A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-14 - 1916-01-14
Summary:

Moving theatre in Kowloon next to post-office, schedule of performances and price of admission included.

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Headline: Peak Club
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-21 - 1916-08-23
Summary:

A Cinematograph entertainment will be given at 9.15 pm on Aug 24 on the lower tennis lawn; 'Untold Stories of the War,' a lecture with photographs will be given by Mr. Frederic Coleman, F. R. G. S.; price detail included.

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Headline: Peak Club
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-30
Summary:

Members of the Peak Club and their friends are reminded that there will be a cinematograph performance at the Peak Club tomorrow, the 31st inst., commencing at 9.15 p.m. The cinematograph performance following will take place on Friday, February 16, instead of February 14, owing to the concert…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-02 - 1917-04-02
Summary:

The invasion of the Huns and the great Siege from the sea to the Alps, the man of the hour in England, Frederic Villiers, the famous war artist-correspondent of 'The Illustrated London News' in a stirring illustrated war talk 'With Joffre and French,' in which is included…

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Headline: Peak Club
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-01-03 - 1918-01-03
Summary:

On Jan 3 at 9.15 pm, special screening of the gorgeous spectacular film, 'Damon and Pythias,' tickets $2.00.

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Headline: A Splendid Film
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-01-03
Summary:

Damon and Pythias,' the much talked of film, is being screened tonight at the Peak Club. A portion of the proceeds will be given to St. Dunstan's Home for Blinded Soldiers.

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Headline: War Lecture
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-04-04
Summary:

The public will learn with deep interest that Colonel Wardlow Milne, who is passing through the Colony, and who was with General Maude in Mesopotamia, is to give a lecture on the Mesopotamian Campaign at the Peak Club at 9.30 p.m. on Monday next. The lecture will be illustrated with cinema films…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-30
Summary:

Mr. Dick-Norton, Manager of the 'Globe Trotters' Co. asks us to announce that he has no connection whatsoever with the artistes advertised to appear at the Victoria Theatre last evening. He also wishes to announce that the 'Globe Trotters' will positively appear, as…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-25 - 1922-05-29
Summary:

Daily performances at 5.30, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. Matinees on Sundays at 6 p.m. Change of programme every Tuesday and Friday. Prices of admission: At 5.30 p.m., Dress Circle 60 cents, Stalls 40 cents (Children, Sailors and Soldiers half price); At 7.15 p.m., Dress Circle 50 cents (Children, Sailors…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-30 - 1922-06-03
Summary:

Thursday, June 1st to Friday, June 2nd at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Paramount's 'Jane Goes A' Wooing' featuring Vivian Martin, 'Welcome Little Stranger,' and Paramount Graphic. At 7.15 p.m., the serial picture, 'The Great Radium Mystery,' 1st & 2nd…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-03 - 1922-06-06
Summary:

Today to Tuesday, the super-production 'The Wonder Man,' starring Georges Carpentier will be shown. Jun 3 & 5 Remarks: Photo included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-05 - 1922-06-05
Summary:

5th and 6th June at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Georges Carpentier in 'The Wonder Man.' 5th June at 7.15, 'The Great Radium Mystery,' 1st & 2nd episodes. 6th Jane at 7.15, 'The Net.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-07 - 1922-06-08
Summary:

Today at 5.30 and 9.15, 'A Game of Wits.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Net.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways. June 8 Remarks: Tomorrow at 5.30 & 9.15, 'The Girl Who Stayed at Home,' in 7 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-09 - 1922-06-10
Summary:

From 9th to 12th June at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Girl Who Stayed at Home.' At 7.15 p.m. and matinee Saturday at 2.30, 'The Great Radium Mystery,' 3rd & 4th epis. Matinee at Sunday 6 p.m., 'The Man of Honour.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-13 - 1922-06-15
Summary:

13th-15th June, at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray in the sentimental Paramount production, 'String Beans.' The Three Darlingtons in a complete change of programme. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Wonder Man.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-16 - 1922-06-19
Summary:

16th & 17th June, at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., William S. Hart in 'The Poppy Girl's Husband.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Great Radium Mystery,' 5th & 6th episodes. Sunday, 18th June 9.15 p.m., debut of La Belle Cora. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-20 - 1922-06-22
Summary:

Today until Thursday, at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'A Song of Sixpence.' At 9.15 p.m., La Belle Cora in her novelty acts. Matinee on Wednesday at 5.30. At 7.15 p.m., 'String Beans.' Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-23 - 1922-06-24
Summary:

Friday 23rd to Monday 26th June at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., Jesse L. Lasky presents Bryant Washburn in 'The Way of a Man with a Maid.' No matinee of this picture on Sunday. A Paramount picture, Friday 23, Saturday 24 & Sunday 25 June, the serial film 'The Great Radium Mystery…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-27 - 1922-06-29
Summary:

Tuesday 27th to Thursday 29th June at 5.30 & 9.15 p.m., F. Ray Comstock presents Thurlow Bergen in 'The Lottery Man.' Tuesday, 27th at 7.15 p.m., 'A Song of Sixpence.' Wednesday, 28th & Thursday, 29th at 7.15 p.m., 'The London Mystery,' 1st & 2nd…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-30 - 1922-07-03
Summary:

Today till Monday, 'Secret Service.' At 7.15, 'The Radium Mystery,' epis. 9 and 10. Tomorrow, the famous Majurel Troupe. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents, free ferry tickets both ways. July 1 Remarks: On page 7, another ad. on the debut of the Parisian…