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: 1911-02-08 - 1912-03-08
Summary:

Every evening at 7 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., cinematograph d'elite, the latest pictures with the best artists; matinees every Saturday and Sunday at 4 p.m., 50, 30 and 20 cents, children half-price to all parts.

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-04-22 - 1911-04-24
Summary:

3 special Cinematograph Vaudeville pictures this week: The Clown (coloured, Max Linder in search of a sweetheart); The Sceptre (Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Grace Vyveene); Arriving Shortly -- Miss Grace Wilson (look out for Vera Ferrace's benefit).

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-05-10
Summary:

The management of the Bijou Scenic Theatre, Flower Street, announces that from May 10th to the end of September they will give their patrons a special reduction in the prices of admission between these dates, and that the programme will consist entirely of cinematograph pictures of the best.

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-01-20 - 1915-01-20
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Max's Marvelous Cure', 'Antiquary Burglars', 'Too Much Parcels Post', 'The Incompatibility of Temper' and 'A Jolly Good Pal'; Coming film: 'His Son's Accuser'

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-20 - 1915-01-22
Summary:

On Jan 20, 21, and 22, a set of great comic films: 'Max's Marvellous Cure,' 'Antiquary Burglars,' 'Too Much Parcel Post,' 'The Incompatibility of Temper,' 'A Jolly Good Pal'; On Jan 23, 'His Son's Accuser' in 4 parts -length 7…

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-01-21 - 1915-01-21
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Max's Marvelous Cure', 'Antiquary Burglars', 'Too Much Parcels Post', 'The Incompatibility of Temper' and 'A Jolly Good Pal'; Coming film: 'His Son's Accuser'

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-01-22 - 1915-01-22
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Max's Marvelous Cure', 'Antiquary Burglars', 'Too Much Parcels Post', 'The Incompatibility of Temper' and 'A Jolly Good Pal'; Coming film: 'His Son's Accuser'

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-01-23 - 1915-01-25
Summary:

Films screenings including 'His Son's Accuser' (4 parts, 7,000 ft) and 'Antiquary Burglars'; Coming performance by Miss May Clarke

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-23 - 1915-01-26
Summary:

For 4 nights only, a wonderful drama, being a tragedy of woman and wine, 'His Son's Accuser' in 4 parts - length 7,000 feet; Antiquary Burglars (exceedingly comic); performance by Miss May Clarke.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-01-26 - 1915-01-26
Summary:

Films screening of 'His Son's Accuser' (4 parts, 7,000 ft) and 'Antiquary Burglars'; Coming performance by Miss May Clarke

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-13
Summary:

On Friday, here will be a cinematograph display for children at the Helena May Institute, open to members of the Institute, their children and friends.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-23
Summary:

We are asked to remind our readers that there will be a cinematograph display for children at the Helena May Institute this afternoon, which is open to members of Institute, their children and their friends.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-04
Summary:

There will be a Cinematograph display specially arranged for children, at the Helena May Institute on Monday.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-06
Summary:

There will be a Cinematograph Display specially arranged for children at the Helena May Institute today. Only members of the Institute, their children and their friends may attend.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-30 - 1922-11-30
Summary:

There will be a Cinematograph Performance at the Helena May Institute tomorrow, Friday, December 1st at 5.30 p.m. It has been specially arranged for the children of members of the Institute and their friends. Charge for admission will be 20 cents each person.

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-30
Summary:

There will be a Cinematograph Performance at the Helena May Institute tomorrow, Friday, December 1st at 5:30 p.m., which has been specially arranged for the children of members of the Institute and their friends.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-01 - 1922-12-01
Summary:

There will be a Cinematograph performance at the Helena May Institute today, Friday, December 1st at 5.30 p.m. It has been specially arranged for the children of members of the institute and their friends. Charge for admission will be 20 cents each person. Will all members desiring tea kindly…

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-19 - 1923-01-19
Summary:

A special Cinematograph display for children has been arranged at 5.15 p.m. today, Friday, the 19th January, at the Helena May Institute. Members of the institute, their children and friends may attend. The charge for admission will be 40 cents.

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-15 - 1923-03-15
Summary:

There will be a cinematograph entertainment at the Helena May Institute on Thursday, March 22nd at 9 p.m. for members and their friends, either ladies or gentlemen. Tickets, fifty cents each, are obtainable from the secretary.

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-16 - 1923-03-16
Summary:

There will be a cinematograph display for children and adults, of films of Canadian life, scenery and industries this afternoon, Friday, March 16th at 5.30 p.m. The films have been very kindly lent by Mr. P. D. Sutherland and no charge will be made for admission. All members of the institute,…