A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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101
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-01-11
Summary:

At the Music Halls: The farmers bustled off to the music halls, where the scenes were extraordinary. People flooded in a circular stream round the delta of Aldwych, where the fare was various. At the opening of the delta a 'Daily Mail' screen, above a cinematograph exhibition of…

102
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.

103
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-03-03
Summary:

Under the auspices of the Odd Volumes Society, Mr. J. B. Suttor, Commercial Commissioner for New South Wales will lecture at the City Hall on Thursday, at 5:15 p.m., on Australian life. The lecture will be illustrated by cinematograph pictures, specially taken for the New South Wales Government…

104
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-03-09
Summary:

Mr. J. B. Suttor is to lecture in the St. Andrew's Hall, City Hall, this afternoon before the Odd Volumes Society. The lecture, which will be illustrated by cinematograph pictures, is on Australian life, and H. E. the Governor will preside.

105
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).

106
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-25
Summary:

Cinematograph shows appear to be growing in popular regard in the Colony. The King's Electric Theatre which has been recently opened at Yaumati by the same syndicate that owns Bijou Scenic Theatre, with Mr. J. Lafferty as lessee and manager, is attracting large crowds of Chinese nightly.…

107
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-06-03
Summary:

The kaleidoscope which originally was a plaything, and living pictures have up to the present been associated only with amusement. The Champagne riots at Rheims have found a new use for the cinematograph. The apparatus was brought into court and used with deadly effect.

108
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-06-03
Summary:

There are already two hundred and thirty-six buildings licensed for cinematograph purposes in a metropolitan area. In London, there is a sketch of the world-power of the cinematograph. The writer says that film acting is an art of itself, calling for exceptional pantomime ability in the artists…

109
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…

110
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

111
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-09
Summary:

The sale of work at St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon, attracted very large attendances at both sessions on Saturday. In the evening, the grounds were illuminated with lanterns, followed by a cinematograph entertainment, gave considerable pleasure.

112
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-19
Summary:

A successful bazaar was held at the Seamen's Institute. There were other attractions, including cinematograph pictures, shown by Pathe Freres, under the supervision of Mr. W. Stephenson, and a museum.

113
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

114
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.

115
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-02-12
Summary:

A very successful dinner in connection with the Hongkong Volunteer Corps was held at the Headquarters on Saturday night. The evening was spent jovially, the programme including a cinematograph exhibition, songs, etc.

116
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-03-04 - 1912-03-16
Summary:

March 11 to March 16, open from 2.30 p.m. daily, many attractions; stalls, for the sale of articles and curios of every description; exhibition, a magnificent loan exhibition of porcelain; music, by kind permission of the Naval and Military Authorities music will be supplied daily by H.M.S.…

117
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-06-17
Summary:

The committee thanked Mr. Lemaitre of Messrs. Pathe Freres for supplying the Cinematograph and Gramaphones and for his personal services, which were of the greatest value.

118
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-07-23
Summary:

The celebrations of the French community over the Fourteenth of July in Shanghai were probably on a more elaborate scale this year than for many years past. A cinematograph exhibition took place, also attracting much attention.

119
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-08-10
Summary:

In connection with the Catholic Union, a ladies' night was held on Thursday night. An interesting programme of cinematograph pictures was shown, and these were very much enjoyed. There was a large attendance.

120
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-12
Summary:

Canton, September 8 – The Superintendent of Police has issued the following notice: I have received a despatch from the Commissioner of France requesting me to stop all cinematograph shows at different places on the expiration of the terms within which they are allowed to perform their shows,…