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: 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

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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

5
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'

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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'

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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'