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: Theatre Royal
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-04 - 1919-06-09
Summary:

Ambassador James W. Gerard's 'My Four Years in Germany,' for two nights only. Saturday and Monday, June 7th and 9th. Commencing at 9.15 p.m. Prices: $3, $2 and $1. Booking at Moutries's. June 4 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. The First National Exhibitor's Circuit,…

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Headline: Theatre Royal
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-16 - 1919-18-18
Summary:

August 19th, 20th and 21st at 9.15 p.m., H. W. Ray presents D. W. Griffith's 'Hearts of the World.' Prices: Dress circle, $2.00; Stalls, $1.00. Booking at Moutrie's. August 18 Remarks: On page 10, another ad. on the film.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-15 - 1919-11-22
Summary:

Programme of arrangements, including gymkhana, lecture, cabaret and Chinese theatrical performance. On Monday, 1st December at the Theatre Royal by Mlle H. Van Der Flier, illustrated with motion picture taken at the various battle fronts.

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Headline: Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-04 - 1920-09-04
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., al fresco cinema show under the management of Mr. H. W. Ray, Metro presents Olive Tell in 'Secret Strings,' also Billy West and Cub Comedies. September 4 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Secret Strings' at the open-air cinema show at the Club de…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-17
Summary:

The attention of Kowloon residents is drawn to the advertisement of the open air kinema performance announced by Mr. H. W. Ray of the Coronet, for tomorrow evening in the grounds of the Club de Recreio. The pictures selected are all first-class and the projection is worthy of the Coronet…

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Headline: Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-18 - 1920-09-18
Summary:

Open-air cinematograph tonight at 9.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in 'The Silver Girl,' also Harold Lloyd and cartoon comedies.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-29 - 1920-09-29
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, Clara Kimball Young in 'The Savage Woman.' Music by S. S. 'Columbia' String Band.

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Headline: Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-08 - 1920-10-09
Summary:

Saturday at 9.15 p.m., Emily Stevens in 'Cora.' Also ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Cut the Cards' and British Gazette.

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

As title.

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Headline: Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-11 - 1920-10-11
Summary:

Open-air cinema, tonight at 9.15 p.m., Helene Chadwich [sic] in 'Go Get Em Garringer.'

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Headline: Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-13 - 1920-10-13
Summary:

Open-air cinema, Wednesday and Thursday at 9.15 p.m., Rex Beach's Masterpiece, 'The Crimson Gardenia.'

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Headline: Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-20 - 1920-10-20
Summary:

Open-air cinema, tonight at 9.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in 'Gates of Brass.' Also British Gazette and Lloyd Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-25 - 1920-10-25
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'Stranded in Arcady.' Also Lloyd Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-25 - 1920-10-25
Summary:

One after another, the cream of the world's photoplays, tonight till Thursday, the second deluxe programme including Jerome K. Jerome's 'Strictly Confidential.' Kowloon residents are reminded of tonight's open-air show at the Club de Recreio, which features Mrs. Vernon…

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Headline: Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-27 - 1920-10-27
Summary:

Open-air cinema, tonight at 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Hamilton Revelle in 'An Enemy to Society.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-29 - 1920-10-29
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne in 'A Pair of Cupids.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-01 - 1920-11-01
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Bessie Love in 'A Daughter of the Poor.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-11-03 - 1920-11-03
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne in 'The Brass Check.'