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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-01 - 1917-03-01
Summary:

Screening of 'Flying For Fortune', 'Amid Raging Beasts' and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'Goddess'

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-02 - 1917-03-02
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Flying For Fortune', 'Amid Raging Beasts' and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'Goddess'

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-03
Summary:

A matinee is given and 'Life of Christ,' 'Exodus,' 'Goddess' were shown at Hongkong Theatre.

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-12
Summary:

The manager of Hongkong Theatre has procured another serial film 'Goddess' and 'Peg o' the Ring' and 'Terence O. Rourke.'

10
Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-06 - 1917-06-06
Summary:

Screening of 'Not Guilty' and 'Shadows'

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-07 - 1917-06-08
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Not Guilty' and 'Shadows'

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1917-06-07
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-07
Summary:

Hongkong Theatre is giving a variety of beautiful dramas 'Not Guilty.' Commencing tonight three reels episode will be screened till the 8th inst, followed by a Detective drama in two parts.

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-26 - 1917-07-27
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Same Old History' and 'Crucible of Fate'; Coming film: 'Goddess'

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-28 - 1917-07-28
Summary:

Screening of 'Goddess' (last episode) and 'Adventures of Capt. Berwick' for 4 nights

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-30 - 1917-07-30
Summary:

Screening of 'Goddess' (last episode) and 'Adventures of Capt. Berwick' for 2 nights

16
Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-31 - 1917-07-31
Summary:

Last night of screening 'Goddess' (last episode) and 'Adventures of Capt. Berwick'

17
Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-08 - 1917-08-08
Summary:

Screening of 'How Heroes are Made' and Comics; Coming film: 'Crimson Stain Mystery'

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-09 - 1917-08-10
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'How Heroes are Made' and Comics; Coming film: 'Crimson Stain Mystery'

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1917-08-09
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-09
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre has started a new serial film 'The Crimson Stain Mystery.' The first two episodes commenced last Saturday and the following episodes will run regularly. War dramas 'How heroes are made' and comics 'Fatty' are being screened.