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
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.

2
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.

3
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.

4
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.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-11-24
Summary:

The cinematograph boom which commenced about two years ago shows no sign of abating, says a home paper. From figures recently published, I see that the London County Council issued no fewer than a hundred and twenty-seven licences for cinematograph show and a hundred and nine licences for music…

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-08
Summary:

A simultaneous increase of 25% in the price of photographic plates by English makers, said to be the result of the formation of an agreement on the part of the makers of all the so-called English popular English brands, has caused considerable complaint in the press on the amateurs. The Bradford…

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-04 - 1917-01-04
Summary:

Screening of 'Iron Claw' (1st & 2nd episodes) featuring Pearl White, Jameson and Sheldon Lewis, 'The Great War' (With Our Armies on the 'Somme'), Pathe's British Gazette, 'Married on Credit' (Keystone Comic) and 'Rastus Rabid Rabbit Hunt…

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-05 - 1917-01-05
Summary:

Screening of 'The Iron Claw' (1st and 2nd episodes) featuring Pearl White, Creighton Hale, Sheldon Lewis; Scenic Pictures in Colours, War Gazette & British Gazette, Comic Cartoon by Bray; Pearl White's photo included

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-05 - 1917-01-06
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Iron Claw' (1st & 2nd episodes) featuring Pearl White, Jameson and Sheldon Lewis, 'The Great War' (With Our Armies on the 'Somme'), Pathe's British Gazette, 'Married on Credit' (Keystone Comic) and 'Rastus Rabid Rabbit…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-06
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre has changed the hour of its matinee for this afternoon, comics and pictures will be screened, including 'The Diamond from the Sky' and 'The Iron Claw' featuring Pearl White.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-07 - 1917-02-07
Summary:

Screening of 'Fakir's Ring' and Keystone Comics for 3 nights; Coming film: 'Peg O' The Ring' featuring Lucille Love

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-08 - 1917-02-08
Summary:

Screening of 'Fakir's Ring' and Keystone Comics for 2 nights; Coming film: 'Peg O' The Ring' featuring Lucille Love

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-09 - 1917-02-09
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Fakir's Ring' and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'Peg O' The Ring' featuring Lucille Love

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-10 - 1917-02-13
Summary:

Screening of 'Peg O' The Ring' (1st and 2nd episodes) featuring Lucille Love and Hugo and Keystone Comics

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-10
Summary:

Hongkong Theatre has another big attention. A circus story in serial form, 'Peg O' the Ring' commenced tonight. This picture is thrilling and has been seen by enormous audiences all over the world.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-14 - 1917-02-14
Summary:

Screening of 'What Happened to Mary' and Keystone Comics for 3 nights; Coming film: 'Peg O' The Ring'

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-15 - 1917-02-15
Summary:

Screening of 'What Happened to Mary' and Keystone Comics for 2 nights; Coming film: 'Peg O' The Ring'

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-16 - 1917-02-16
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'What Happened to Mary' and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'Peg O' The Ring'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-17 - 1917-02-17
Summary:

Screening of 'Peg O' The Ring' (3rd & 4th episodes) and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'What Happened to Mary'

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-19 - 1917-02-20
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Peg O' The Ring' (3rd & 4th episodes) and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'What Happened to Mary'