A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Tonight: Hongkong Cinematograph - Des Voeux Road, Central (Opposite the Central Market)
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-06 - 1907-12-14
Summary:

Pictures which have never been exhibited; Two Performances each night; Military in uniform and children half price

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Headline: Tonight: Hongkong Cinematograph - Des Voeux Road Central (Opposite the Central Market)
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-12-07 - 1907-12-16
Summary:

Comfortable, interesting, pictures which have never been exhibited. Two performances each night, from 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. and 9 to 11 p.m. Price: first-class 50 cents, second-class 25 cents, military in uniform and children half-price.

3
Headline: Tonight: New Pictures - At the Hongkong Cinematograph (Opposite the Central Market)
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-12-26 - 1908-01-15
Summary:

New Pictures. Performances by the Troupe of Miss Adala with the assistance of La Belle Dora for a few nights only. Price: first-class $1, second-class $0.5 and third-class $0.25.

4
Headline: Hongkong Cinematograph
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-06-11 - 1908-06-24
Summary:

(Opposite Central Market) New pictures. New songs by Miss Beryl Lytton. Schedule details included.

5
Headline: Victoria Hall
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-10-01 - 1912-10-03
Summary:

Two performances: Pictures only at 7.15 p.m. & Full programme at 9.15 p.m.; Performers: Verne & Smith

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Headline: HongKong Cinematograph Theatre: The Red House, formerlly Old Land Office, Queen's Road
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-01 - 1916-09-01
Summary:

This new theatre will open tomorrow, 2nd September; The most comfortable theatre in the colony with excellent pictures and good music

7
Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-22 - 1916-11-22
Summary:

Screening of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' (17th, 18th & 19th episodes) ; Coming film: 'Diamond From the Sky'

8
Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-23 - 1916-11-24
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' (17th, 18th & 19th episodes) ; Coming film: 'Diamond From the Sky'

9
Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-25 - 1916-11-27
Summary:

Screening of 'Diamond From the Sky' (1st & 2nd episodes), a grand serial in 30 episodes; Coming film: 'The Million Dollar Mystery'

10
Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-28 - 1916-11-28
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Diamond From the Sky' (1st & 2nd episodes), a grand serial in 30 episodes; Coming film: 'The Million Dollar Mystery'

11
Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-30 - 1916-12-01
Summary:

Screening of 'Diamond From the Sky' (3rd, 4th & 5th episodes)

12
Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-02 - 1916-12-02
Summary:

Screening of 'The Diamond from the Sky' (3rd, 4th and 5th episodes)

13
Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-04 - 1916-12-05
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Diamond from the Sky' (3rd, 4th and 5th episodes)

14
Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-06 - 1916-12-06
Summary:

Screening of 'The Diamond from the Sky' (6th and 7th episodes) and Comics; Orchestra under the direction of Prof. Gonzales

15
Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-07 - 1916-12-08
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Diamond from the Sky' (6th and 7th episodes) and Comics; Orchestra under the direction of Prof. Gonzales

16
Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-09 - 1916-12-09
Summary:

Screening of 'The Diamond from the Sky' (8th and 9th episodes) and Max Linder; Orchestra in attendance

17
Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-11 - 1916-12-12
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Diamond from the Sky' (8th and 9th episodes) and Max Linder; Orchestra in attendance

18
Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-13 - 1916-12-13
Summary:

Screening of 'The Diamond from the Sky' (10th and 11th episodes) for 3 nights; Orchestra under the direction of Prof. Gonzales

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-14 - 1916-12-14
Summary:

Screening of 'The Diamond from the Sky' (10th and 11th episodes) for 2 nights; Orchestra under the direction of Prof. Gonzales

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-15 - 1916-12-15
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Diamond from the Sky' (10th and 11th episodes); Orchestra under the direction of Prof. Gonzales