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: 1898-07-20
Summary:

An exhibition of Lumiere's Cinematographe will be given at 9 o'clock this evening in the matshed (open-air theatre) erected for the purpose near Pedder's Wharf.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-07-21
Summary:

Lumiere's Cinematographe was exhibited in Hongkong for the first time in a matshed (open-air theatre) specially erected for the purpose near Pedder's Wharf. There was a large and appreciative audience and the various items of the programme were loudly applauded. Scenes from the Paris…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-07-22
Summary:

An entertainment of a refined and pleasing character is provided on the Praya, in the vicinity of Pedder's Wharf. Lumiere's improved cinematograph is a decided advance on the exhibitions. A new assortment of pictures is shown, and the grotesque results obtained by reversing some of the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-07-22
Summary:

Lumiere's Cinematographe entertainment was repeated last night at the matshed (open-air theatre) erected for the purpose near Pedder's Wharf. In addition to a large number of good pictures a few selections in the phonograph were also given. The whole entertainment lasted fully two…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-07-25 - 1898-08-01
Summary:

The most perfect machine depicting life and action in all parts of World. Showing nightly in specially constructed matshed adjoining Pedder's Wharf. Doors open at 8.30 p.m., commence at 9 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-08-01
Summary:

There will be two performances of Lumiere's Cinematograph this and every evening, one from 7.30 p.m. to 9 p.m., another from 9 to 10 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-08-09
Summary:

The Lumiere Cinematographe Exhibition near Pedder's Wharf continues to attract large audiences.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-08-10
Summary:

The Lumiere Cinematograph is still delighting large audiences and the many fine pictures are shown. The Jubilee scenes being especially good.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-06-29
Summary:

At the Electric Cinematograph, Yaumati, the management is producing again, by special request, the beautiful coloured film entitled 'The Milk Industry in Switzerland,' which was made by Lumiere, measures 750 feet. It shows from beginning to end the milk industry, the cows leaving the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-10
Summary:

Paris, June 4. The twenty-fifth anniversary of the first cinema show was celebrated yesterday at Paris by a banquet to the inventor, M. Lumiere of Lyon. M. Honnorat, French Minister of Public instruction, presided.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-10
Summary:

Paris, June 4 – The twenty-fifth anniversary of the first cinema show was celebrated yesterday at Paris by a banquet to the inventor, M. Lumiere of Lyon. M. Honnorat, French Minister of Public Instruction, presided. – Havas

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-01-23
Summary:

A new film which can be used in any roll-film camera for the taking of photographs in natural colours has been made by Dr. Ruth, of Munich. It has been some years since the Lumiere brothers of Lyons invented the wonderful autochrome plate, with which transparent photographs on glass can be taken…