A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-07-20
Summary:

An exhibition of Lumiere's Cinematographe will be given at 9 o'clock this evening in the matshed (open-air theatre) erected for the purpose near Pedder's Wharf.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-07-21
Summary:

Lumiere's Cinematographe was exhibited in Hongkong for the first time in a matshed (open-air theatre) specially erected for the purpose near Pedder's Wharf. There was a large and appreciative audience and the various items of the programme were loudly applauded. Scenes from the Paris…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-07-22
Summary:

Lumiere's Cinematographe entertainment was repeated last night at the matshed (open-air theatre) erected for the purpose near Pedder's Wharf. In addition to a large number of good pictures a few selections in the phonograph were also given. The whole entertainment lasted fully two…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-07-26
Summary:

A very excellent cinematograph exhibition is now on view in a spacious matshed on the Praya Reclamation near Pedder's Wharf.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-07-27
Summary:

The Cinematographe Exhibition near Padder's Wharf on the Praya Reclamation is well worth a visit. There are views of the Jubilee proceedings in London, the passage of the Queen's carriage with an escort of Lifeguards, the Naval Brigade going through London, The Queensland troops at the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-08-05
Summary:

The Cinematograph Matshed on Pedder's Wharf has stood the weather very well. Tonight the fine display of pictures and the excellent phonograph entertainment will be given as usual.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-08-09
Summary:

The Lumiere Cinematographe Exhibition near Pedder's Wharf continues to attract large audiences.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-10-06
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Your excellent editorial note of today regarding cinematograph pictures deserves more than passing consideration. Apart altogether from the question as to whether such pictures are intended to educate or amuse the public, there remains the fact that they can be made…

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Headline: Cinemagraphs
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-01 - 1922-08-14
Summary:

The Coronet: Wyndham Street; Kowloon Theatre: Nathan Road; Star Theatre: Kowloon.

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Headline: Cinemagraphs
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-15 - 1922-07-31
Summary:

Star Theatre: Peking Road, Kowloon.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-24 - 1923-05-24
Summary:

Today at 9.15, Mildred Harris in 'Old Dad.' Note that there is no performance at 5.30 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-24 - 1923-05-24
Summary:

Old Dad,' played by Mildred Harris, supported by Myrtle Stedman and Irving Cummings, First National attraction.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-24 - 1923-05-24
Summary:

Today at 9.15, Mildred Harris in 'Old Dad.' Note that there is no performance at 5.30 p.m.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-24 - 1923-05-24
Summary:

Today at 9.15, Mildred Harris in 'Old Dad.' Note that there is no performance at 5.30 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-05-25 - 1923-05-26
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., Priscilla Dean in 'Conflict.' The Star: Tonight at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Mildred Harris in 'Old Dad.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-25 - 1923-05-26
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Priscilla Dean in 'Conflict.' The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15, Mildred Harris in 'Old Dad.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-25 - 1923-05-26
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Priscilla Dean in 'Conflict.' The Star: Today at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Mildred Harris in 'Old Dad.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-26 - 1923-05-26
Summary:

Tonight at the Coronet: last performances of Priscilla Dean in 'Conflict.' Tomorrow at 6, 7.30 and 9.15, the great Drury Lane drama, 'The Sporting Duchess' and Larry Semon in 'Home Sweet Home.' At the Star: Today at 2.30, 5.30 and 9.15, Mildred Harris in 'Old…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-04 - 1923-06-04
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mildred Harris in 'Old Dad,' Shanghai Races May 1923 (By courtesy of B. A. T.) and Screen Magazine. The Star: Tonight at 9.15, Adele Blood in 'Anna Christie.' Booking at Moutrie's. At 5.30 matinee, Mary Pickford in '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-04 - 1923-06-04
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mildred Harris in 'Old Dad.' Also 'Shanghai Races, May 1923' by Courtesy of B. A. T. and Screen Magazine. The Star: Tonight at 9.15, Adele Blood in 'Anna Christie.' Tickets: $3, $2 and $1. Booking at Moutrie's. 5.30…