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: 1906-02-09
Summary:

No 262 of 1905: Re Chan Yip Shi (plaintiff) and the Wing Kee firm (defendant). This was a trial of the issue as to whether Lau Siu Cheun was a partner in the defendant firm. Hong Chun Iu mentioned that he was formerly manager of the Wing Kee firm. The Wing Kee carried on the business of lessees…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-02-13
Summary:

Monday, February 12 – No 262 of 1905: Re Chan Yip Shi (plaintiff) and the Wing Kee firm (defendant). This was a trial of the issue as to whether Lau Siu Cheun was a partner in the defendant firm. The case continued in detail.

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Headline: Supreme Court
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-03-16
Summary:

An appeal was heard on the issue of Lau Siu Cheun's partnership relation in the case of Chan Up Shi versus the Wing Kee firm (Ko Shing Theatre).

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Headline: Supreme Court
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-03-22
Summary:

Original action No. 262 of 1905 Chan Ip Shi v. the Wing Kee firm (Ko Shing Theatre) in the matter of the issue between Chan Ip Shi and Lau Shiu Cheun. It is noted that the Wing Kee firm had been carrying on the Ko Shing Theatre for a number of years.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-04
Summary:

The Chief Justice heard in the Supreme Court yesterday a petition from the Sun Company Ltd., of Hongkong to extend the objects of the Company as set out in the memorandum of association. The action can be referenced with previous cases and his Lordship granted the application. Mr Potter…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-17
Summary:

Scarlet Pimpernel,' from Baroness Orczy's novel, was shown on the screen at the World Theatre. Dustin Farnum and Winifred Kingston take the main roles in the film. Film synopsis included. Pathe News and two good comedies are also in the programme.

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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…