A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-06-19
Summary:

The second Cinematograph performance in aid of War Charities will take place in the Peak Club Theatre on Thursday night at 9:15 p.m. Tickets may be obtained by members for themselves and friends from Head Boy at the Club.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-06-22
Summary:

The Charity cinematograph performance at the Peak Club takes place tonight.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-07-22
Summary:

The third cinematograph performance arranged by the Entertainment Committee of the Peak Club will take place on Thursday, the 27th inst. Commencing at 9:15 p.m. A portion of the proceeds will be given to War Charities.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-08-24
Summary:

The fine weather favours the cinematograph show on the lawn of the Peak Club tonight.

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Headline: Peak Club
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-30
Summary:

Members of the Peak Club and their friends are reminded that there will be a cinematograph performance at the Peak Club tomorrow, the 31st inst., commencing at 9.15 p.m. The cinematograph performance following will take place on Friday, February 16, instead of February 14, owing to the concert…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-02-15
Summary:

A Cinematograph Performance is being given at the Peak Club at 9:15 p.m. tomorrow when some very interesting War Films will be exhibited. The surplus proceeds will be devoted to War Charities.

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Headline: A Splendid Film
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-01-03
Summary:

Damon and Pythias,' the much talked of film, is being screened tonight at the Peak Club. A portion of the proceeds will be given to St. Dunstan's Home for Blinded Soldiers.

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Headline: War Lecture
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-04-04
Summary:

The public will learn with deep interest that Colonel Wardlow Milne, who is passing through the Colony, and who was with General Maude in Mesopotamia, is to give a lecture on the Mesopotamian Campaign at the Peak Club at 9.30 p.m. on Monday next. The lecture will be illustrated with cinema films…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-30
Summary:

Mr. Dick-Norton, Manager of the 'Globe Trotters' Co. asks us to announce that he has no connection whatsoever with the artistes advertised to appear at the Victoria Theatre last evening. He also wishes to announce that the 'Globe Trotters' will positively appear, as…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-19
Summary:

Public is drawn to the Coronet's announcement, in the advertising columns of an exceptional attraction at the theatre tomorrow evening. 'The Confession' had been reserved for the opening performance at the new Kowloon theatre, but the inclement weather combined with other…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-20
Summary:

Hal Reid's play, 'The Confession,' which has been made into a motion picture by the National Film Corporation, featuring Henry Walthall, originally was to be shown as a special opening attraction for the Kowloon Theatre. Due to the weather issue, the screening was delayed and it…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-14
Summary:

Hongkong Amusement Ltd., open a new Theatre located in Nathan Road of Kowloon. A big roomy place the new theatre is fitted with a battery of electric fans that set up a breeze fresh enough to blow out every match in the box when you begin to light up your pipe. The chairs are those comfortable…

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-15
Summary:

Kowloon Kinema tonight provides the latest episodes of 'Lost City.' At the Coronet tonight Maeterlinck's 'The Blue Bird' will be screened along with a 'Snub' comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-17
Summary:

The management of the Kowloon Theatre regrets very much that it was not possible to show yesterday afternoon and evening on account of the failure of current. The trouble has been rectified and the theatre will show this evening as usual.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-23
Summary:

Alf's Button,' the comedy which took England by storm, thoroughly justified its reputation at the first screening last night at the Kowloon Theatre. The film was starred by Leslie Henson. In Addition, a most interesting gazette is shown, including the Shanghai Olympic Games containing…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-21
Summary:

Having concluded a successful series of entertainments at the Wo Poing Theatre, Chefalo is appearing at the Kowloon Cinema this evening.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-07-30
Summary:

Kowloon residents are promised a fine entertainment at the Kowloon Theatre tonight when 'Polly of the Storm Country' will be screened for the first time. The photography is superb. Also included in the programme is a laughter-compeller of Harold Lloyd's entitled 'Bumping Into…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-30
Summary:

Kowloon Theatre will provide screening of 'Polly of the Storm Country' for the first time. The film was starred by Mildred Harris Chaplin, Micky Moore, Ruby Lafayette and Emory Johnson. There is no connection between this 'feature' and 'The Secret of the Storm Country…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-15
Summary:

Kowloon residents should make a point of patronising the Kowloon Theatre this evening and following nights when the best of the celebrated Tarzan picture is being shown in additional to other attractions. Arrangements are being made to instal two machines at Kowloon, so that it will be possible…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-15
Summary:

The Son of Tarzan, reputed the best of the Tarzan pictures, is being screened at the Kowloon Theatre. Two new machines are being installed, ensuring project of the 'Coronet' standard.