A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The City Hall
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-01-13
Summary:

Report of the Committee of Management to be submitted to the annual meeting of shareholders in and subscribers to the City Hall. There is a detailed description of the theatre's building and some of the performances. For instance, during the twelve months from 1st July, 1896, to 30th June…

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Headline: The City Hall
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-12-21
Summary:

A report is to be submitted to the annual meeting of shareholders in and subscribers to the City Hall. There is a detailed description of the theatre's building and some of the performances. For instance, during the twelve months from 1st July, 1897, to 30th June 1898, the theatre was…

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Headline: The City Hall
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1899-01-20
Summary:

A report to be submitted to the Annual Meeting of Shareholders in and Subscribers to the City Hall, to be held at half-past twelve o'clock on Monday, the 23rd day of January, 1899. In the accounts, the receipts from Theatre, St. Andrew's Hall, Ball Room is $6,896.64.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-04-11
Summary:

Messrs Ramos and Ramos contemplate opening a skating rink on the ground adjacent to new Empire Cinematograph Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-02-28
Summary:

The grand skating carnival in connection with the Victoria Skating Rink takes place tonight. Messrs Ramos and Ramos, the proprietors are giving no less than four valuable prizes for which the ladies have a chance of competing; While in Empire Theatre, a very fine and interesting film entitled…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-23
Summary:

After being closed down during the hot weather the Victoria Skating Rink will re-open on Sunday, October 1, at 10:00am. Rinking enthusiasts will be able to obtain monthly tickets on application at the Victoria Theatre.

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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.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-29
Summary:

A bright and entertaining programme is offered at the Kowloon Theatre, including 'Mr. Fix-It' starring Douglas Fairbanks. While Hongkong Amusements Ltd. has secured three entertainers from the Folies Bergere, the famous Paris comedy theatre. In a novelty act entitled 'Le Globe d…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-03
Summary:

The Pinero play which forms the chief attraction at the Kowloon Theatre will be new to most people. 'Mind the Paint Girl,' starring Anita Stewart will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-03
Summary:

A discussion about the film 'Mind the Paint Girl,' which was screened in Kowloon Theatre last night. The film was starred by Anita Stewart.