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: 1897-11-19
Summary:

Last night in Theatre Royal, the Elsie Adair Company gave an amusing entertainment before a large house. And a series of animated pictures were shown by means of Edison's Vitascope. It was an almost total absence of the flicker which has characterised all previous exhibitions of pictures of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1897-11-20
Summary:

At the Theatre Royal tonight, Miss Elsie Adair, assisted by several Hongkong amateurs, will give another performance. And fifteen views of the Jubilee procession will be shown on the vitascope. Mrs Jewell, and Miss Lee Jarvis, the celebrated comic opera prima donna, is to contribute several…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1901-10-25
Summary:

Extensive alterations and improvements are being made upon the Lyceum Theatre at Shanghai, which has often been described as the best theatre in the Far East. The N. C. Daily News concludes: 'Safety has been attended to in its fire-exits, comfort in the many ways.' It is a pity the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-10-10 - 1902-10-15
Summary:

The 20th Century Projectoscope Company (Edison's Latest): The Coronation! The Coronation! The passion play is in 5 miles of film presenting the Coronation of King Edward in details. Price details included. Note the management wish to inform the public of Hongkong this machine is the latest…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1903-03-25
Summary:

Hong Chung Iu, master of the Ko Shing theatre, was charged at the instance of P. C. Appleton, with neglecting to carry out the conditions of his permit, by making the necessary arrangements for the escape of the audience in case of fire. The theatre was crowded to overflowing, and held in all…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1904-05-31
Summary:

In very recent wars the motion-picture cameras have made their appearance. C. Fred Ackerman, with whom the writer tented in China, is undoubtedly the most successful of the war motion-picture operators. His first experience was in the Philippines, which photographed two men in the act of being…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-05-26
Summary:

At the Victoria Cinematograph new artists are announced. Messrs Carvajal, Harris and Ray will appear this evening until further notice. The films to be shown tonight are well up to the standard of previous exhibitions.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-05-26 - 1908-06-04
Summary:

Artists: Mrs Pastor, Messrs Cavajal, Arthur Harris, Geo. B. Ray. New films every second day. Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road (Pottinger Street Corner).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-06-12 - 1908-06-15
Summary:

Artists: Mrs Pastor, Messrs Cavajal, Arthur Harris, Geo. B. Ray. New films every second day. 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 Corner).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-02-15 - 1909-02-16
Summary:

Special programme for tonight. Debut of the celebrated artist Miss Viola C. Cooper. New English and German songs.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-02-17 - 1909-02-18
Summary:

Miss Viola C. Cooper. New English and German songs. Tonight and tomorrow night. Last two appearances of the Misses Diamond & Montez.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-02-18
Summary:

Victoria Cinematograph continues to provide plenty of entertainment by Misses Diamond and Montes giving their farewell performance, with Viola C. Cooper singing a number of songs.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-02-19 - 1909-02-24
Summary:

Miss Viola C. Cooper. New English and German songs. 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 Corner).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-02-25
Summary:

The numerous patrons of the Victoria Cinematograph will welcome Miss Cecilia and Mr Verard making their re-appearance tonight. Also singing performance by Miss Viola C. Cooper.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-02-25 - 1909-03-02
Summary:

Miss Viola C. Cooper. New English and German songs. Reappearance of Miss Oeoilia and Mr Verard, French artistes. 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 Corner).…

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

Miss Viola C. Cooper. New English and German songs. Reappearance of Miss Oeoilia and Mr Verard, French artistes. 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 Corner).…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-03-04 - 1909-03-05
Summary:

Miss Viola C. Cooper. New English and German songs. Reappearance of Miss Oeoilia and Mr Verard, French artistes. Throne Jessie and Steve Adson, society entertainers. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road (Pottinger Street Corner).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-06
Summary:

Large audiences attend the Alexandra Cinematograph every evening where the pictures are exceedingly good and are frequently changed. Performance by Miss Ray and Miss Rosa Barnes.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-06 - 1909-05-11
Summary:

(No. 2 Zetland Street, Corner of Hoorain-Ali's, near Clock Tower) Tonight and every evening. 9 to 11 p.m. Miss Rosa Barnes' last week, the celebrated society entertainer. Miss Ruby Ray, singer and dancer (new to Hong Kong). Every Saturday at 4 p.m. Special matinee for children. Price…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-10
Summary:

Miss Rosa Barnes bids farewell to the numerous patrons of the Alexandra Cinematograph tonight when a special programme is to be gone through. Miss Ruby Ray continues to delight the audiences with her singing and dancing while the pictures are all of the best procurable.