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: 1917-07-18
Summary:

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

10
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.

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-03 - 1917-10-03
Summary:

Showing of 'Divorce', 'After Many Years' and Comics: Coming film 'Purple Mask'

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-04 - 1917-10-05
Summary:

Tonight: Showing of 'Divorce', 'After Many Years' and comics; Coming film: 'Purple Mask'

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-06 - 1917-10-06
Summary:

Commencing 6th Oct.: Showing 'The Purple Mask' (1st & 2nd episodes) and various comic films; Special Matinee at 5 p.m.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-06
Summary:

A new mystery serial 'The Purple Mask' commences at the Hongkong Theatre tonight consisting 16 episodes.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-08 - 1917-10-08
Summary:

Tonight: Showing 'The Purple Mask' (1st & 2nd episodes) and various comic films; Special Matinee at 5 p.m.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-09 - 1917-10-09
Summary:

Tonight: Showing 'The Purple Mask' (1st & 2nd episodes) and various comic films

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-10 - 1917-10-10
Summary:

Screening of 'For the Mastery of the World' and 'Turned Adrift' for 3 days; Coming film: 'The Purple Mask'

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-13 - 1917-10-13
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, 13th Oct.: Showing of 'The Purple Mask' (3rd & 4th episodes) and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'Gipsy's Love'

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-15 - 1917-10-16
Summary:

Tonight: Showing of 'The Purple Mask' (3rd & 4th episodes) and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'Gipsy's Love'

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-17 - 1917-10-17
Summary:

Screening of 'Gipsy's Love' and Keystone Comics for 2 days; Coming film: 'The Purple Mask'