A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1901-08-21
Summary:

There is a very fine theatre on Kowloon Point. At least we conclude it is fine one from the manner in which the Chinese flock to it. Kowloonites don't object to the theatre itself, because it isn't a nuisance; but what they do object to is the fearful row made by the audience at the…

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1902-05-05 - 1902-05-08
Summary:

The Company have arrived by the S.S. 'Rosetta Maru' and will positively open on Thursday, 8th May, at the Theatre Royal. Performances by Miss Rosa Barners, Harry Gray, Malvena Moore, John R. Reynolds, Agnes Freed, Don Frances and Frank Frances, Madame Weber, Tom Queen, Marie Barton and…

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1905-04-24
Summary:

Once again the Ko Shing Theatre was 'in Court' this morning. The trouble in this case was someone had been caught selling tickets for reserved seats without a hawker's licence.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1906-05-17
Summary:

A poultry dealer named Lo U Hi, of No. 17, Ko Shing Street, went to the Public Gardens yesterday, got up and crouched upon the seat, and was admiring the picturesque scenery, when the watchman seized him and took him to the station. This morning he was charged at the Magistracy.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1907-12-28
Summary:

Tsang Chung, a house 'boy,' attached to the Victoria Gaol quarters, created a disturbance last night in the Tai Ping Theatre, for which he had to pay dearly at the Magistracy this morning.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-01-15 - 1910-01-28
Summary:

First appearance in Hongkong of the celebrated American serio balladist, Miss Ada King, Miss Doris McAuley, and Miss Ruby Chrystal in their new repertoire. Excellent films; orchestra in attendance; daily change of programme, complete change twice a week on Monday and Friday; daily two…

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-01-29 - 1910-02-18
Summary:

First appearance in Hongkong of the famous comedienne Happy Nellie Marshell, Miss Ada King and Miss Ruby Chrystal in their new repertoire. Excellent films; orchestra in attendance; daily change of programme, complete change twice a week on Monday and Friday, daily two performances; first…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-02-19 - 1910-03-07
Summary:

First appearance in Hongkong of Mr. Carl Wallner, whistler and comedian, Miss Ada King and Miss Ruby Chrystal in their new repertoire. Excellent films; orchestra in attendance; daily change of programme, complete change twice a week on Monday and Friday; daily two performances, first commences…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-03-08 - 1910-03-17
Summary:

First appearance in Hongkong of Mr. Carl Wallner, whistler and comedian, and Miss Ada King in her new repertoire. Excellent films; daily change of programme, complete change twice a week on Monday and Friday; daily two performances, first commences at 6.30 half-price; second commences at 9.15;…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-03-18 - 1910-04-04
Summary:

Best entertainment in Hongkong - comic and dramatic films. Performances by Miss Jessie Thorne, Australian soubrette, Miss Doris McAuley with new songs and dances, Mr. Carl Wallner, whistler and comedian. Daily change of programme, complete change twice a week on Monday and Friday; daily two…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-03-24
Summary:

Before Mr. Justice Gompestz, at the Summary Court this morning, Mr. W.K. Hinds of Messrs, Brutton and Hett, made an application to recover certain goods from the proprietor of the Salon Cinema-Theatre, Mr. Alex Almazoff. At this point, about half a dozen solicitors tried to speak at the same…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-06-26
Summary:

We are informed by the management of the Victoria Cinematograph that the films of Coronation events will have to be sent to Shanghai for developing on account of climax conditions. There will be no pictures shown till the week after next. A film of the Roman Catholic Cathedral will be taken…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-09-18
Summary:

The London correspondent of the 'Manchester Guardian' hears that a London cinematograph syndicate has just concluded negotiations with the Chinese government by which they will have the privilege of supplying films for and to organise an extensive system of cinematograph theatres…

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-11-09
Summary:

This morning, a quarrel arose between one of the managers the Tai Ping Theatre and a fiddler over a question of wages. The manager struck the musician and inflicted a nasty cut.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-16
Summary:

The booking for the opening performance of the Hughes Company opened this morning at the Moutrie's. The repertoire for the short season, commencing at the Victoria Theatre next Sunday night is offered.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-18
Summary:

Mr. Walter Morris and Mrs. Morris are considering establishing a chain of cinema theatres in the coastal cities of China. Mr. Morris has already instituted Cinematograph Film Exchange offices at 94 Queen's Road Central, and associated with Mr. Tam Yik Kiu, to supply theatres with the latest…

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-01
Summary:

We have visited one of the local Cinema Show and we saw nothing in the pictures likely to prove harmful to anyone. Cinematograph is one of the best mediums for enlarging the minds of youth, therefore, we feel sure that the owners of the shows know that it is in their best interests not to…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-07 - 1913-07-25
Summary:

Territorial Rights and Kinetophones on lease only; sole rights for China, India, and the Philippines; held by The Edison Kinetophone Agency, P.O. Box 225, cable address: Kinetophon [sic].

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-02
Summary:

The managers of Hong Kong theatres should draw up in big type, and post all over the interior of their theatres, a series of 'Don'ts.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-19
Summary:

The writer never goes London-side, but he or she sees plenty picture of Englishman London-side.