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: 1910-12-05
Summary:

For the first time in the history of St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon, a sale of work is announced to take place on Saturday next, December 10th. The sale will be divided into two sessions, the afternoon session from 3:30 p.m. till 10:30 p.m. During the evening session there will be a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-12-10
Summary:

Attention is drawn to the sale of work to be opened by Lady May today at 3:30 p.m. in the grounds of St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon. The evening session includes a sword display, cinematograph, music, etc.

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Headline: Sale of Work
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-12-12
Summary:

The sale of work on the grounds of St. Andrew's Church on Saturday afternoon and evening should result in a substantial little fund for purposes other than those for which provision is made by collections, included in which are missionary objects, the Boy Scouts, etc. The sale was continued…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-09
Summary:

The sale of work at St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon, attracted very large attendances at both sessions on Saturday. In the evening, the grounds were illuminated with lanterns, followed by a cinematograph entertainment, gave considerable pleasure.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-06-22
Summary:

An interesting case which concerned the fate of the Tsung Hing theatre came before the Puisne Judge in Summary Court, when a motion to set aside an injunction granted on an exparte application was asked for. The plaintiff in the original case was Ho Chiu Lam, alias Ho Yiu Tong, and the defendant…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-08-15
Summary:

In the Summary Court, Tam Ho sued the Pathe Phono Cinema Chine to recover the sum of $152.20 being the amount paid by the plaintiff to the defendant for the purchase of three cinematograph films, which the defendant guaranteed and warranted to be in good order and condition, but which were in a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-08-16
Summary:

In the Summary Court yesterday, Tam Ho, a contractor, claimed $152.5 from the Pathe Phono Cinema Chine, of 8 Wyndham Street, being the amount paid by the plaintiff to the defendants for the purchase of three films which the plaintiffs guaranteed or warranted to be in good order and condition,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-02
Summary:

Mrs. Lander, wife of the Bishop of Victoria, will open the sale of work to be held in connection with St. Andrews' church this afternoon. There are many attractions, including cinematograph shows.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-06
Summary:

The well kept lawns fronting St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon, were on Saturday the scene of much deserving activity on the occasion of a most successful bazaar and sale of work organized. In the afternoon, there was a well-chosen programme of music, and the evening was made very attractive by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-07
Summary:

In the Summary Court, Mr. Justice Hazeland heard the claim by Ng Fai and another against Tsun Wan Kai, as partners in the late World Cinematograph Theatre, West Point, for the sum of $344. The defendant was asked to rent the premises, but instead of coming to that arrangement, he decided to…

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Publication Date: 1917-03-01
Summary:

A dispute between contractors was heard by the Poisne Judge at the Summary Court this morning, the claim arising out of the erection of the open-air cinematograph theatre at Kowloon last summer. Two contractors of Yaumati and Kowloon were suing two other contractors for $597.50 being the balance…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-02
Summary:

In the Summary Court yesterday, before the Chief Justice Sir William Rees Davies, K.C., the Yuen Wo Hong of 31 Bonham Strand West, merchants, sued the Him Kee Firm of 3 Po Hing Fong, and Ho Him Chai, clerk in the Ko Shing Theatre, partner in the defendant firm, for $661.35, balance of the amount…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-01
Summary:

Since the old Victoria Theatre was closed down owing to the expiration of the lease, the shortage of cinema houses in Hongkong has been felt, and the news that a new picture house is to be opened will be welcomed by the majority of cinema-goers. Some enterprising gentlemen have succeeded in…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-05
Summary:

In the Summary Court this morning, Mr. Justice J. R. Wood harden action brought by Mr. H. H. [sic] Ray, the proprietor of the Coronet Theatre, against Bon Ton, tailors, for the recovery of $100, being damaged done to the basement of the theatre by the employees of the defendants. Mr. Ray said…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-06
Summary:

In the Summary Court yesterday, H. W. Ray, proprietor of The Coronet Theatre, sued the Bon Ton dressmaking firm for $100 damages to property. In March or February, Mr. Ray arranged with the landlords to take the basement, the underneath portion of the theatre, which was at that time occupied by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-21
Summary:

The New Victoria Cinema Theatre continues to draw packed houses every night. The theatre, which has been liberally patronized by Europeans since the demolition of the old Victoria, has excellent accommodation. Last night's programme, which is to be repeated tonight, comprised the seventh…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-05
Summary:

A new arrangement had been made due to bad weather by the new Victoria Theatre. With Miss Pearl White is the attraction and the first two episodes of 'Black Secret' will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-07
Summary:

Patrons holding tickets for the matinee at the New Victoria Theatre today at 3 p.m., who are prevented from attending may use the same tickets at the 9.15 p.m. performance. Pearl White will be the attraction.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-24
Summary:

At the Summary Court yesterday, there came up for hearing the suit brought by Mr. H. W. Ray, proprietor of the Coronet Theatre, against A. Raquizi, for the recovery of $150, being damages suffered by reason of the defendant terminating his appointment as a musician to the plaintiff on August 1st…

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Headline: Chinese Boxing
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-26
Summary:

The recently established Chin Woo (Chinese boxing) Association celebrated its first anniversary at the New Victoria Cinema on Sunday by giving demonstrations of Chinese boxing.