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: 1907-07-17
Summary:

The Cinematograph Pathe is to give exhibitions in the large hall at Cafe Weismann's on Saturday evening, commencing at 9. The show will be permanent, and the pictures will be changed constantly. The public will have the benefit of electric fans during the hot weather.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-07-20
Summary:

The Cinematograph Pathe opens tonight in Weismann's large hall in Wyndham Street. The films, we believe, are very good and of a wide variety.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-08-06
Summary:

The Cinematograph Pathe in the Weismann's large hall was a success on Sunday night, and the series of scared pictures was highly appreciated by the audience. After a brief interval, a few amusing films were used, and all agreed that they were some of the best seen in the Colony.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-08-17
Summary:

The Cinematograph Pathe is attracting good houses nightly in the large hall of Weisman's and the pictures are good. Today, at 4, there will be a matinee, and the amusing comic pictures are bound, as usual, to elicit roars of laughter, By special request, for 3 nights next week, the fine…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-09-28
Summary:

The Cinematograph Pathe on exhibition at Cafe Weismann continue to entertain good audiences. A number of new films have been received and will be shown on the screen.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-10-07
Summary:

The Cinematograph Pathe at Weisman's large hall had a number of new films, varying from 1,100 to 1,500 feet long on Saturday night. One, illustrative of a tour round the world, was much admired.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-11-27
Summary:

The Cinematograph Pathe, which has been exhibiting at Café Weismann with great acceptance for some time back, is branching out. Following the success of its open air exhibition at the Cricket Fete it is to exhibit in the City Hall next Saturday evening. The chief feature of the exhibition will…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-10-06
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Your excellent editorial note of today regarding cinematograph pictures deserves more than passing consideration. Apart altogether from the question as to whether such pictures are intended to educate or amuse the public, there remains the fact that they can be made…

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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…

13
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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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-08
Summary:

A film lecture 'The End of the Road,' was given by a member of the Commission for Combating Venereal Disease at the R. A. Theatre yesterday. An official request has been received, that these lectures be not reported.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-12
Summary:

As a part of the campaign of the Commission to Combat Venereal Disease, the film lecture, 'Damaged Goods,' was repeated last evening at the Royal Artillery Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-25 - 1922-05-29
Summary:

Opening day, 1st June 1922. Important notice to Hongkong Residents: Hongkong booking office at the Star Ferry Wharf: free ferry tickets both ways. Open daily 3 to 5 p.m. and 6 to 9 p.m. Notice: owing to the present strike, the Hongkong Booking Office temporarily closed. The proprietor informs…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-25
Summary:

Owing to the launch strike, the management of the Star Theatre in Kowloon was obliged to postpone the ceremony. It is noted that the new theatre carries on in Kowloon the history of the old Victoria Theatre, in Des Voeux Road, now demolished. The total cost of the building and ground was $110,…

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-30 - 1922-05-30
Summary:

Thursday, June 1st to Friday, June 2nd at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Jane Goes A' Wooing.' 5.30 and 9.15 performances, 'Jane Goes A' Wooing.' At 7.15 performance, the serial picture, 'The Great Radium Mystery' 1st and 2nd episodes. On Saturday June 3rd, George…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-31 - 1922-06-02
Summary:

Thursday, June 1st to Friday, June 2nd at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Jane Goes A' Wooing,' featuring Vivian Martin. Today, 7.15 p.m., the serial picture, 'The Great Radium Mystery,' 1st and 2nd episodes. Saturday, 3rd June, Georges Carpentier in 'The Wonder Man.'…