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: 1912-04-01 - 1912-04-30
Summary:

The latest Gazette and Graphic News of the world every evening at 9.15 p.m.; Viola performance by The Sisters Lilian; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-04-01 - 1912-04-26
Summary:

(Flower Street) The latest gazette and graphic news of the world. Performance by Viola Lilian and The Sister Price. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-12
Summary:

The tuneful singing and artistic dancing of the Sisters Price are charming all audiences at the Bijou Scenic Theatre, and the pictures are as good as ever, with the latest gazette and graphic news of the world a very acceptable leading feature.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-11 - 1913-01-14
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. including 'A Hydro-aeroplane Elopement' [sic] by Max Linder. Gazette and graphic news are included. Performances by Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Gladys Spencer. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-08
Summary:

Des Voeux Road, is soon to feature on the Gazette pictures in the cinemas at Home. This morning an operator attached to the Astatic Film Co. Shanghai was busy taking pictures in the vicinity of King Edward Hotel.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-24 - 1914-11-26
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Black Band' (3 parts, 4,000 ft); Screening of 2nd Series of War Pictures

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-27 - 1914-11-27
Summary:

Coming films screenings including 'The Secret of The Well', 'Millionaire Milkman', 'Womanly Curiosity' and 'Bad Desire'; Coming screening of the 2nd Series War pictures

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-28 - 1914-11-30
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Secret of The Well', 'Millionair Milkman', 'Womanly Curiosity' and 'Bad Desire'; Coming screening of the 2nd Series War pictures

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-01 - 1914-12-02
Summary:

Film screening of 'Under the Auctioneer's Hammer' (3 parts); Screening of the 2nd Series of War Pictures (2 parts, 2,000 ft)

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-03 - 1914-12-04
Summary:

Film screening of 'Under the Auctioneer's Hammer' (3 parts) and the 2nd Series of War Pictures (2 parts, 2,000 ft)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-05 - 1914-12-07
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Thriling Turf Drama' (5 parts, 5,000 ft) and the 2nd Series of War pictures; Coming film: 'The Hose Thief's Wife' and 'Right No. but the Wrong House'

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-07 - 1915-06-09
Summary:

On June 8, the thrilling detective dramas, 'Harry the Swell' and 'On the Santa F. E. Trail'; latest gazettes; comic, interesting & historical pictures; On June 11, 7th & 8th episodes of the 'Perils of Pauline.'

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-27 - 1915-07-29
Summary:

Film screening of 'For the Sake of the Throne' (4 parts, 3,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's Gazette; Interesting comics

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-09 - 1915-08-10
Summary:

On Aug 10, a powerful drama 'Everyone His Own Destiny' in 3 parts, 'Wiffles Has Two Engagements'; Gazettes and Keystone Comics.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-13 - 1915-08-13
Summary:

Films screeenings including 'The Child Killers' (2 parts) and 'Sherlock Holmes in the Beryl's Coronet' (3 parts); Screening of Pathe's Gazette: 'Here We have the Offical Meeting of the Great Generals, Kitchener, French and Joffre'; Also interesting comics…

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-14 - 1915-08-16
Summary:

Films screeenings including 'The Child Killers' (2 parts) and 'Sherlock Holmes in the Beryl's Coronet' (3 parts); Screening of Pathe's Gazette: 'Here We have the Offical Meeting of the Great Generals, Kitchener, French and Joffre'; Also interesting comics…

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-04 - 1915-10-06
Summary:

The thirteenth and fourteenth episodes of 'Lucille Love' on Tuesday, 5th October, 1915. The detective serial in 2 parts, 'Wild West' with Nick Winter. Gazette with Serbian Army included. Comics 'Wheelbarrow Race' is shown.

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-11 - 1915-12-14
Summary:

Film screening of 'Honour Redeemed' (4 parts); Also comics; Orchestra in attendance

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-22 - 1915-12-24
Summary:

Film screening of 'Fantomas' (3rd Series, 2 parts); Also other comics; Coming film: 'The Merry Widow'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-19
Summary:

The pictures at the 'Palisade' were excellent and very clear together with the al fresco conditions. The 'Gazette' showing several of the last movements of Lord Kitchener was particularly acceptable.