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: 1904-01-19 - 1904-01-19
Summary:

Opening with matinee Wednesday afternoon. Price details and schedule included.

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-01-20 - 1904-01-23
Summary:

Opening with matinee Wednesday afternoon. Price details and schedule included. Booking plan can be seen and tickets obtained at the City Hall and Robinson Piano Co.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-09-17 - 1907-10-26
Summary:

New Films arrive weekly, price 43 cents per metre (Straits Currency). F. Dreyfus is the sole agent for The Straits, Burmah, Java, Sumatra, Siam, Hongkong, The Philippines, etc.

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-10-31 - 1907-11-14
Summary:

New Films arrive weekly, price 43 cents per metre (Straits Currency). F. Dreyfus of the Boston Steamship Company, is the sole agent for The Straits, Burmah, Java, Sumatra, Siam, Hongkong, The Philippines, etc.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-09-01 - 1908-09-03
Summary:

Open-air cinematograph show in the hotel gardens every Saturday and Sunday; Assorted ices would be served on the Lawn during the performance

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-10-29 - 1908-10-31
Summary:

Bazaar and fancy fete with variety entertainment programme including cinematograph screening; Proceeds to be divided amongst various local charities for children

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-03 - 1911-10-07
Summary:

At evening 8.30 p.m., there will be a cinematograph show and firework display

8
Headline: Al Fresco Fete
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-28 - 1911-11-04
Summary:

Grand cinematograph show will be exhibited during the evening and night

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-10-07 - 1912-10-18
Summary:

A bazaar and fancy fete will be held on the Volunteer Parade Ground, on Saturday, October 19th, from 2.30 to 6.30 p.m.; Cinematograph entertainments at 6 p.m.

10
Headline: Al Fresco Fete
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-10-24 - 1912-11-02
Summary:

To be held in the compound of the Roman Catholic Cathedral on Sunday, 3rd November from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Grand Cinematograph show will be exhibited during the evening and night.

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-16 - 1913-05-02
Summary:

The proprietor of the hotel has already spent $12,000 in throughly renovating and refurnishing the premises. A piece of vacant ground adjoining the hotel may convert into an Open-Air Skating Rink, Bowling Alley or Open-Air Cinematograph Show, etc.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-22 - 1913-03-03
Summary:

The latest novelty Pathe 'Kok' ready for work with non-inflammable films, price $185 (Mex.) and $50 for Cinematograph

13
Headline: For Sale
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-07 - 1918-09-13
Summary:

Cinematograph (Pathe Home Cinema) automatic lighting, complete with screen and 10 plays including two of Max Linder, and one play in two parts. Condition of machine and films guaranteed. A proper drawing room cinema. Demonstration gladly given. Price $425. Apply Box No. 901, care of 'S. C.…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-26 - 1918-10-01
Summary:

Propaganda by cinematograph. Wideawake importers anxious to increase their trade with the interior are requested to communicate with box no. 942, care of 'S. C. M. Post.'

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-05 - 1920-03-05
Summary:

At 7.15 p.m. and matinee on Saturday, George B. Seitz, who directed and produced the many big and successful Pearl White Pathe serials in his own production, 'Bound and Gagged' with Marguerite Courtot.

16
Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-05 - 1920-03-05
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Florence Reed in 'Wives of Men.' 7.15 p.m., George B. Seitz in 'Bound and Gagged,' episodes 1 and 2. Booking at Anderson's.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-06 - 1920-03-06
Summary:

Tonight at 2.15, 5 and 7.15 p.m., George B. Seitz and Margurite Curtut [sic] in 'Bound and Gagged,' episodes 1 and 2. 9.15 p.m in 'Wives of Men.' Matinee tomorrow at 6 p.m., Gladys Hulette in 'Pots-and-Pans Peggy.'

18
Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-08 - 1920-03-09
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 p.m., Gladys Hulette in 'Pots-and-Pans-Peggy.' 9.15 p.m., Miss Olga Steffanovich, the champion Russian dancer in her latest classic dance. Also George B. Seitz and Marguerite Courtot in 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 1 and 2.

19
Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-10 - 1920-03-11
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 7.15 p.m., 'Wives of Men.' 9.15 p.m., Miss Olga Steffanovich, the champion Russian dancer in her latest classic dance. Also George B. Seitz and Marguerite Courtot in 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 1 and 2.

20
Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-12 - 1920-03-13
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., George B. Seitz and Marguerite Courtot in 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 3 and 4. March 13 Remarks: Matinee tomorrow at 6 p.m., Wm. Farnum in 'The Man from Better Roots.'