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: 1906-05-15 - 1906-05-16
Summary:

An exhibition of moving pictures will be given on May 17th, 18th and 19th. The pictures are largely of the late Russo-Japanese War; Some Okayama Orphanage scenes of events in London, the Continent and America were introduced. Price details included. Plan at the Robinson Piano Co., Ltd.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-05-17 - 1906-05-17
Summary:

An exhibition of moving pictures will be given on May 17th, 18th and 19th. The pictures are largely of the late Russo-Japanese War; Some Okayama Orphanage scenes of events in London, the Continent and America were introduced. Price details included. Plan at the Robinson Piano Co., Ltd. Mr. S.…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-05-18 - 1906-05-18
Summary:

An exhibition of moving pictures will be given on May 18th and 19th. The pictures are largely of the late Russo-Japanese War; Some Okayama Orphanage scenes of events in London, the Continent and America were introduced. Price details included. Plan at the Robinson Piano Co., Ltd.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-05-19 - 1906-05-19
Summary:

An exhibition of moving pictures will be given on May 19th. The pictures are largely of the late Russo-Japanese War; Some Okayama Orphanage scenes of events in London, the Continent and America were introduced. Price details included. Plan at the Robinson Piano Co., Ltd.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-06-07 - 1906-06-09
Summary:

Saturday and Monday, commencing 9pm; Soldiers and Sailors in uniform 50 cents

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-06-11 - 1906-06-11
Summary:

Monday, commencing 9pm; Soldiers and Sailors in uniform 50 cents

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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: 1907-11-15 - 1907-11-18
Summary:

A series of living pictures were given; Proceeds after expenses have been paid will be devoted to the North-Eastern Hospital for Children in London, and to the fund for the Restoration of Winchester Cathedral. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-11-27 - 1907-11-30
Summary:

The Cinematograph Pathe of 'The Passion Play of Oberammergau' was exhibited; Many other films comprising comic, dramatic, sensational; Booking at Messrs. Moutrie & Co.

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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: 1909-01-16 - 1909-01-18
Summary:

Grand Opening Night

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-01-16
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph is advertised in our columns. It is to be located at No. 2, Zetland Street, the most central part of the city and opens on the 21st inst., with a series Pathe's films which have never been exhibited in Hongkong. As the proprietors are to be in constant receipt of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-01-22 - 1909-01-22
Summary:

No artist but only the latest Pathe Films are shown as in London and Paris, these films have never been seen in the East and comprise drama, comedy, burlesque, geography, history, war, journeys on land and sea; Matinee for children, half price

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-01-22
Summary:

The new Alexandra Cinematograph was opened in the premises, No. 2 Zetland Street last evening. The entertainment is strictly confined to exhibitions of the latest films, and those shown last evening included some excellent pictures.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-01-25 - 1909-01-27
Summary:

Tonight & every night, Family Programme. No artist but only the latest Pathe Films are shown as in London and Paris, these films have never been seen in the East and comprise drama, comedy, burlesque, geography, history, war, journeys on land and sea; Matinee for children, half price