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: 1897-04-27
Summary:

Last night, Professor Charver gave a luminary exhibition of the latest invention in phantasmagoria in St. Andrew's Hall to a select party of press representatives and other gentlemen. There is a description of the screening of Cinematograph: a long strip of photographic film is wound from…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1897-04-27 - 1897-04-27
Summary:

The delicate and intricate mechanical arrangements combined with the elaborate and most modern of electrical appliances of the machine require such perfect adjustment and manipulation that Professor Maurice Charvet has decided to postpone his opening exhibition for one day.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1897-04-28 - 1897-04-28
Summary:

The Cinematograph is the greatest marvel of the age. It will be exhibited under the personal supervision of Professor Maurice Charvet five sessions a day and each for an hour.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1899-12-23 - 1899-12-28
Summary:

Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, December 26th, 28th & 30th commencing at 9 p.m. Xylophone & Kinematograph Entertainment.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1900-10-27 - 1900-10-30
Summary:

Grand opening night on Tuesday, the 30th October. Grand exhibitions of animated pictures of the Transvaal War, the Boer Battery Captured by British.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-02-15 - 1902-03-01
Summary:

The university buildings will be opened on Monday, March 11th, 1912 at 11 a.m. and followed by a six days' bazaar. A great variety of European, Chinese and Japanese articles are for sale. Exhibition of Chinese porcelains, military and naval entertainments, etc. are included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-03-02 - 1902-03-09
Summary:

The university buildings will be opened on Monday, March 11th, 1912 at 2:30 p.m. and followed by a university bazaar.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-03-05 - 1902-03-06
Summary:

March 11 to 16 from 2:30 p.m. daily. Stalls, exhibition and music are included. Music performances by H.M.S. Minotaur, K.O.Y.L.I., 8th Rajputs, 126th Baluchis, 25th and 26th Punjabis.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-03-07 - 1902-03-16
Summary:

March 11 to 16 from 2:30 p.m. daily. Stalls, exhibition and music are included. Music performances by H.M.S. Minotaur, K.O.Y.L.I., 8th Rajputs, 126th Baluchis, 25th and 26th Punjabis. Evening entertainments on 11th at 9:15 p.m., 12th at 7:30 p.m. and 13th at 9:15 p.m. including dinner, musicale…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-03-07
Summary:

Next Monday will see the opening of the imposing University Buildings in Hongkong. By no means the least interesting feature of this will be the 'scenic railway,' the first novelty of its kind ever seen in Hongkong. Yesterday evening it was intended to give it a trial but unfortunately…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-03-13
Summary:

Yesterday afternoon the attendance at the bazaar was not quite large as the weather was not altogether favourable. The company found much of interest in the numerous side shows, the scenic railway as usual claiming a large share of attention. To all appearances, too, the Chinese theatre was…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-03-18
Summary:

Owing to the number of articles yet remaining to be disposed of at the University bazaar, the Committee has decided to continue the bazaar till tomorrow night, or even Wednesday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-07-26
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow night entertainments are to be given by the University Students in St. John's Hall on behalf of the Flood Relief fund. Cinematographic films are to be shown. Mrs. Marley, Mr. A.G. England, Professor Gonzales and his string band will perform.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-22 - 1920-07-24
Summary:

Tonight at 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 4 and 5. Also comedies. Music at both performances.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-24 - 1920-07-28
Summary:

Tonight at 7.15 and 9.15, Antonio Moreno in 'The Perils of Thunder Mountain' and Comedies. July 24 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The Perils of Thunder Mountain.' Also 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 4 and 5 tonight at 7.15 and 9.15. The 3 p.m. show is specially…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-08
Summary:

The building situated in Des Voeux Road Central, opposite the Central Market, at present occupied by the Wo Ping Theatre, the Palace Garage, and some Chinese shops, are to come down soon.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-12-09 - 1920-12-09
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow at 9.15 p.m. only, 'Lord and Lady Algy.' Prices 80 cents and 40 cents. Service men half price.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-12-11 - 1920-12-11
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., under the auspices of the Coronet, H. W. Ray presents Geraldine Farrar in 'Shadows.' Also Pathe Gazette and Rolin Comedy. String Band in attendance.

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

The proprietors of the World Theatre, which is now nearing completion next to Sincere's, have been very fortunate in securing from the local Government the site that previously housed the Imports and Exports Officer. Within three whole months a new kinema, which is much larger than Victoria…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-29
Summary:

The Wo Ping Theatre, opposite the Central Market, has been secured by Hongkong Amusement Ltd., as an addition to their already big list of cinemas. The place is being redecorated and reseated throughout. The first performance will take place on Friday and will include a film featuring Jack…