A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-22
Summary:

The management of the Alexandra Cinematograph gave free a fine show for the large throng of children at 6 p.m. This Cinematograph is now giving two shows nightly, which are well attended. Performances by Professor Vincent and Miss Rosa Barnes. The Victoria's popularity is still high, and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-29
Summary:

The latest opened Star Cinematograph Company exhibited some audience-appreciated pictures on Saturday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-04-29
Summary:

The American plan of giving continuous performances has been adopted by the Star Cinematograph in Wyndham Street. This evening at 6 p.m. the films will commence and it will be possible at any convenient hour after that for patrons to attend and still see the entire show. The best of the subjects…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-05
Summary:

The continuous performances of Star Cinematograph at Wyndham Street recently introduced have proven success and the crowds attending is evidence that the innovation is just what the public wants. This week's programme including one English, two Italian, two French and three American films…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-15
Summary:

The films shown at the Star Cinematograph are excellent and impressive that the audience appreciated them.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-24
Summary:

Dante, the Marvellous, has just completed arrangements to give an entertainment for seven nights that week at the Star Cinematograph. The moving pictures for the week have been specially selected.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-06-05
Summary:

A farewell benefit performance will be tendered to Baby Daughtry at the Star Cinematograph on Sunday evening commencing at 9 o'clock. Also performances by Dante and Miss Lottie Oatley. The moving pictures are to be specially selected.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-06-19
Summary:

The Star Cinematograph in Wyndham Street, which will re-open tonight under new management, has secured the celebrated Engle Troupe of artists numbering five in all. The pictures for the coming shows are specially selected and the management was assured of crowded houses to witness those star…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-18
Summary:

Chicago, Nov. 14 – Athletics and entertainment are encouraged by the governor of the prison and the State Board of Control, to arouse the interest and spirit of the men under detention. Moving pictures are shown several evenings a week at the Anamosa Prison, and the governor says that these and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-13
Summary:

On Friday, here will be a cinematograph display for children at the Helena May Institute, open to members of the Institute, their children and friends.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-23
Summary:

We are asked to remind our readers that there will be a cinematograph display for children at the Helena May Institute this afternoon, which is open to members of Institute, their children and their friends.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-06
Summary:

There will be a Cinematograph Display specially arranged for children at the Helena May Institute today. Only members of the Institute, their children and their friends may attend.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-09
Summary:

There will be no Cinematograph Display for Children at the Helena May Institute today, as previously arranged.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-01
Summary:

There will be no cinematograph display for children at the Helena May Institute today, Friday March 2nd, as previously arranged.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-01
Summary:

Hongkong residents will shortly have the opportunity of seeing a film depicting the scenery and everyday scenes in the Colony. The pictures, taken specially for British Empire Exhibition in London, are being shown at the Helena May Institute on dates announced in our advertisement columns. His…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-02
Summary:

On Monday night, His Excellency will be present at the display of moving picture films of the Colony, taken for the British Empire Exhibition, at the Helena May Institute at 9.15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-06
Summary:

The films of Hongkong which have been made for exhibition at Wembley were shown to a small audience at the Helen May Institute last evening. Hongkong producers have a lot to learn from the experts of Hollywood and Wardour Street and one must not judge too harshly of a local effort. The great…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-07
Summary:

With a projection lamp at least four times more powerful than used before, a brilliant picture was shown last evening of the movie pictures of Hongkong taken for the British Empire Exhibition. The hall at the Helena May Institute was crowded, and the audience was full of praise of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-03
Summary:

At the Helena May Institute last evening, the Netherlands community of Hongkong entertained company of distinguished guests which included H. E. the Governor and the Colonial Secretary with a screening of the film 'Holland.' After pictorial presentations of the comparative sizes of the…