr. Jeykll and Mr. Hyde.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-31 - 1923-10-31
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday at all shows, farewell performance of Professor Don G. Merle in forty minutes of mirth, magic and mystery. All the laws of gravity defied in the great levitation act. Picture programme includes Max Linder in 'The Three Must-Get-Theres.'