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: 1907-12-06 - 1907-12-14
Summary:

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

2
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
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
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-05-08
Summary:

Tonight at the Hongkong Cinematograph a new series of moving pictures will be produced. The films have just arrived from Paris and are comic, sensational and tragic in character.

5
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.

6
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
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-09 - 1916-09-12
Summary:

On Sep 9, Italian exclusive film 'The Waitress Countess' in 4 parts; Nordisk powerful drama 'His Revenge' in 2 parts; Gaumont Graphic & comics.

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-15 - 1916-11-17
Summary:

Screening of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' (13th & 14th episodes), also Comic & Scenific Films; Orchestra under the direction of Prof. Gonzales

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-03 - 1917-01-03
Summary:

Screening of 'Diamond from the Sky' (23rd & 24th episodes) and Comedies

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-04 - 1917-01-05
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Diamond from the Sky' (23rd & 24th episodes) and Comedies

11
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.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-09
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, by special request, 'The Life of Christ' will be repeated at this afternoon's matinee and the 'Exodus' in 2 parts.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-18
Summary:

The 'Life of Christ' and 'Exodus' are to be screened again at the Hongkong Theatre, by special request on Thursday evening at a special matinee.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-06 - 1917-06-06
Summary:

Screening of 'Not Guilty' and 'Shadows'

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-07 - 1917-06-08
Summary:

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

16
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.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-09 - 1917-06-09
Summary:

Screening of 'Bride of Mystery' featuring Lucille Love & Hugo, 'A Page in Life' featuring Anna Little & Herbert Rawlinson, and Comedies

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-11 - 1917-06-12
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Bride of Mystery' featuring Lucille Love & Hugo, 'A Page in Life' featuring Anna Little & Herbert Rawlinson, and Comedies

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-18
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is screening a thrilling drama in five reels from the Aquila Co. entitled 'Jealousy Incarnate' and comics.

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-10
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is continuing to attract many people with the two serial performances. The Chinese seem puzzled with Devil worshippers and yet they enjoyed it. The selection of comics is good and the different extras at matinees are attractive.