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: 1912-11-25
Summary:

A cinematograph film entitled 'From Manger to Cross' screened at the Queen's Hall. The series of pictures gives the biography of Our Lord, and is the work of the Kalem Company, who is said to have spent no less than $20,000 on making the necessary photographs.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-20
Summary:

The Preston borough magistrate refused the application of Mr. Eceles, proprietor of the Imperial Picture Palace, for permission to open his hall after church on Sunday evening to exhibit the religious film 'From Manger to Cross.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-05
Summary:

News from the Daily News – The fight for the British film market appears to be imminent. The American share in this, apparently, is not to be limited to the production and marketing of films but is to be extended to the neutral running of picture theatres on an elaborate scale, if plans which…