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: 1911-07-25
Summary:

Residents at the Peak Hotel and Peakites generally had an opportunity last night of witnessing the Coronation cinema films. The show took place on the roof of the annex and was well patronised and much appreciated.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-03
Summary:

A grand Pathe Freres cinematographic entertainment will be given on Monday next (weather permitting), on the Peak Hotel Annexe roof, when by special request, the Pathe film of the Coronation Festivities in London will be exhibited.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-07
Summary:

A cinematograph entertainment takes place this evening at the Peak Hotel, when the Coronation pictures will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-08
Summary:

Messrs. Pathe Freres inform us that the cinematograph show at the Peak Hotel has been postponed to Saturday next.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-14
Summary:

In spite of the abundance of amusement provided for Hongkongites during the weekend, the cinematograph halls were well patronized. A particularly attractive programme was that of the Bijou, an amusing little sketch, arranged by Mr. Stevenson, provoking great laughter. Miss Violet Bonnetta…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-19
Summary:

Mr. George Samuels presents the Alaska-Siberian film at the Peak Hotel on Monday, September 22, at 9-15 p.m. under the patronage of H. E., the officer administering the Government, Mr. Cland Severn.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-20
Summary:

The success of The Alaska-Siberia Pictures, which is the result of the Carnegie Institute of Pittsburg, has been great. The films will be shown on Monday night at the Peak Hotel, under the patronage of the Hon. Mr. Claud Severn, the Officer Administering the Government.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-20
Summary:

Under the patronage of the Hon. Mr. Claud Severn, the Officer Administering the Government, the Alaska-Siberia motion pictures, which are now being shown at the Bijou Theatre, will be exhibited at the Peak Hotel on Monday evening.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-22
Summary:

The Alaska-Siberia Pictures closed a very successful engagement at the Bijou Theatre last night. The films will be shown at the Peak Hotel this evening, under the patronage of the Hon. Mr. Claud Severn.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-28
Summary:

At the Hotels: At the Peak Hotel a fund was raised for entertaining the men at Mount Austin Barracks. The men were entertained to a cinematograph show where tobacco and other gifts were distributed.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-20
Summary:

With reference to Mr H. W. Ray, Manager of Coronet Theatre, the building which can accommodate about 400 people will commence on the new Kowloon Cinema on Monday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-29
Summary:

The work has commenced upon the erection of the Kowloon cinema, Mr. Ray's latest enterprise. The new cinema, which is to seat four hundred, will be conducted upon novel lines. Apart from pictures, the dancing craze is to be catered for.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-27
Summary:

The erection of Kowloon Theatre is nearing completion, and it is hoped to make a start with business early next week. In addition, indirect lighting, 'silver screen,' 1800 c.p. Mazda lamp are set to enhance the flickering.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-19
Summary:

Public is drawn to the Coronet's announcement, in the advertising columns of an exceptional attraction at the theatre tomorrow evening. 'The Confession' had been reserved for the opening performance at the new Kowloon theatre, but the inclement weather combined with other…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-20
Summary:

Hal Reid's play, 'The Confession,' which has been made into a motion picture by the National Film Corporation, featuring Henry Walthall, originally was to be shown as a special opening attraction for the Kowloon Theatre. Due to the weather issue, the screening was delayed and it…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-11
Summary:

Mr A. Sheninam, a concert pianist who has toured Europe, has settled in the Colony and is prepared to give tuition at the Kowloon Theatre every morning.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-14
Summary:

Hongkong Amusement Ltd., open a new Theatre located in Nathan Road of Kowloon. A big roomy place the new theatre is fitted with a battery of electric fans that set up a breeze fresh enough to blow out every match in the box when you begin to light up your pipe. The chairs are those comfortable…

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-15
Summary:

Kowloon Kinema tonight provides the latest episodes of 'Lost City.' At the Coronet tonight Maeterlinck's 'The Blue Bird' will be screened along with a 'Snub' comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-17
Summary:

The management of the Kowloon Theatre regrets very much that it was not possible to show yesterday afternoon and evening on account of the failure of current. The trouble has been rectified and the theatre will show this evening as usual.

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-18
Summary:

The light failed at the Kowloon Theatre on Thursday evening, with the result that, to the disappointment of many, there was no performance. The management was in no way responsible for the mishap. The Hongkong Amusements, Ltd. assures a steady supply of excellent picture programmes.