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: 1902-10-10 - 1902-10-15
Summary:

The 20th Century Projectoscope Company (Edison's Latest): The Coronation! The Coronation! The passion play is in 5 miles of film presenting the Coronation of King Edward in details. Price details included. Note the management wish to inform the public of Hongkong this machine is the latest…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1902-10-10 - 1902-10-15
Summary:

The Coronation! The Passion Play as it is played in Oberammergau. The Coronation of King Edward in detail. 5 Miles of Film. All the latest Novelties of the Cinematographic spheres. Note: The management wish to inform the public of Hongkong that they have the pleasure of bringing the first of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-08-31
Summary:

Crowded houses, nightly, is still the dominant factor at the Victoria Hall. A new film now being shown is 'The Pearl Diver' and is one of the best coloured pictures in the art of cinematography that one could wish to see. The Engel Sisters also appear this week in entirely new songs…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-06-03
Summary:

Those who wish to see marvels should pay a visit to the Victoria Theatre. The Ching Ling Foo troupe are responsible for gymnastic displays of exceptional merit which put to shame other performances of the kind. Miss Che Toy, delights the audience with English songs.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-11-17
Summary:

We wish to remind our readers of the Boxing Tournament at the Empire Theatre tomorrow night.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-11
Summary:

The Bijou Scenic Theatre, in compliance with the wishes of some of its patrons, has decided to eliminate the variety turns from its programmes. The prices are to be reduced during the hot weather and pictures only will be shown, the latter being the latest and best.

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

Tonight 9.15 p.m. all new pictures; naval review at spithead King George at Grimsby; 'Indian Pride' (coloured American art drama); 'Off with the Old Love' by good old Nick Winter; Miss Ada Rowley with 'When the fields are white wish daisies'; 'Just the church…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-18
Summary:

The British theatre especially in the province, is not in as flourishing a condition as it might be. Because the greater number of people who wish to be amused seek their entertainment at the music hall. The theatre-manager should make some change.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-05
Summary:

The net proceeds of the Ministering Children's League Bazaar held on the 10th October, amount to $2,528. They will be divided amongst some charities for children. The League wishes to thank Messrs. Pathe Freres and the management of the Bijou Scenic Theatre for so kindly giving their…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-11-06
Summary:

The net proceeds of the Ministering Children's League Bazaar held on the 19th October amount to $2,528. The League wishes to thank Messrs. Pathe Freres and the management of the Bijou Scenic Theatre for so kindly giving their services free.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-11-11
Summary:

The Committee of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul report that the proceeds of the recent Al fresco fete amounted to $2,600 net. They wish to thank Messrs. Pathe Freres for their cinema exhibitions.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-26
Summary:

A large audience assembled at the Victoria Theatre last night to give a send-off to Verne and Smith and the two Franklins, who are returning home after a lengthy and successful tour in the Orient. An excellent programme was gone through by Misses Connor and Porter from the Bijou, by courtesy of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-23
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre at Shanghai is now providing a continuous performance each day from 3 p.m. until 11:30 so that patrons may attend the performance at any time and remain as long as they wish.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-21
Summary:

The Committee of the M. C. L. wishes to thank the Cinematograph Co. for their two most successful shows.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-29
Summary:

Remarking, at London Sessions, on the number of boys who went astray, Mr. Robt. Wallace said that many who came before him owed their position to having been influenced by pictures of burglaries and thefts at cinematograph shows. His lordship said that not a session passed in which there was not…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-30 - 1914-05-01
Summary:

Continued success of 'The Gibson Girls'; also 'Max Wishes He Hadn't' by the popular comedian, length 3,000 feet; Pathe's German & International Gazette; the splendid film 'Glimpses of Yuan Shi-kai' will be screened on Apr 2.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-01 - 1914-05-01
Summary:

Film screening of 'Max Wishes He Hadn't' (3,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's German and International Gazette; Continued performance of 'The Gibson Girls'; Coming film: 'Glimpses of the Life of Yuan Shi Kai'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-24
Summary:

A correspondent wishes to congratulate the management of the Victoria Theatre upon the manner in which some elated interrupter was ejected during the performance of the Great Duncan.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-30
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre has secured the rights of a new picture 'The Ocean's Battlefield.' We are asked to say that it was by the wish of management that the picture 'The war of Wars' was withdrawn, and that in future no war pictures will be shown at this…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-02 - 1915-08-04
Summary:

On July 3, the great drama film 'His after the Death,' a thrilling & sensational picture in 4 parts; 'Max Wishes He Had Not' in 2 parts; Pathe's latest gazette; expected shortly, Pathe's great exclusive film 'A Queen's Love.'