A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: City Hall - Music Room: For the First Time in Hong Kong 'The Cinematograph'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1897-04-24 - 1897-04-26
Summary:

The Cinematograph' was the latest and greatest success of London and Paris which will exhibit for a short season. There were five sessions a day, each scheduled for an hour. Admission price one dollar and children at half-price.

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Headline: City Hall–Music Room: For the First Time in Hongkong - 'The Cinematograph'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1897-04-24 - 1897-04-26
Summary:

The Cinematograph' (The latest and greatest success of London and Paris) will exhibit for a short season, commencing Tuesday, the 27th April, 1897, for 5 sections each day. Admission: $1, children half-price.

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1917-04-11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-11
Summary:

There seems to be a misunderstanding in connection with the sale of the tickets for the Café Chantant on St George's Day. These tickets cover the admittance and afternoon tea in the Drill Hall but not to the various sideshows, cinema, ventriloquist, etc.