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: 1904-03-11
Summary:

Messrs. Palmer and Turner sent in an application for permission to sink a well on Marine Lot No. 185 adjoining the new Tai Ping Theatre, for the purpose of filling the tanks with water to be used in a case of fire. Dr. Pearse mentioned that the purpose of a well is for drinking water.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-03-24
Summary:

A meeting of the Sanitary Board will be held today at 4:15 p.m. 19 orders of the day are stated including correspondence relative to the latrine accommodation at the Tai Ping Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-03-25
Summary:

Correspondence relative to latrine accommodation at the Tai Ping Theatre was placed on the table. The president said the Medical Officer of Health thought the latrine accommodation was insufficient. He moved that the suggestions made by the Medical Officer of Health with regard to the matter to…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-12-25
Summary:

Au Tak and five other Sanitary Board coolies were charged with assaulting the ticket collector at the Po Hing Theatre, Yaumati. It appeared that the defendant tried to force their way into the theatre without paying. They threw bricks onto the ticket collector after they were stopped, and the…

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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: 1920-10-30
Summary:

A meeting of the Hongkong Board of Education was held yesterday at the Sanitary Board room. It mentioned that Mr Bird, acting headmaster of Queen's College, had written to Mr. Mackintosh, asking him if it was possible for the boys to go to see pictures which would be given in conjunction…