A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Tonight: Hongkong Cinematograph - Des Voeux Road, Central (Opposite the Central Market)
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

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Headline: Tonight: Hongkong Cinematograph - Des Voeux Road Central (Opposite the Central Market)
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.

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1907-12-21
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.

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1907-12-23
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.

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Headline: Tonight: New Pictures - At the Hongkong Cinematograph (Opposite the Central Market)
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.

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Headline: Hongkong Cinematograph
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.

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Headline: HongKong Cinematograph Theatre: The Red House, formerlly Old Land Office, Queen's Road
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

8
Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-01 - 1917-08-01
Summary:

Screening of 'Another's Sin' (1st, 2nd & 3rd episodes), 'The Sane Madman' and Comics

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-02 - 1917-08-03
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Another's Sin' (1st, 2nd & 3rd episodes), 'The Sane Madman' and Comics

10
Headline: South China Morning Post News 1917-08-02
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-02
Summary:

Two interesting dramas are being screened at the Hongkong Theatre 'The Sane Madman' and 'Another's Sin.' Some well-known artists are featured. A new programme will be shown including the opening reels of 'The Crimson Stain Mystery' and programmes with the…

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-11 - 1917-08-11
Summary:

Screening of 'Crimson Stain Mystery' (3rd & 4th episodes) and Comics; Coming film: 'Mysteries of Myra'

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-13 - 1917-08-14
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Crimson Stain Mystery' (3rd & 4th episodes) and Comics; Coming film: 'Mysteries of Myra'

13
Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-15 - 1917-08-15
Summary:

Screening of 'Mysteries of Myra' (1st & 2nd episodes) and Comics; Coming film: 'Crimson Stain Mystery'

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-16 - 1917-08-17
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Mysteries of Myra' (1st & 2nd episodes) and Comics; Coming film: 'Crimson Stain Mystery'

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-18 - 1917-08-18
Summary:

Screening of 'Crimson Stain Mystery' (5th & 6th episodes) and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'Mysteries of Myra'

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1917-08-18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-18
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre has two serial films 'Mysteries of Myra' and 'The Crimson Stain' showing next week. Both films are very attractive and the comic films are well selected.

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-20 - 1917-08-21
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Crimson Stain Mystery' (5th & 6th episodes) and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'Mysteries of Myra'

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-22 - 1917-08-22
Summary:

Screening of 'Mysteries of Myra' (3rd & 4th episodes) and Comics; Coming film: 'Crimson Stain Mystery'

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-23 - 1917-08-24
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Mysteries of Myra' (3rd & 4th episodes) and Comics; Coming film: 'Crimson Stain Mystery'

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-25 - 1917-08-25
Summary:

Screening of 'Crimson Stain Mystery' (7th & 8th episodes) and Comics; Coming film: 'Mysteries of Myra'