A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-24 - 1923-11-24
Summary:

Monday, November 26 at 5.20, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Japanese Earthquake Pictures,' presented by Taiwan Picture Company.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-26 - 1923-11-26
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only, Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door.' The Grand: Today & tomorrow, Harold Lloyd in 'Doctor Jack.' The Star: Today only at 5.30, 7.15 & 9.15, 'Japanese Earthquake Pictures,' presented by the Taiwan Company [sic].

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-05 - 1924-09-06
Summary:

Order your cartoon film ads from us to advertise your business. Let us take pictures of your happy events that you would like to make a remembrance of. Prompt and reliable services guaranteed. The China Pictures Co., 45 Lee Tung Street. Tel. C. 4774.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-09-06 - 1905-09-07
Summary:

The performance which included new songs, new dances, new pictures by the Gaiety Stars. W. Hollinworth is the Manager of the company. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-03
Summary:

There was only a poor attendance at the Victoria Theatre last night when Mr. Dallas' Company gave their last performance. The programme comprised three sketches, together with pictures.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1905-09-07 - 1905-09-07
Summary:

Performances by the famous Gaiety Stars Polite Vaudeville and Specialty Company. Tonight, grand change of programme, including new songs, new dances and new pictures. Booking at Robinson Piano Co. W. Hollinworth is the Lessee & Manager, while James Morgan is the Business Representative.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-26 - 1923-11-26
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only, Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door.' The Grand: Today and tomorrow, Harold Lloyd in 'Doctor Jack.' The Star: Today only at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Japanese Earthquake Pictures' presented by the Taiwan Company. Usual Star prices.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-24 - 1923-11-24
Summary:

Monday, November 26 at 5.30, 7.15 and 9.15, sensational and startling, Japanese earthquake pictures presented by Taiwan Picture Company, showing vivid and exclusive scene of the devastated and area after the disastrous earthquake.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-24
Summary:

The East Cinematograph Company, Ltd. has been registered under the Hongkong Companies Ordinance. It is the intention of this Company to build several cinematograph halls in the colony and elsewhere, and a start has been made at Yaumati, where the 'Tai-Yat' (No. 1) hall is already well…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-04
Summary:

The Chief Justice heard in the Supreme Court yesterday a petition from the Sun Company Ltd., of Hongkong to extend the objects of the Company as set out in the memorandum of association. The action can be referenced with previous cases and his Lordship granted the application. Mr Potter…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-04
Summary:

A film has been prepared for the Hongkong section of the British Empire Exhibition in London which depicts Chinese life and scenery in this Colony. It has been made by the South China Sun Motion Picture Company and is two thousand feet long.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-20 - 1917-04-21
Summary:

Continuous performance from 3.30 pm to 6 pm, including moving pictures; details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-26 - 1923-11-26
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only, Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door.' The Grand: Today and tomorrow, Harold Lloyd in 'Dr. Jack.' The Star: Today only at 5.30, 7.15 and 9.15, Japanese earthquake pictures presented by the Taiwan company. Usual star prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-03
Summary:

The Rossiter Company who return from Canton today has been engaged for three more nights at the Star Theatre, commencing this evening. The reappearance of this versatile company will no doubt be rewarded by the same measure of success as they have won the last time. There will be a change of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-22
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company again staged 'A Day at the Races' last night at the Victoria Theatre. Mr. Carlton Chase, Miss Eugenie Le. Blane, Miss Gertrude Sinclair [sic], Mr. Harry Burgess and Messrs. Vack and Le Blane all did well in their parts. Tonight, the company will present '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-02
Summary:

Since their arrival on March 24, says the 'Canton Times,' the members of the American Silk Mission have been lecturing, demonstrating with the help of moving pictures on subjects regarding sericulture, or have been entertained at dinners.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-24
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company again staged 'The Speculators' (at Victoria Theatre). Tonight, a double bill is promised – 'The Bullfighters' and 'Three of a Kind.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-23
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company staged 'The Speculators' at Victoria Theatre. Messrs. Le Blane, F. Vack, and C. Chase, Mr. Reach and Miss Gertrude St. Clair did well in their parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-09
Summary:

The Melbourne Comedy Company is reopening at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow night. The features of the company will be 'The Telegraph Boy' and the detective musical comedy 'Caroline,' or 'Who Stole the Ponsonby Diamonds?.' There will also be a grand all-comedy…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-26
Summary:

Many people were turned away from the Star Theatre when the Madeline Rossiter Company opened last night with 'Swish,' an entirely new production which gave the members of the company full scope for the display of their versatility. Don Gemmel whose dancing was also much appreciated.…