A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-11-04
Summary:

The new Victoria Cinematograph is already well established and popular. The films are excellent and varied, and are thoroughly enjoyed. In many ways the management has done their best to deserve patronage, and the practical absence of 'flicker' is a proof that the machine and its…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-11-18
Summary:

The first day's play of the cricket match drew a big crowd of spectators. A Pretty Fete: Visitors obtained a good deal of fun from the excellent films shown by the Cinematograph Company, which usually exhibits in the hall attached to the Café Weismann. The moving pictures were flung onto a…

123
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-11-27
Summary:

The Cinematograph Pathe, which has been exhibiting at Café Weismann with great acceptance for some time back, is branching out. Following the success of its open air exhibition at the Cricket Fete it is to exhibit in the City Hall next Saturday evening. The chief feature of the exhibition will…

124
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-11-30
Summary:

We understand that the booking at S. Moutrie and Co.'s for the entertainment in the theatre Royal this evening by the Cinematograph Pathe is brisk, and those contemplating a visit to a show are reminded to book as early as possible in order to secure a good position. The film is one of 6000…

125
Headline: Cinemagraphs
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1907-12-05
Summary:

A Letter from a resident to the editor: talking about the possible value of cinematograph as the medium of education in Hongkong.

126
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-06
Summary:

The management of the Hong Kong Cinematograph announces that two performance of a new series of pictures will be given nightly at the theatre, opposite the Central market. One show is from 6:30 to 8:30, and the other from 9 to 11 pm.

127
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-17
Summary:

The Hong Kong cinematograph proprietor has secured a number of new films lately, and to add to the attractions of the place in Dex Voeux Road three lady artistes favour with songs-French and English. The pictures are varied and excellent.

128
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-21
Summary:

The HongKong Cinematograph will exhibit pictures of the Passion Play on the night of 21-24 December. The films are 6000 feet long, and promise to be the most interesting and appropriate for this time of the year.

129
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-23
Summary:

The film depicting the Passion Play was highly appreciated at the Hongkong Cinematograph, Des Voeux Road, on Saturday night, the 'House' being a crowded one. Several solos were sung by the lady artists.

130
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-01-15
Summary:

London, January 12 – A disaster occurred in Barnsley Public Hall at a Cinematograph performance, where a number of children, of the average age of 6, rushed down the stairs to obtain better seats and 16 were crushed to death, many being injured.

131
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-01-17
Summary:

London, January 14 – 150 people, mainly women and children, have been burned or trampled to death, and 75 injured, at a fire at a Cinematograph performance at Boyertown, Pennsylvania. For 5 minutes the auditorium was a furnace.

132
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-06-30
Summary:

A party of 6 German scientists, who will join the steamer Peiho, arrived in Hong Kong yesterday. They will leave Hong Kong at the end of the week. From German files, we learn that this expedition is being sent out from the Hamburg Scientific Institution. Mr. H. Vogel, the famous artist and…

133
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-07-08
Summary:

The Governor, Sir Frederick Lugard, has graciously promised to open the Flood Relief Bazaar. The committee begged to acknowledge with thanks the gifts and donations. Mr. Chan Mong Loong, in particular, offered his cinematograph for 7 days free of charge, but on account of lack of accommodation…

134
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1908-07-18
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinema-Theatre is visiting Hong Kong. Their performance last night in a hall at No. 2 Zetland Street started shortly after eight. With the Manila String Band in attendance, and with Mr. Gongiles at the piano, the first performance was a song 'Honey Boy' by Miss Thelma.…

135
Headline: Science Marvels
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-08-06
Summary:

Some of the latest achievements of scientific research were on view at Burlington House, the headquarters of the Royal Society, London. Prof. Arthur Gamage showed an extraordinary arrangement of electrical instruments; another interesting device is the adaptation of the cinematograph from…

136
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1908-08-06 - 1908-08-08
Summary:

An exhibition of open air cinematograph show will be given free before and after the dinner on Saturday and Sunday night.

137
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-09-01 - 1908-09-03
Summary:

Open-air cinematograph show in the hotel gardens every Saturday and Sunday; Assorted ices would be served on the Lawn during the performance

138
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-09-01 - 1908-09-07
Summary:

(2 Zetland Street 2) The best cinematograph show in Hong Kong. Every night at 9:15 p.m. Miss R. Giralda - Spanish dances. Miss Hortensia - Spanish songs. Mr Torras - Tenor songs. New songs nightly. New pictures every second night.

139
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-10-29 - 1908-10-31
Summary:

Bazaar and fancy fete with variety entertainment programme including cinematograph screening; Proceeds to be divided amongst various local charities for children

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-10-29
Summary:

The League of Ministering Children is a charity organization. Its aim is to help blind and destitute children. Details of the fundraising activities, the Bazaar and Fancy Fete, have already appeared in the newspaper's advertising columns. The variety entertainments, the Cinematograph, and…