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: 1904-01-19 - 1904-01-19
Summary:

Opening with matinee Wednesday afternoon. Price details and schedule included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-01-20 - 1904-01-23
Summary:

Opening with matinee Wednesday afternoon. Price details and schedule included. Booking plan can be seen and tickets obtained at the City Hall and Robinson Piano Co.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-09-17 - 1907-10-26
Summary:

New Films arrive weekly, price 43 cents per metre (Straits Currency). F. Dreyfus is the sole agent for The Straits, Burmah, Java, Sumatra, Siam, Hongkong, The Philippines, etc.

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-10-31 - 1907-11-14
Summary:

New Films arrive weekly, price 43 cents per metre (Straits Currency). F. Dreyfus of the Boston Steamship Company, is the sole agent for The Straits, Burmah, Java, Sumatra, Siam, Hongkong, The Philippines, etc.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-09-01 - 1908-09-03
Summary:

Open-air cinematograph show in the hotel gardens every Saturday and Sunday; Assorted ices would be served on the Lawn during the performance

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-10-29 - 1908-10-31
Summary:

Bazaar and fancy fete with variety entertainment programme including cinematograph screening; Proceeds to be divided amongst various local charities for children

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-03 - 1911-10-07
Summary:

At evening 8.30 p.m., there will be a cinematograph show and firework display

8
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

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-10-07 - 1912-10-18
Summary:

A bazaar and fancy fete will be held on the Volunteer Parade Ground, on Saturday, October 19th, from 2.30 to 6.30 p.m.; Cinematograph entertainments at 6 p.m.

10
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.

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-16 - 1913-05-02
Summary:

The proprietor of the hotel has already spent $12,000 in throughly renovating and refurnishing the premises. A piece of vacant ground adjoining the hotel may convert into an Open-Air Skating Rink, Bowling Alley or Open-Air Cinematograph Show, etc.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-22 - 1913-03-03
Summary:

The latest novelty Pathe 'Kok' ready for work with non-inflammable films, price $185 (Mex.) and $50 for Cinematograph

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-22 - 1918-02-25
Summary:

Programme tonight, a great Gold Rooster play in 5 parts, 'Miss Nobody,' featuring Gladys Hulette. Also Pathe Gazette and splendid comedy. The romantic and thrilling serial 'The Fatal Ring' with their favourite artist Pearl White will commence sometime in March next. Booking…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-05 - 1918-03-05
Summary:

Programme, tonight for 5th, 6th and 7th March, the continuation of 'The Great Secret,' 13th and 14th episodes, entitled 'The Struggle' and 'The Escape.' Pathe's Gazette and screaming comedy. Watch for the opening date of 'The Fatal Ring' with Pearl…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-08 - 1918-03-11
Summary:

Programme for 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th March. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'A Lapland Lass,' a drama of life, beautifully acted and splendid photograph in 3 parts. Pathe's Gazette, Annals of the War and a very amusing comedy. Kindly note the date, Friday, 15th March, 'The Fatal Ring…

16
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-09 - 1918-03-09
Summary:

Showing on the 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th March, the first 5 parts of 'Dolly of the Dailies,' a great exciting drama in 11 parts. Also good comedies.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-12 - 1918-03-14
Summary:

Programme for 12th, 13th and 14th March. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., the continuation of 'The Great Secret,' 15th and 16th episodes, entitled: 'The Test of Death' and 'The Crafty Hand.' Pathe's Gazette and screaming comedies. Kindly note, Friday, 15th March, '…

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-19 - 1918-03-21
Summary:

Programme for March 19th, 20th and 21st. Tonight at 9.15 p.m. performance, M. Henri [sic] Krauss in 'Victims of Fate,' an absorbing drama in 3 parts. Also American Gazette and comedies. Booking at Anderson's.

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-26 - 1918-03-26
Summary:

Programme for 29th, 30th, 31st March and 1st April. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The Fatal Ring,' 5th and 6th episodes. Also Annals of the War and different comedies. Booking at Anderson's.

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-01 - 1918-04-04
Summary:

2nd, 3rd and 4th April, the final chapter of 'The Great Secret,' 17th and 18th episodes. Also American Gazette and different comedy. Booking at Anderson's.