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: 1908-02-11
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph advertises a special attraction this evening in the shape of a splendid film, 3,000 feet long, illustrating the manoeuvering of the British Fleet. The film is said to be really wonderful.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-03-13
Summary:

A change of programme is announced at the Victoria Cinematograph. Among the new films is one of 2200 feet long, entitled 'Whirling the Earth.' The Engle sisters will also be seen in new songs and dances.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-03-13 - 1908-03-14
Summary:

New films. Latest novelties. 'Whirling the World,' a film in 2200 feet long. The sisters Engel in the dance of two races. And the pretty quartette. Film and apparatus for sale. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road, Pottinger Street.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-09-01
Summary:

In the place of the present makoshifts [sic] which do duty as cinematograph theatres, shortly be erected on the site of the present Hongkong Cinematograph in Des Voeux Road, a palatial building of steel frames and reinforced concrete by a syndicate headed by Mr. Fogliano. The building will be…