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
Summary:

Last night, Professor Charver gave a luminary exhibition of the latest invention in phantasmagoria in St. Andrew's Hall to a select party of press representatives and other gentlemen. There is a description of the screening of Cinematograph: a long strip of photographic film is wound from…

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

The Cinematograph continues to draw large attendances daily and nightly at St. Andrew's Hall. Mr. W. Muskett's lucid and interesting 'lecture' enhanced the pleasure of young people. Professor Charvet will shortly introduce an entirely new set of pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1900-10-30
Summary:

The opening of a Cinematograph Exhibition to be held in the St. Andrew's Hall will take place tonight. Pictures representing the Transvaal war will be put before the spectators.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-10-06
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Your excellent editorial note of today regarding cinematograph pictures deserves more than passing consideration. Apart altogether from the question as to whether such pictures are intended to educate or amuse the public, there remains the fact that they can be made…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-03-09
Summary:

Mr. J. B. Suttor is to lecture in the St. Andrew's Hall, City Hall, this afternoon before the Odd Volumes Society. The lecture, which will be illustrated by cinematograph pictures, is on Australian life, and H. E. the Governor will preside.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-03-10
Summary:

In St. Andrew's Hall, Mr. J. B. Suttor, the Commercial Commissioner in the East for New South Wales, delivered a lecture on Australia, in the course of which reference was made to statistics of the commercial, industrial and material progress of Australia, its climate conditions and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-11-06
Summary:

Professor C. H. Robertson, the well-known educationist and Y.M.C.A. worker, delivered a lecture last evening in the new theatre, Eau [sic] U Fong, on 'High and Low Temperature.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-30
Summary:

A Chinese vagabond was charged with unlawful possession of jewellery and Chinese female clothing at the Kuo Yui [sic] Fong Theatre. The accused was sentenced to six months' hard labour.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-21
Summary:

The Hongkong Chin Woo Athletic Association will celebrate its first anniversary on the 24th at the Kau Yu Fong Theatre. Demonstrations of the Chinese fistic art, a musical programme and speeches regarding the history and work of the Association and its benefit to the people will be given, and it…

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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…

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Headline: A Peeping Tom
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-10
Summary:

A boy was injured and sent to the Government Civil Hospital. He was peeping into the Kau U Fong theatre during a performance when the police arrived. And in jumping from the window, his arm came in contact with an iron spike.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-28
Summary:

The construction of what, when completed, will be the largest cinema in the Colony, is being rapidly pushed ahead under the supervision of the contractor. Lee Kee, who at the same time is its owner. The 'Star' Cinema, as the new theatre has been named, is conveniently situated at the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-05-11
Summary:

On Empire Day (May 24th), Kowloon's new cinema, the Star Theatre, will be opened with a gala performance. The new enterprise is the work of Mr. Lee Yue-cheong, who has belonged the distinction of possessing one of the biggest and certainly the most attractive looking theatre building in the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-25
Summary:

Owing to the launch strike, the management of the Star Theatre in Kowloon was obliged to postpone the ceremony. It is noted that the new theatre carries on in Kowloon the history of the old Victoria Theatre, in Des Voeux Road, now demolished. The total cost of the building and ground was $110,…

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

Star' Theatre, Kowloon will be opening on next Thursday i.e. June 1st. Arrangements have been made for three performances a day with matinees on Sundays and programs will be changed on every Tuesday and Friday. Prices of admission have been graded to suit all classes. Tickets can also be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-01
Summary:

The opening ceremony took place at the Star Theatre, and some films were screened. A portrait of His Excellency the Governor was first thrown on the screen, followed by the several photographs of H. R. H. the Prince of Wales' visit to the Colony.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-01
Summary:

Kowloon's newly built Star Theatre had its first audience last evening. The guests were welcomed by the proprietor Mr. Lee Yue-cheong and the manager Mr. Gonzalez de Bernedo. Moreover, the new Theatre also screened two films, the principal one being 'Jane Goes A-Wooing' featuring…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-02
Summary:

Tomorrow night, Start Theatre will screen 'The Wonder Man,' featuring the famous boxer, Carpentier, in the principal role.

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-06
Summary:

The Wonder Man,' featuring Georges Carpentier, has attracted large houses to the Star Theatre. In addition, a drama entitled 'The Girl Who Stayed at Home' will be screened on Friday.

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

Star Theatre's booking office at the ferry pier, Hongkong side, will be opened tomorrow afternoon. Hongkong patrons of this Theatre get free ferry tickets for the return journey.