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: 1910-06-22 - 1910-06-22
Summary:

The new film (just arrived) 'Funeral of His Late Majesty, King Edward VII' will be shown for 3 days; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-06-22
Summary:

The fine new Pathe film of the funeral of the late King Edward VII will be shown in the Salon Cinematograph (Flower Street) tonight, Thursday and Friday at 9:15 p.m., and not in the theatre as previously notified.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-06-23 - 1910-06-23
Summary:

The new film (just arrived) 'Funeral of His Late Majesty, King Edward VII' will be shown for 2 days; Price details included

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-06-23
Summary:

An intensely interesting film showing the funeral of King Edward VII as it took place in London last month was exhibited for the first time in the Salon Cinema, Wyndham Street. The film, which was in three long sections, was extremely clear. All the notabilities, His Majesty the King and the…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-06-24 - 1910-06-24
Summary:

The new film (just arrived) 'Funeral of His Late Majesty, King Edward VII' will be shown for 1 day; Price details included

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-06-25 - 1910-06-25
Summary:

By special request of the public, 'Funeral of King Edward VII' will be shown for 2 more days; Price details included

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-06-25
Summary:

The public of Hong Kong will have a further opportunity of seeing the beautiful moving pictures of the King's Funeral being exhibited at the Salon Cinema, Wyndham Street.

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-06-27
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – I visited the Salon Cinema show in Flower Street for the purpose of seeing the excellent films of the late Sovereign's funeral which were being shown, as a member of the loyal and patriotic audience present, could not but feel deeply impressed and touched by…

9
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…

10
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…

11
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.

12
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.

13
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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-23
Summary:

A series of boxing contests were staged at the New Victoria Theatre, Kau-U-Fong, on Saturday night. Party involved: Lau Ting Cheong, Chan Shu Chee, E King Tat, Chan Kom Hee, Marriott, Wilkinson, Lan Hung Cheung, Chung Shu Lung, Gough, Kent, Pau, N. Feroz, M. Sheriff, Ho Cheong Ling, Leng Hung…