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: 1907-09-25
Summary:

Tonight only a special series of pictures will be shown at Weismann's Rooms. The programme will include 'A Slave's Love,' 'The Servant Hypnotist,' 'The Maniac Juggler,' 'The Dancing Swine,' 'The Nurse's Strike,' ' The Red…

2
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-09-28
Summary:

New films of Cinematograph Pathe will be shown in Weismann's Hall include the following: 'The Golden Beetle,' 'Sham Beggars,' 'The Charmed Umbrella,' 'A Crime on the Railway,' 'A Case of Arson and The Aeronauts.'

3
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…

4
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.

5
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.

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-09 - 1916-09-12
Summary:

Screening of 'The Waitress Countess', Nordisk's 'His Revenge', Gaumont Garphic and Comics

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-04 - 1916-11-07
Summary:

Screening of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' (9th & 10th episodes) and Comics including Charlie Chaplin; Orchestra under the direction of Prof. Gonzales; Coming film: 'Neptune's Daughter'

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-18 - 1916-11-21
Summary:

Screening of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' (15th & 16th episodes) and 'The Trey O'Hearts' (10th episode) including Comics; Orchestra under the direction of Prof. Gonzales

9
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

10
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

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-27 - 1916-12-27
Summary:

Screening of 'The Diamond from the Sky' (18th and 19th episodes) and Comics for 3 nights

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-28 - 1916-12-28
Summary:

Screening of 'The Diamond from the Sky' (18th and 19th episodes) and Comics for 2 nights

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-29 - 1916-12-29
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Diamond from the Sky' (18th and 19th episodes) and Comics

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-30 - 1916-12-30
Summary:

Screening of 'The Diamond from the Sky' (20th, 21st and 22nd episodes) and Comics; Orchestra in attendance

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-01 - 1917-01-01
Summary:

Screening of 'Diamond from the Sky' (20th, 21st & 22nd episodes) and Comics

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-06 - 1917-01-06
Summary:

Screening of 'Diamond from the Sky' (25th, 26th & 27th episodes) and Comics

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-08 - 1917-01-09
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Diamond from the Sky' (25th, 26th & 27th episodes) and Comics

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-13 - 1917-01-13
Summary:

Screening of 'Mysteries of the Grand Hotel' (1st & 2nd episodes) and Comics; Orchestra in attendance

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-15 - 1917-01-16
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Mysteries of the Grand Hotel' (1st & 2nd episodes) and Comics; Orchestra in attendance

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-17 - 1917-01-19
Summary:

Screening of 'Mysteries of the Grand Hotel' (3rd & 4th episodes) and Comics; Orchestra in attendance