A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-01
Summary:

The moving pictures of the famous Johnson-Burns fight which took place at Sydney, Australia, on December 26, have been brought to Manila by Sydney S. Cohan, one of the promoters of the fight, and will be seen in Hongkong at an early date. These pictures are the best that have ever been taken of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-03-16
Summary:

Hongkong is to have yet another cinematograph show, an arrangement has been made by Mr. Caslly [sic], an American gentleman, to open up such an establishment in Wyndham Street. It will be the endeavour of the proprietor to produce first-class performances, and patrons will be able to rely on an…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-03-30
Summary:

Mr F. Arnold, sub-manager of the Pathe Cinema Machine Co., summoned Mr V. D. Casley, of the Star Cinematograph, for an infringement of a trademark, belonging to the plaintiff company. Mr D. V. Steavenson, of Messrs Deacon, Looker and Deacon, appeared for the prosecution, and Mr Reader Harris, of…

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Headline: To Let
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-11-19 - 1909-12-06
Summary:

To let: No. 2, Zetland Street, about 100 feet distance from the Queen's Road Central (formerly the Alexandra Cinema), suitable for showroom or warehouse; immediate possession

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Headline: To Let
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-12-07 - 1909-12-31
Summary:

To let: No. 2, Zetland Street, about 100 feet distance from the Queen's Road Central (formerly the Alexandra Cinema), suitable for showroom or warehouse; immediate possession

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-01-25
Summary:

All of us are familiar with the moving picture shows, but perhaps many of us are not aware of the great part they play on the health of the community. Writing in 'The Journal' of the American Medical Association, Dr. Howard D. King, of New Orleans, says that in the case of these '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-06-09
Summary:

Before the Chief Justice (Sir F Piggott) this morning a petition for a receiving order in bankruptcy was made by Wong Fung Skek [sic]. Mr. F. D. Almada appeared for Mr Otto Kong Sing, who represents the debtor, and stated that the liabilities were $9,820.01 and the assets amounted to $5,140,…

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Headline: Houses To Let
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-06-28 - 1910-08-19
Summary:

No. 2, Zetland Street, about 100 feet distance from the Queen's Road Central (formerly the Alexandra Cinema), suitable for showroom or warehouse; immediate possession

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Headline: To Let
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-08-20 - 1910-11-30
Summary:

No. 2, Zetland Street, about 100 feet distance from the Queen's Road Central (formerly the Alexandra Cinema), suitable for showroom or warehouse; immediate possession

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Headline: Coronation reat
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-06-24
Summary:

The arrangements for entertaining the R. G. A. and A. O. D. women and children to the Coronation were provided by the Entertainment Committee. The party was afterwards taken in three special cars to the cinematograph entertainment kindly provided by the management of the Bijou Scenic Theatre. A…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-31
Summary:

Considerable interest was manifested in the proceedings at the Magistracy yesterday, when the eight Japanese who have been arrested in connection with the forged bank note case appeared before Mr. C. D. Melbourne. It is mentioned that on Sunday, the 22nd of December, the eighth prisoner went on…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-18
Summary:

Cinematograph pictures are being used to help Mrs. John D. Rockefeller to learn the art of lip reading, as she is gradually becoming deaf. Specially prepared pictures are thrown on a screen in her home.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-18
Summary:

A Bombay contemporary says that D. G. Phalke went to England to study the art of filmmaking and its latest adaptations has been engaged in taking well-known Hindu dreams such as Harischandra, Nala-Damayanti and Savitri in films.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-07 - 1914-07-09
Summary:

Film screening of 'Jess' (3 parts), from Rider Haggard's novel

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-07-07 - 1914-07-07
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, 'Jess' will be exhibited, from Rider Haggard's greatest novel - in 3 parts, a tragedy of the veldt, with its vivid pictures of the Transvaal homestead, the first conflict between the English and Boers, the story grips from start to finish.

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Headline: Cinema Perils
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-31
Summary:

Sharks have been seen by coastguards off Polperro Cornwall. Mr. Arthur D. Mavity, a member of a film company, who was supposed to rescue a girl (Miss Dorothy Keen) from drowning in Falland Bay was rescued in an exhausted condition.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-16 - 1914-09-18
Summary:

Great attractions for the special farewell performance to the D. C. L. I. and Royal Engineers; La Belle and Williams, The Dares and D. C. L. I. Band in attendance

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-10
Summary:

Mr. R. D. Harvey acknowledged receipt of $301.80 from Mr. J. J. Blake, manager of the Victoria Theatre, and $91 from Mr. Lan Sum Ng, proprietor of the Bijou Science Theatre, for the benefit of the Princes of Wales' Fund.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-11
Summary:

Members are reminded of the Concert at the Victoria Theatre on the 12th inst., in support of 'Our Day.'

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Headline: Imitators
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-04
Summary:

Youth, it appears, has come under the influence of the cinematograph, and numbers of English and Scottish boys, ignoring the good example of the V. C.'s and D. S. O.'s who are photographed so dully in the halfpenny newspapers, have taken to copying the dress and deeds of those American…