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: 1911-12-01
Summary:

Tonight (Friday), at 9 p.m., in the Royal Artillery Theatre, Victoria Barracks, the Chaplain to the Forces gives the first part of a lantern lecture on 'Some of the popular resorts and customs of Japan.'

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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: 1918-03-20
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – A scheme has been arranged for a cinema entertainment to take place at the Royal Artillery Theatre. It is to be added that the proposed entertainments are supported by the Pathe firm. The first performance included Pathe's 'The Fatal Ring.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-25
Summary:

With reference to the recent announcement of the Cinema performances for the troops and their friends at the Royal Artillery Theatre, it should be stated that 'The Fatal Ring' is being presented by the permission of the management of the Victoria Theatre. Successful entertainments will…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-10
Summary:

Tonight the Misses Woods are appearing at the R. A. Theatre for the soldiers and their friends. Some interesting films will also be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-04 - 1918-12-05
Summary:

Moving pictures for children were inevitable from the very moment moving pictures were invented; but it has been part of the normal course of things that they should not have been actually made until this time. Only the very best that the world can produce is to be laid before the sincerely…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-06 - 1918-12-07
Summary:

There are some tales that above others have a universal appeal to the young. One of the first to arise in the minds of children and those who follow them is 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' and this Mr. Fox has chosen for the first of his 'Pictures for the Kiddies.' But, to carry…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-09 - 1918-12-10
Summary:

You can see a picture of the whole story--a picture filled with all the elusive charm and mystery which pervaded the reading of the story on that cold, stormy night. The genius of a score of man has perfected the moving-picture process that you might see your favourite tale in life; and the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-11 - 1918-12-12
Summary:

Jack and the Beanstalk,' the film that cost one hundred thousand pounds to produce--with its thirteen hundred children, its diminutive stars, its eight-and-a-half-feet giant, its castle and its walled city, built solely for this wonderful production--has an appeal to grown-ups as well as to…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-13 - 1918-12-14
Summary:

The age-long tale of the Pigmy who conquered the Titan, the David against the Goliath--this is the story which William Fox has placed upon the screen in 'Jack and the Beanstalk.' Direct from its New York run at the Globe Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-16 - 1918-12-17
Summary:

Jack and the Beanstalk,' William Fox production. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-18 - 1918-12-19
Summary:

Take the children to the pantomime! 'Jack and the Beanstalk' with a real giant eight-and-a-half-feet high.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-20 - 1918-12-20
Summary:

Jack and the Beanstalk,' William Fox production. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-21 - 1918-12-23
Summary:

On December 24th at 4.30 and 9.15 p.m., with 'Jack and the Beanstalk.' Prices: $1.00 and 60 cents. Booking at Robinson's. Any seat in the theatre may be booked.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-23 - 1918-12-23
Summary:

For children of all ages from 5 to 90, 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' the first film pantomime ever shown in Hongkong. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-24 - 1918-12-25
Summary:

On December 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th and 28th at 4.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' a pictorial pantomime in 10 parts. Prices: $1.00 and 60 cents. Booking at Robinson's. Any seat in the theatre may be booked.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-25
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre has been renovated and refurnished throughout. New features have been introduced including children's plays. Mr. H. W. Ray is the new Manager of the Coronet. The first performance under the new management took place yesterday was 'Jack and the Beanstalk.'

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Headline: R. A. Xmas Tree
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-25
Summary:

W. A. Passby, C. R. A., officers and ladies were at the R. A. Theatre. There was a cinema show produced by the Pathe Cinema Company.

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-28 - 1918-12-31
Summary:

December 28th, 29th, 30th and 31st, 9.15 p.m. performance, 'The Walls of Jericho' in 5 parts. Also Max Linder in 'Max Wants a Divorce' and British Gazette No. 482. Saturday, December 28th and Monday, December 30th at 4.30 p.m., 'Jack and the Beanstalk.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-31 - 1918-12-31
Summary:

December 31st at 4.30 p.m., January 1st at 2 p.m., last two performances of 'Jack and the Beanstalk.' Don't miss this beautiful picture. Booking at Robinson's.