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: 1911-09-05 - 1911-09-05
Summary:

Saturday, 16th September, in aid of military charities. Price details included. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-09 - 1911-10-09
Summary:

Saturday, 21st October, in aid of military charities. Price details included. Booking at Moutrie's.

3
Headline: Palace Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-05-11 - 1912-05-11
Summary:

A grand variety entertainment on Saturday, 18th May, 1912, in aid of military charities. Commencing at 9:15 p.m. Price details included.

4
Headline: Palace Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-05-14 - 1912-05-14
Summary:

A grand variety entertainment on Saturday, 18th May, 1912, in aid of military charities. Commencing at 9:15 p.m. Price details included. Booking at Moutrie's.

5
Headline: Palace Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-06-15 - 1912-06-21
Summary:

A grand variety entertainment on Saturday, 22nd June, 1912 at 9:15 p.m. Price details included. Booking at Moutrie's & Co.

6
Headline: Palace Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-08-01 - 1912-08-09
Summary:

Grand variety entertainment on Saturday, 10h August, 1912 at 9:15 p.m., in aid of military charities. Price details included. Booking at Moutrie's & Co.

7
Headline: Palace Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-09-14 - 1912-09-20
Summary:

The last grand variety entertainment on Saturday, 21st September, 1912 at 9:15 p.m., in aid of local and military charities. Price details included. Booking at Moutrie's & Co.

8
Headline: The Empire
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-06 - 1921-08-09
Summary:

Today till Tuesday, another British comedy, Hepworth presents 'Once Aboard the Lugger' in 6 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-06 - 1921-08-06
Summary:

Ha! Ha!! Once Aboard the Lugger and the --! No, not the girl, this time. But come and see it.

10
Headline: The Empire
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-10 - 1921-08-10
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Constance Talmadge in 'A Temperamental Wife.' Popular prices.

11
Headline: The Empire
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-11 - 1921-08-11
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Anita Stewart in 'In Old Kentucky.' Popular prices.

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-15 - 1924-04-23
Summary:

Opening early in May, with grand display of the latest films. Usual prices. Nothing like it in the far East. Watch for latest announcements.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-24 - 1924-04-29
Summary:

Best music and best entertainment. Opening ceremony on 1st of May.

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-30
Summary:

There is not one of the 1,400 seats in the giant structure from which a perfect view of the screen or stage cannot be obtained. Perfect technique is assured for both the silver-sheet and the spoken stage. At 2:15 p.m. tomorrow, the opening performance will be given when admission is by…

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-30 - 1924-05-05
Summary:

Largest, Coolest and most comfortable moving picture house in the far East. Best music and best entertainment. Opening ceremony tomorrow. Commencing, May 2nd to 5th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Hero.' Admission: 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., box $7.20 (6 seats), dress circle 80 cents…

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-01
Summary:

Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall performed the opening ceremony at the Queen's Theatre this afternoon. Mr. Kotewall congratulated Mr. Ma Tsui-chiu upon the fine architectural style of the imposing building and its very comfortable internal arrangements. As cinematograph pictures have a great…

17
Headline: Queen's
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-02
Summary:

The Hon. Mr. Kotewall at Queen's Theatre's opening ceremony made the interesting statement that according to an informant five times as many Chinese attended cinema performances as did those who attended the Chinese theatre. The pious hope that the management would exercise care in the…

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-02
Summary:

Queen's Theatre, Hongkong's latest venture to cater for the cinema-loving public was opened with all the eclat which has made the Chinese famous. The pictures shown were mainly of the comedy type. The opening ceremony was performed by Hon. Mr. Kotewall. The palatial building was…

19
Headline: Queen's Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-03
Summary:

The Hero' is the attraction at the Queen's Theatre till next Monday. The film starred Barbara La Marr and Gaston Glass. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-05 - 1924-05-05
Summary:

Take your friend to the finest theatre and see the best show in comfort.