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: 1910-04-04
Summary:

Messrs Ramos and Ramos, proprietors of the 'Victoria' Cinematograph in Des Voeux Road, conceived the idea some time ago of erecting a theatre worthy of the Colony, and they secured the site on which stood the old Hongkong Cinematograph, opposite the market. Portion of this site was…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-07-25
Summary:

Residents at the Peak Hotel and Peakites generally had an opportunity last night of witnessing the Coronation cinema films. The show took place on the roof of the annex and was well patronised and much appreciated.

43
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-03
Summary:

A grand Pathe Freres cinematographic entertainment will be given on Monday next (weather permitting), on the Peak Hotel Annexe roof, when by special request, the Pathe film of the Coronation Festivities in London will be exhibited.

44
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-04 - 1911-08-12
Summary:

Big Cinematograph Show at the Peak Hotel on Monday showing 'The Coronation of King George V. in London' along with others of Pathe Freres Films.

45
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-07
Summary:

A cinematograph entertainment takes place this evening at the Peak Hotel, when the Coronation pictures will be shown.

46
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-08
Summary:

Messrs. Pathe Freres inform us that the cinematograph show at the Peak Hotel has been postponed to Saturday next.

47
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-14
Summary:

In spite of the abundance of amusement provided for Hongkongites during the weekend, the cinematograph halls were well patronized. A particularly attractive programme was that of the Bijou, an amusing little sketch, arranged by Mr. Stevenson, provoking great laughter. Miss Violet Bonnetta…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-20
Summary:

The success of The Alaska-Siberia Pictures, which is the result of the Carnegie Institute of Pittsburg, has been great. The films will be shown on Monday night at the Peak Hotel, under the patronage of the Hon. Mr. Claud Severn, the Officer Administering the Government.

49
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-20
Summary:

Under the patronage of the Hon. Mr. Claud Severn, the Officer Administering the Government, the Alaska-Siberia motion pictures, which are now being shown at the Bijou Theatre, will be exhibited at the Peak Hotel on Monday evening.

50
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-22
Summary:

The Alaska-Siberia Pictures closed a very successful engagement at the Bijou Theatre last night. The films will be shown at the Peak Hotel this evening, under the patronage of the Hon. Mr. Claud Severn.

51
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…

52
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-01 - 1916-09-01
Summary:

This new theatre will open tomorrow, 2nd September; The most comfortable theatre in the colony with excellent pictures and good music

53
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-01
Summary:

The old Lands Office in Queen's Road has been converted into a cinematograph Theatre. The entertainment is under European management and seats at popular prices. There will be a full orchestra under Professor Gonzales.

54
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-02 - 1916-09-05
Summary:

Grand opening night screening of Nordisk's 'The Daughter of Eve' in 5 parts, Gaumont Graphic and Keystone Comics

55
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-02
Summary:

Hongkong's new Cinema, where is housed in the building formerly used as the Land Office, Queen's Road, has comfortable seats and large screen, accommodating about 300 in the area and 100 in the dress circle, attracting large audiences. The prices of admission are on a popular scale and…

56
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-06 - 1916-09-08
Summary:

Screening of Nordisk's 'The Usurer's Son' and 'The Girl of the Water Spring', Gaumont Graphic and Keystone Comics

57
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-09 - 1916-09-12
Summary:

Screening of 'The Waitress Countess', Nordisk's 'His Revenge', Gaumont Garphic and Comics

58
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-13 - 1916-09-15
Summary:

Screening of 'Neal of the Navy' (1st, 2nd & 3rd episodes)

59
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-14
Summary:

Due to the success of 'Neal of the Navy,' the management of the new Hongkong Theatre has been able to make arrangements for the serial film's production. Three episodes and a Keystone comedy will be on every change of programme.

60
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-16 - 1916-09-19
Summary:

Screening of 'Neal of the Navy' (4th, 5th & 6th episodes), full orchestra under the direction Prof. Gonzales