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: 1919-01-29 - 1919-01-29
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., American Gazette No. 22, 'A Wife's Forgiveness,' featuring Henry Roussel and Madame Emmy Lyn; the celebrated Spanish dancer, the Yerars. Matinees, every Wednesday and Thursday 5.15 p.m., Saturday 2.15 p.m. and 5 p.m. and Sunday 6 p.m. Booking at Anderson…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-30 - 1919-01-31
Summary:

30th, 31st January, 1st and 2nd February, 9.15 p.m., American Gazette No. 23; 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' 4th epoch, 'Sinbad the Sailor'; 'The Busy Bell Boy'; Manila string band will be in attendance on Saturday the 1st, February at 9.15 p.m. Matinees, every…

223
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-13 - 1919-02-15
Summary:

13th, 14th, 15th and 16th February at 9.15 p.m., American Gazette No. 24; 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' epoch 6; Cottrell Brothers' eccentric acrobats, Miss Sophie Cottrell in songs and dances. Matinee Sunday 16th, February at 6 p.m., 'The Man Inside,' presenting Edwin…

224
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-15
Summary:

The promoters of that very successful matinee in aid of the Macao Free Night School which took place on Tuesday last wish to thank Messrs Pathe Freres for the loan of films and the management of the Victoria Theatre for the use of the building.

225
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-26 - 1919-05-28
Summary:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 9.15 p.m., 3 nights only, great Pathe Gold Rooster production, A. H. Woods presents Peggy Hyland in 'The Other Woman' in 5 parts. Also American Gazette 36. Wednesday, matinee 28th, May at 5.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life.'…

226
Headline: A Film Scandal
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-25
Summary:

London, Jan. 15 – It is stated that the Scotland Yard, authorities are energetically tracking down certain private film exhibitors who are carrying on an illicit trade in the West End of London. Any traveller knows the character of some of the films shown in low-class cinemas in some continental…

227
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-09
Summary:

A tea dansant was given by the Hon. Mr. E. D. C. Wolfe, Captain Superintendent of Police, at the gymnasium in the new Police quarters yesterday and was largely attended by men of the various ranks. Several interesting cinema films were exhibited.

228
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-19
Summary:

Regarding the Far Eastern Olympiad at Shanghai, lantern slides and films of the 1915 games used at meetings to arouse interest in the Games have drawn large crowds in Shanghai, Nanking, Soochow and Hankow.

229
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-30
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre presents a programme including a drama, in which Miss Carmel Myers takes the leading role, in 'Who will marry me?.' It is the production of the Universal Film Company. Also, a comedy in two acts, named 'Monkey Stuff' and the American Gazette, is to be…

230
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-20 - 1922-03-01
Summary:

On Tuesday, 7th March, 2.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. and 8.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m., sale of work, Bedouin tent, missionary court, brief talks, cinematograph films, and realistic scenes of Indian life. Choir of 200 voices. Refreshments.

231
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-14 - 1922-03-20
Summary:

In aid of Yunnanfu Hospital and St. Dunstan's home for blinded soldiers on Monday 20th March, 2.30 p.m. to 6.30 p.m. and 8.30 p.m. to 10.30 p.m. The lady Stubbs will open 'The Day' at 2.30 and H. E. Major-General Sir John Fowler, K. C. M. G., C. B., D. S. O., will preside. Sale of…

232
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-16
Summary:

A very successful show of films was given on Wednesday at St. Stephen's Girls College by Mr. H. W. Ray of the Coronet Theatre. The amount realised was $224, which goes to the College stall at the M. C. L. sale. Mr. Ray very kindly provided both machine and films free, when he was told that…

233
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-25