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: 1898-04-07
Summary:

A complete change of programme was presented last night, at the entertainment given by Carl Hertz, in the City Hall. A number of remarkably lifelike pictures were shown by the cinematograph, 'A Call on the London Fire Brigade' being receiver with great enthusiasm. 'Persimmon…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-04-13
Summary:

At the City Hall last night, Carl Hertz introduced an entirely new programme. The Cinematograph pictures were admirably rendered, that Lottie Collins being enthusiastically remanded, and several of the others be really striking. Tonight the same programme will be repeated.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1906-05-18
Summary:

Moving Pictures, Cinematograph views are now being shown at the City Hall in aid of the Okayama orphanage.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1906-06-09
Summary:

The cinematograph picture of the Britt-Nelson fight will be shown at the City Hall on tonight and Monday. The pictures are wonderfully clear and distinct and every action can be followed; the usual hazy dazzling effect created by most Cinemagraphs exhibited is entirely absent.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-03-30
Summary:

A very interesting lecture in Australia was given at the City Hall on Thursday evening, under the auspices of the Old Volumes Society by Mr J. B. Suttor, Commercial Commissioner in the East for New South Wales. Interesting cinematograph films illustrative of the scenery, sport, the farm etc.,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-04
Summary:

There will be a Cinematograph display specially arranged for children, at the Helena May Institute on Monday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-30
Summary:

There will be a Cinematograph Performance at the Helena May Institute tomorrow, Friday, December 1st at 5:30 p.m., which has been specially arranged for the children of members of the Institute and their friends.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-25 - 1923-10-25
Summary:

Admission 50 cents; family ticket for 4 people $1.50.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-01 - 1923-11-01
Summary:

Tickets 50 cents each, a family ticket for 4 people $1.50.

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-02-07 - 1924-02-28
Summary:

There will be a cinematograph show for children at the Helena May Institute on Friday, the 8th inst. At 5.30. The Machine has been kindly lent by Pathe Orient.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-30 - 1924-10-30
Summary:

There will be a cinematograph display at the Helena May Institute tomorrow, Friday, October 31 at 5. Tickets 50 cents each, family ticket for three people, $1.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-06 - 1924-11-06
Summary:

There will be a Cinematograph display for children at the Helena May Institute on Friday, November 7 at 5. Tickets 50 cents each, obtainable at the door; family ticket for three people $1.00.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-20 - 1924-11-20
Summary:

There will be a Cinematograph display for children at the Helena May Institute tomorrow, Friday, November 21 at the children hour, 5 o'clock. Tickets 50 cents each, obtainable at the door; family ticket for three people $1.00.