A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Victoria Cinematograph
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-11-04
Summary:

The new Victoria Cinematograph is already well established and popular. The films are excellent and varied, and are thoroughly enjoyed. In many ways the management has done their best to deserve patronage, and the practical absence of 'flicker' is a proof that the machine and its…

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1907-12-06
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.

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1907-12-17
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.

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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: Hongkong Cinematgoraph Theatre
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'

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Headline: Hongkong Cinematgoraph Theatre
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'

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
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.

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1917-10-06
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.

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
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.

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
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

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
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'

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
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'

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
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'

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
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'

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-18 - 1917-10-18
Summary:

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

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-19 - 1917-10-19
Summary:

Tonight: Showing of 'Gipsy's Love' and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'The Purple Mask'

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-20 - 1917-10-20
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, 20th Oct.: Showing of 'The Purple Mask' and Keystone Comics

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-22 - 1917-10-23
Summary:

Tonight: Showing of 'The Purple Mask' (5th & 6th episodes) and Keystone Comics

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Headline: HongKong Cinematgoraph Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-24 - 1917-10-24
Summary:

Screening of 'In the Toils of Hate' and Comics for 3 days; Coming film: 'The Purple Mask'