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: 1900-11-28
Summary:

Biograph theatres on board Transatlantic liners is the latest idea of the up-to-date steamship companies. It is stated that one of the enterprising companies proposes to fit out a room on board each of its ships, and that moving pictures will be shown nightly during the voyage across the ocean.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1901-07-25
Summary:

A proposition for the re-opening of the Chinese Theatres having been made to the Sanitary Board. Minutes were attached.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1903-05-21
Summary:

The managers of the Koshing Theatre submitted a petition to the Sanitary Board meeting, requesting that the theatre may not be closed by the Board on account of the daily increasing cases of plague.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1903-06-05
Summary:

A letter was read at the meeting of the Sanitary Board yesterday from the Colonial Secretary relative to the closing of Chinese Theatres. The letter stated that His Excellency hoped that on further consideration the Board would agree that in time of epidemic it was not well, if it could be…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1903-06-19
Summary:

At the meeting of Sanitary Board yesterday afternoon the following letter was read from the Colonial Secretary, the Hon. F. H. May, was regard to the closing of Chinese theatres. The letter stated that persons attending the theatres would probably be less crowded together than if they remained…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-03-11
Summary:

Messrs. Palmer and Turner sent in an application for permission to sink a well on Marine Lot No. 185 adjoining the new Tai Ping Theatre, for the purpose of filling the tanks with water to be used in a case of fire. Dr. Pearse mentioned that the purpose of a well is for drinking water.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-03-24
Summary:

A meeting of the Sanitary Board will be held today at 4:15 p.m. 19 orders of the day are stated including correspondence relative to the latrine accommodation at the Tai Ping Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-03-25
Summary:

Correspondence relative to latrine accommodation at the Tai Ping Theatre was placed on the table. The president said the Medical Officer of Health thought the latrine accommodation was insufficient. He moved that the suggestions made by the Medical Officer of Health with regard to the matter to…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-09-15
Summary:

Li Fuk, a runner in boarding house No. 7, West Street, was charged with selling theatre tickets outside the Koshing theatre in Queen's Road West.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-12-25
Summary:

Au Tak and five other Sanitary Board coolies were charged with assaulting the ticket collector at the Po Hing Theatre, Yaumati. It appeared that the defendant tried to force their way into the theatre without paying. They threw bricks onto the ticket collector after they were stopped, and the…

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Headline: Thurston
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1906-05-08
Summary:

The boards of the theatre at the City Hall have held the entertainment given by the Great Thurston and his company. The cinematograph was also an element for a good deal of the amusement, some of the pictures being exceedingly funny.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-01-17
Summary:

The Salon Cinema-Theatre is as usual drawing crowded houses nightly. The pictures are new and clear and the programmes are so well arranged that this new entertainment hall is assured of considerable public patronage. At present there are three artistes appearing on the boards nightly. Misses…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-04-13
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – A reader's response to the British resident Mr. M. Stewart's letter regarding the use of land. 'The Government say the Chinese contractor must have the piece of ground on the Praya that they had to use a portion of it to make macadam on, all because…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-06-30
Summary:

Miss May Lewis is at present occupying the boards at the Empire Cinematograph Theatre where her appearance is hailed with delight by the large audience. Miss Lama Diamond also gives a good 'turn' and is very pleasing.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-17
Summary:

A change of programme was given at the Bijou Scenic Theatre last night. The pictures are excellent and well worth seeing. Miss Vera Ferrace continues to delight audiences. Nor must mention of Mr. Stephenson be left out, as he is capital on the stage, his appearance on the boards usually having…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-04-07 - 1911-04-10
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). 2 performances on 7:15 to 9 and 9:15 to 11:30 p.m. Grand success of Miss Irma de Lepomme. Performance of the comedian, Frank Foster. The new interesting film, 'Daily Life of the Human Ape on board of the U.S.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-04-08 - 1911-04-19
Summary:

That the Life and Passion of Christ will be exhibited on matinees on Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th; the grand film The Daily Life of a Human Ape on board of the S.S. 'Washington.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-12-14
Summary:

The British Board of Film Censors' is the title selected for the new organisation promoted by the Incorporated Association of Cinematograph Manufacturers for the suppression of undesirable cinematograph pictures. Its headquarters will be situated in the vicinity of Charing Cross, and its…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-03
Summary:

Mr. G. A. Redford is engaged in organising the British Board of Film Censors, of which he is the director. An office had been established for the reproduction of films. The Censorship would extend all over Great Britain. There was a great advantage in having cooperation with the manufactures.…