A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Al Fresco Fete
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-28 - 1911-11-04
Summary:

At 9 to 11 p.m. on Sunday, 5th November, 1911. Price details included. Tea, cakes and refreshments are served in the afternoon and night. Grand cinematograph show is exhibited during the evening and night. Performance by the Band of the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry from 9 to 11 p.m.…

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Headline: Al Fresco Fete
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-11-06
Summary:

The al fresco fete in the grounds of the Roman Catholic Cathedral last night was crowded. The good cause of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was liberally benefitted. Both the shooting gallery and cinematograph were largely patronised.

3
Headline: Al Fresco Fete
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-24 - 1912-11-01
Summary:

In aid of the funds of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to be held in the compound of the Roman Catholic Cathedral on Sunday; 3rd Nov from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. under the most distinguished patronage of His excellency the Governor Sir Francis, Henry May and Lady May; admission ticket $ 1.00 which…

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-07-26
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow night entertainments are to be given by the University Students in St. John's Hall on behalf of the Flood Relief fund. Cinematographic films are to be shown. Mrs. Marley, Mr. A.G. England, Professor Gonzales and his string band will perform.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-24 - 1922-04-24
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Half a Chance.' Kowloon Theatre: At 9.15, 'A Perfect Crime.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-24 - 1922-04-24
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Half a Chance.' Kowloon Theatre: At 9.15, 'A Perfect Crime.'

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-24
Summary:

Half a Chance' will be screened at the Coronet Theatre for the last time this evening. Besides, the Kowloon Theatre shows 'A Perfect Crime' tonight and holds a dress dance tomorrow night.

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-24
Summary:

Half a Chance,' the Coronet Theatre's special feature attraction, will be screened for the last time. At Kowloon Theatre, 'A Perfect Crime' will be shown again.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-24
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will screen 'Half a Chance' for the last time, this evening. On the other hand, Kowloon Theatre will screen 'A Perfect Crime' for the last time this evening and a dress dance will be held tomorrow night.

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-24 - 1922-04-24
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Half a Chance.' Kowloon Theatre: At 9.15, 'A Perfect Crime.'

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-25 - 1922-04-25
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'A Perfect Crime.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, the last Fancy Dress Dance of the season. Tickets $2 at Moutrie's.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-25 - 1922-04-25
Summary:

A Perfect Crime' is a crime which is successful, in which your sympathies are with the criminal. Is this possible? See for yourself.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-25 - 1922-04-25
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'A Perfect Crime.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, the last fancy dress dance of the screen. Tickets $2.00 at Moutrie's.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-25
Summary:

A Perfect Crime,' an Associated Producers picture, comes to the Coronet Theatre this evening. Film plot included.

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-25
Summary:

A Perfect Crime,' an Associated Producers' film based on a Saturday Evening Post Story, is the keynote of this evening's Coronet Theatre Attraction. Plot included.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-25
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will screen Associated Producers' film 'A Perfect Crime.' It is one of the few pictures that can strictly claim the title of comedy-drama, for it is amusing and serious in turns.

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-25 - 1922-04-25
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'A Perfect Crime.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight, the last fancy dress dance of the season. Tickets $2 at Moutrie's.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-04-26 - 1922-04-26
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'A Perfect Crime.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.45 & 9.15, Wesley Barry in 'Dinty,' and V. R. C. Regatta. Slightly increased prices.

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-26 - 1922-04-26
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'A Perfect Crime.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.45 and 9.15, Wesley Barry in 'Dinty' and V. R. C. Regatta. Slightly increased prices.

20
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-26 - 1922-04-26
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'A Perfect Crime.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 5.45 and 9.15, Wesley Barry in 'Dinty' and V. R. C. Regatta. Slightly increased prices.