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: 1905-05-27
Summary:

For stealing an ear-pick from a Chinese woman at the Ko Shing Theatre on Wednesday night, a Chinaman was sentenced to three weeks' hard labour by Mr. G.N. Orme, at the Magistracy on Thursday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-29
Summary:

At the Magistracy, a Chinese was charged with uttering a forged $5 bank note. On the 17th, the defendant went to the Hongkong Cinematograph and asked for five second class tickets, and tendered a forged $5 note.

3
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…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-27
Summary:

A private view of the cinematograph films of the Hong Kong Races was given by the Variety Film Exchange Company before Lady May, the Misses May and others. The film is shown at Happy Valley, the arrival of H. E. the Governor and party. It will be first exhibited at the cinematograph garden of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-06 - 1914-03-09
Summary:

The popular race film will be shown for 3 nights only, a band will be in attendance

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-06
Summary:

The Wigwam Tennis Club was the scene of an excellent show, the film depicting the Hong Kong Races being exhibited to a delighted gathering. A number of other pictures also filled up an enjoyable programme and was added by the presence of a band.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-20 - 1914-05-22
Summary:

Film screening of 'Out on the Deep', with music and refreshment

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-21
Summary:

The open-air cinema, opened by the Eastern Cinematograph Company, gave its first performance last night before a large attendance on the grounds of the Wigwam Tennis Club, Kowloon. The pictures were interesting and clear. However, the absence of music was greatly commented upon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-23 - 1914-05-23
Summary:

Film screening of 'His Wife's Sacrifice' (5 parts); Tomorrow will be showing 'The Father'

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-27 - 1914-05-29
Summary:

Complete change of programme every night

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-30 - 1914-05-30
Summary:

Films screening of 'Chains' (4 parts); Coming film: 'Gipsy's Kin'

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-03 - 1914-06-05
Summary:

Film screening of 'Lost Paradise' (4 parts)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-06 - 1914-06-06
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Golden Cross' (3 parts); Coming picture: 'Hiding Treasure'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-12 - 1914-06-13
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Hiding Treasure' (3 parts) and 'Strang Case' (2 parts); Coming film: 'Fantomas: The Tragedy at the Masked Ball'

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-13
Summary:

The manager of the Wo Ping Theatre was summoned at the Magistracy yesterday for allowing actors to sleep in the theatre. Mr. E. L. Agassiz, defending, said that since the last action taken against the theatre the management had secured accommodation for 52 persons.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-01
Summary:

Since the old Victoria Theatre was closed down owing to the expiration of the lease, the shortage of cinema houses in Hongkong has been felt, and the news that a new picture house is to be opened will be welcomed by the majority of cinema-goers. Some enterprising gentlemen have succeeded in…

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-21
Summary:

The New Victoria Cinema Theatre continues to draw packed houses every night. The theatre, which has been liberally patronized by Europeans since the demolition of the old Victoria, has excellent accommodation. Last night's programme, which is to be repeated tonight, comprised the seventh…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-04 - 1921-02-05
Summary:

Today, Saturday and Sunday, one and only matinee, Sunday at 3 p.m., farewell performance, Chefalo and Palermo. Popular prices for all. Booking at theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-12 - 1921-04-14
Summary:

3 nights only, 2 performances, nightly at 7 and 9 p.m., the Floretty Trio, Trapize artistes, late of Olympia, London. Madelle Cleo de Merode, toe dancer; Signor Marchilo, contortionist and acrobat; Signor Flodoni, trapize and horizontal bar; Madelle Bonita, balancing trapize artist.

20
Headline: Chinese Boxing
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-26
Summary:

The recently established Chin Woo (Chinese boxing) Association celebrated its first anniversary at the New Victoria Cinema on Sunday by giving demonstrations of Chinese boxing.