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: 1911-05-31 - 1911-06-05
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) The finest and coolest hall in the colony. Performances of Ching Ling Foo Troupe with Peking artistes. Debut of Miss Chee-toy. Prices are slightly raised due to heavy expenses of the troupe.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-06-06 - 1911-06-06
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. Last performance by Ching Ling Foo Troupe of Peking artistes. Debut of Collier Sisters and unparalleled dancers on Wednesday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-08-19 - 1912-08-21
Summary:

The coolest hall in town; 2 performances daily: 7.15 p.m. pictures only, 9.15 p.m. full programme; matinees: Saturdays at 4.30 p.m., Sundays at 6.00 p.m.; return visit of the celebrated artistes Sam Gale, Little Sadie, and Myra James; the grand films 'Fatality' and 'The Love of a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-08-28 - 1912-08-28
Summary:

Tonight: Debut of the celebrated artists Verne & Smith; Magnificent films and performance by Sam Gale, Little Sadie and Myra James

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-08-28 - 1912-08-28
Summary:

The coolest hall in town; 2 performances daily: 7.15 p.m. pictures only, 9.15 p.m. full programme; tonight the debut of the celebrated artistes Verno and Smith; a new week of magnificent films.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-08-29 - 1912-08-31
Summary:

Tonight: A big hit of the celebrated artists Verne & Smith; A new week of magnificent films

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-08-30 - 1912-08-31
Summary:

2 performances: 7.15 p.m. pictures only, 9.15 p.m. full programme; a big hit of the celebrated artistes Verne and Smith; a new week of magnificent films, matinees Saturdays 4.30 p.m., Sundays 6.00 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-02 - 1912-09-02
Summary:

Tonight: A big hit of the celebrated artists Verne & Smith

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-09-04 - 1912-09-05
Summary:

2 performances 7.15 and 9.15, matinees on Saturdays at 4.30 and Sundays at 6.00; magnificent films; a big success every night of the celebrated artistes and unparalleled dancers, and the American Favourite singer Bayle and Patty.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-09-30 - 1912-10-03
Summary:

Re-opening night of the famous artists and unparalleled dancers Verne and Smith; magnificent new pictures just arrived.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-07 - 1912-10-10
Summary:

Last two nights of the great boxing picture; Friday, Oct, 11th, the greatest night of the season; monster programme with 17 artists and two bands.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-17 - 1913-01-18
Summary:

Commencing next Sunday for a short season only, direct from America, Hughes Musical Comedy Company of 25 artists (mostly girls) and 4 comedians with gorgeous costumes and pretty scenery; opening production, the latest New York success, 'The Grafters,' one continuous laugh, price $2 and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-20 - 1913-01-21
Summary:

Commencing next Sunday for a short season only, direct from America, Hughes Musical Comedy Company of 25 artists (mostly girls) and 4 comedians with gorgeous costumes and pretty scenery; another enormous success, 'A Day at the Races,' a laugh a minute; price $2 and $1, soldiers and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-22 - 1913-01-23
Summary:

Commencing next Sunday for a short season only, direct from America, Hughes Musical Comedy Company of 25 artists (mostly girls) and 4 comedians with gorgeous costumes and pretty scenery; Hongkong's old favorite, The Speculators with new songs, costumes and novelties; price $2 and $1,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-04 - 1913-02-04
Summary:

Tuesday, 4th Feb, last and farewell performance on their departure for Australia, Day at the Races and The Texas Tommy Contest, all artistes; price details included. Plan at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-25 - 1913-04-28
Summary:

Films screening of 'The Woman of Stone'(3,000 ft), 'Les Miserables', 'Tempest' (2,000 ft); The celebrated artist Miss Ardea would performed

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-20 - 1913-05-20
Summary:

Every night a big success of the eminent artist, Miss Nora Moore. Tonight and for a few nights only, the grand dramatic new film ('Sappho') in 4 parts. Wednesday 21st grand matinee at 5:30 p.m.. The Grand film: 'A Lost Life' [sic]. Two performances at 7.15 and 9.15 p.m.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-14 - 1914-01-14
Summary:

Change of programme including the magnificent pictures 'Man & Stones' in two parts, and 'Out of the Past' in two parts; on Jan 16, the great detective film 'Fantomas' in four parts; The Two Colliers (the popular artists) will appear for a short season.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-13 - 1914-05-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the great boxing film Jack Johnson vs Jim Flynn in 9 rounds, also a fine selection of comic pictures; the dramatic picture 'The Black Circle' in 3 parts on May 15; 'The Three Musketeers' for one week only, from the famous novel by Dumas, the greatest critics…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-19 - 1914-09-21
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Golden Beetle' (5,000 ft) and comic pictures; Performance by The Australlian artists, The Dares and May Clarke