A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1897-04-27 - 1897-04-27
Summary:

The delicate and intricate mechanical arrangements combined with the elaborate and most modern of electrical appliances of the machine require such perfect adjustment and manipulation that Professor Maurice Charvet has decided to postpone his opening exhibition for one day.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1897-04-27 - 1897-04-27
Summary:

Professor Maurice Charvet has decided to postpone his opening exhibition for one day. 'The Cinematograph' will be exhibited at St. Andrew's Hall (City Hall) tomorrow. It's the greatest marvel of the age. Admission: $1, children half-price.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1897-04-28 - 1897-04-28
Summary:

The Cinematograph is the greatest marvel of the age. It will be exhibited under the personal supervision of Professor Maurice Charvet five sessions a day and each for an hour.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1897-04-28 - 1897-05-05
Summary:

Today! 'The Cinematograph' will be exhibited, under the personal supervision of Professor Maurice Charvet, 5 sections a day. Admission: $1, children half-price.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1899-12-23 - 1899-12-28
Summary:

Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, December 26th, 28th & 30th commencing at 9 p.m. Xylophone & Kinematograph Entertainment.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1899-12-23 - 1899-12-30
Summary:

Commencing at 9 p.m. on the 26th, 28th & 30th, Xylophone & Kinematograph Entertainment. Mme. Meranda and Little Lilly in their clever Xylophone and Zither and Comic Violin Entertainments.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1900-10-27 - 1900-10-30
Summary:

Grand opening night on Tuesday, the 30th October. Grand exhibitions of animated pictures of the Transvaal War, the Boer Battery Captured by British.

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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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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…

13
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…