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.

2
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.

3
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.

4
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…

5
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.

6
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.

7
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…

8
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…

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-06 - 1921-01-10
Summary:

Film lecture for men and women of the European community: 'The End of the Road' at St. Andrew's Hall, City Hall, Friday, January 7th at 5.30 p.m. Film Lecture for men and women of the European community, 'Damaged Goods' at the Helena May Institute, Monday, January 10th…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-13
Summary:

On Friday, here will be a cinematograph display for children at the Helena May Institute, open to members of the Institute, their children and friends.

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-23
Summary:

We are asked to remind our readers that there will be a cinematograph display for children at the Helena May Institute this afternoon, which is open to members of Institute, their children and their friends.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-06
Summary:

There will be a Cinematograph Display specially arranged for children at the Helena May Institute today. Only members of the Institute, their children and their friends may attend.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-01 - 1922-12-01
Summary:

There will be a Cinematograph performance at the Helena May Institute today, Friday, December 1st at 5.30 p.m. It has been specially arranged for the children of members of the institute and their friends. Charge for admission will be 20 cents each person. Will all members desiring tea kindly…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-19 - 1923-01-19
Summary:

A special Cinematograph display for children has been arranged at 5.15 p.m. today, Friday, the 19th January, at the Helena May Institute. Members of the institute, their children and friends may attend. The charge for admission will be 40 cents.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-09
Summary:

There will be no Cinematograph Display for Children at the Helena May Institute today, as previously arranged.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-16 - 1923-02-16
Summary:

There will be no cinematograph display for children at the Helena May Institute today as previously arranged.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-01
Summary:

There will be no cinematograph display for children at the Helena May Institute today, Friday March 2nd, as previously arranged.

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-15 - 1923-03-15
Summary:

There will be a cinematograph entertainment at the Helena May Institute on Thursday, March 22nd at 9 p.m. for members and their friends, either ladies or gentlemen. Tickets, fifty cents each, are obtainable from the secretary.

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-16 - 1923-03-16
Summary:

There will be a cinematograph display for children and adults, of films of Canadian life, scenery and industries this afternoon, Friday, March 16th at 5.30 p.m. The films have been very kindly lent by Mr. P. D. Sutherland and no charge will be made for admission. All members of the institute,…

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-23 - 1923-03-23
Summary:

There will be a cinematograph display at the Helena May Institute this afternoon, Friday, the 23rd March at 5.30 p.m. Member of the institute, their children and friends may attend. A charge of 50 cents will be made for admission.