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: 1911-06-26
Summary:

The girls of the C.M.S. schools were given an extra treat by the Coronation committee and others. This took the form of a specially arranged cinematograph entertainment at the Victoria theatre, to which the pupils of Fairlea, Kowloon Victoria Home, St. Stephens' Girls College and six out of…

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Headline: Al Fresco Fete
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-11-06
Summary:

The al fresco fete in the grounds of the Roman Catholic Cathedral last night was crowded. The good cause of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was liberally benefitted. Both the shooting gallery and cinematograph were largely patronised.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-02
Summary:

Mr. Henry Dallas has reserved two best one-act pieces for his last two nights in the Victoria Theatre. In addition to the triple bill, several new Films will be shown on the Cinematograph.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-08-05 - 1913-08-06
Summary:

Film screening of 'Happiness in Oblivion' and some very comic pictures; Performances by Olga Montez and Kitty Raynor

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-12 - 1913-09-15
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Calvary' (2 parts); Screening of Gaumont Graphic No 243; Also some exceedingly comic pictures

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

Film screening of 'The Romance of Palm Grove' (in 3 parts); Screening of The latest Gaumont Graphic; Also a fine selection comic pictures

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-08
Summary:

A splendid cinematograph entertainment was given in the Refreshment Hall approved by Messrs. Ramos and Ramos of the Victoria Theatre. The performance was a great success and was greatly appreciated.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-15 - 1914-05-18
Summary:

Films screening of 'The Black Circle' (3 parts), the latest Gaumont Graphic and some Comic Pictures; Coming film: 'The Three Musketeets' (10 parts)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-29 - 1914-06-01
Summary:

Film sreening of 'The Dead Secret' (3 parts); Screening of The Latest Gaumont Graphic; Also some exceedingly Comic Pictures

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-05 - 1914-06-08
Summary:

Film screening of 'Father' (3 parts); Screening of The Latest Gaumont; Also some very comic pictures

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-13 - 1914-08-14
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Secret Marriage'; Screening of The Latest Gaumont Graphic; Also some exceedingly comic pictures

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-19 - 1914-09-21
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Golden Beetle' (5,000 ft) and comic pictures; Performance by The Australlian artists, The Dares and May Clarke

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-15 - 1914-12-18
Summary:

Films screening of 'In the Consul's Uniform' (4,000 ft, 3 prats); Screening of The Latest Gaumont Graphic; Also a variety of comic and interesting pictures; Coming performances by Bert Flatt and Flo Brooks, Screening of the War pictures (3rd Series);

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-24 - 1915-08-26
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Fatal Passion' (5 parts); Also comic and other interesting pictures; Coming film: Pathes' Great Comedy and 'Wiffles Mascot Umbrella'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-31 - 1915-08-31
Summary:

Film screening of 'Eve' (6 parts, 3,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's Gazette; Also interesting historical and comic pictures; Coming film: 'Lucelle Love'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-01 - 1915-09-02
Summary:

Film screening of 'Eve' (6 parts, 3,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's Gazette; Also interesting historical and comic pictures; Coming film: 'Lucelle Love'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-10-29 - 1915-10-29
Summary:

Film screening of 'The False Wireless' (3 parts); Screening of Pathe British Gazette: 'The Great War 1914-15' ; Songs performance by May Clarke

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-10-30 - 1915-11-01
Summary:

Film screening of 'The False Wireless' (3 parts); Screening of Pathe British Gazette: 'The Great War 1914-15' ; Songs performance by May Clarke

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-19 - 1915-11-19
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Flight that Save' (3 parts) and 'The Sporting Chances' (2 parts); Screening of Pathe's Gazette; Also some comic pictures; Coming film: 'Midnight at Maxims' and Charley Chaplin

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-20 - 1915-11-20
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Flight that Save' (3 parts) and 'The Sporting Chances' (2 parts); Screening of Pathe's Gazette; Also some comic pictures; Coming film: 'Midnight at Maxims' and Charley Chaplin