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: 1908-01-16 - 1908-01-18
Summary:

Ernesto Fregolini. Change of Programme. The Artist's Chamber. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road, Pottinger Street.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-11-25 - 1909-11-25
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central. Change of programme every 2 days. Tonight! The celebrated artiste Miss Ruby Crystal. Grand success of Miss Doris McAuley. Coming! The celebrated French comedian, Mr W. Lochrane. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-11-26 - 1909-12-11
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central. Change of programme every 2 days. Tonight! Mr W. Lochrane, the comedian, will make debut. The celebrated artiste, Miss Ruby Crystal. Grand success of Miss Doris McAuley. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-11-29
Summary:

Mr. W. Cochrane, a Scottish comedian, is meeting with great success at the Victoria Cinematograph where his excentricities keep the audience in continual good humour. Miss Ruby Chrystal and Miss Doris McAuley also give numerous songs and dances.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-12-13 - 1909-12-21
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central. Change of programme every 2 days. Tonight! The celebrated comedian, Mr W. Lochrane. The celebrated artiste Miss Ruby Crystal. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-12-18
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph continues to provide excellent fare for its numerous patrons. Mr. W. Cochrane [sic], the Scotch comedian, is very funny, while Miss Ruby Chrystal is pleasing in her vocal efforts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-12-22 - 1909-12-24
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central. Change of programme every 2 days. Tonight! The celebrated comedian, Mr W. Lochrane. Coming! Miss Ethel Leslie. On Sunday, grand matinee at 4 p.m. Every children's ticket has a number for a Christmas souvenir.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-12-27 - 1909-12-30
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central. Change of programme every 2 days. Tonight! The celebrated comedian, Mr W. Lochrane. Miss Ethel Leslie. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-12-31 - 1909-12-31
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central. Change of programme every 2 days. Grand New Year performances on 1st to 3rd, Jan., 1910. Magnificent films. The celebrated artistes, Miss Ethel Leslie and Mr W. Lochrane. Coming! The celebrated Australian artistes, Howard and Lee. Matinees on…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-01-03 - 1910-01-03
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central. Change of programme every 2 days. Grand New Year performances on 3rd Jan., 1910. Magnificent films. The celebrated artistes, Miss Ethel Leslie and Mr W. Lochrane. Coming! The celebrated Australian artistes, Howard and Lee.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-01-04 - 1910-01-05
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central, Corner of Pottinger Street) The popular hall of the colony. Tonight! 4th January, 1910. A grand benefit performance to the celebrated soprano Miss Ethel Leslie and farewell performance of Mr W. Lochrane. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-28 - 1918-12-31
Summary:

Saturday 28th to Tuesday, 31st December, screening 'The Silent Command,' a thrilling and powerful drama in 5 parts, featuring Robert Leonard and Ella Hall. Also Gazette and comics. Wednesday, 1st January, see Fannie Ward in 'Tennessee's Pardner' in 5 parts. Thursday 2nd…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-19 - 1919-19-23
Summary:

Tonight, Robert B. Mantell with Genevieve Hamper in 'The Blindness of Devotion.' During the 9.15 p.m. performance tonight, Mr. Rudolph Andre of Honolulu will give an exhibition on the Hawaiian steel guitar for the last time. Prices as usual. December 20 Remarks: On page 17, another ad…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-20 - 1919-12-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Robert B. Mantell with Genevieve Hamper in 'The Blindness of Devotion,' a modern society drama in 6 parts. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. December 20 Remarks: Another ad. on page 11. During the 9.15 p.m. performance tonight, Mr. Rudolph Andre from…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-31 - 1920-01-01
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. only, J. Stuart Blackton and Albert E. Smith present America's daintiest actress, Anita Stewart in Robert W. Chambers' greatest story, 'The Girl Philippa,' a special Vitagraph feature in eight parts. Prices: $1.00 and 50 cents. 5.15 and 7.15 p.m., Nance O…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-31
Summary:

Another attractive film entitled 'The Kreutzer Sonata' in five parts and a film adapted by Robert Chamber's greatest novel, entitled 'The Girl Philippa,' starring Anita Stewart, will be shown in Hongkong Theatre. Watch also for some special comics at intervals.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-31 - 1919-12-31
Summary:

Commencing tonight at 9.15 p.m., Anita Stewart in Robert W. Chambers' greatest story, 'The Girl Philippa,' a special Vitagraph feature in 8 parts. Prices: $1.00 and 50 cents. At 5.15 and 7.15 p.m., Nance O'Neil and Theda Bara in 'Kreutzer Sonata.' Illustration and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-17 - 1920-04-20
Summary:

Tonight, Douglas Fairbanks and Jewel Carmen in 'American Aristocracy' by D. W. Griffith. April 17 Remarks: Another ad. on page 4.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-04-17 - 1920-04-20
Summary:

Tonight, Douglas Fairbanks and Jewel Carmen in 'American Aristocracy' by W. D. [sic] Griffith.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-12 - 1920-06-15
Summary:

Tonight, Selznick Pictures present Clara Kimball Young in Robert Chambers' greatest story 'The Common Law,' 7 parts.