A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Cinematograph Boom: What has been Done in London
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…

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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

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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.

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Headline: Photo Plates and Cinematography
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…

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Headline: Charity Cinema: Excellent Entertainment at Kowloon
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-17
Summary:

Some hundreds of people turned out at the cinematograph entertainment given in Mr. Alves' extensive garden at Kowloon in aid of the Society St. Vincent de Paul. Also, The Film Exchange Company lent a series of Kowloon pictures for the event.