A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The City Hall
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-01-13
Summary:

Report of the Committee of Management to be submitted to the annual meeting of shareholders in and subscribers to the City Hall. There is a detailed description of the theatre's building and some of the performances. For instance, during the twelve months from 1st July, 1896, to 30th June…

2
Headline: The City Hall
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-12-21
Summary:

A report is to be submitted to the annual meeting of shareholders in and subscribers to the City Hall. There is a detailed description of the theatre's building and some of the performances. For instance, during the twelve months from 1st July, 1897, to 30th June 1898, the theatre was…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-05-15 - 1906-05-16
Summary:

An exhibition of moving pictures will be given on May 17th, 18th and 19th. The pictures are largely of the late Russo-Japanese War; Some Okayama Orphanage scenes of events in London, the Continent and America were introduced. Price details included. Plan at the Robinson Piano Co., Ltd.

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-05-17 - 1906-05-17
Summary:

An exhibition of moving pictures will be given on May 17th, 18th and 19th. The pictures are largely of the late Russo-Japanese War; Some Okayama Orphanage scenes of events in London, the Continent and America were introduced. Price details included. Plan at the Robinson Piano Co., Ltd. Mr. S.…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-05-18 - 1906-05-18
Summary:

An exhibition of moving pictures will be given on May 18th and 19th. The pictures are largely of the late Russo-Japanese War; Some Okayama Orphanage scenes of events in London, the Continent and America were introduced. Price details included. Plan at the Robinson Piano Co., Ltd.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-05-19 - 1906-05-19
Summary:

An exhibition of moving pictures will be given on May 19th. The pictures are largely of the late Russo-Japanese War; Some Okayama Orphanage scenes of events in London, the Continent and America were introduced. Price details included. Plan at the Robinson Piano Co., Ltd.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-06-07 - 1906-06-09
Summary:

Saturday and Monday, commencing 9pm; Soldiers and Sailors in uniform 50 cents

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-06-11 - 1906-06-11
Summary:

Monday, commencing 9pm; Soldiers and Sailors in uniform 50 cents

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-11-15 - 1907-11-18
Summary:

A series of living pictures were given; Proceeds after expenses have been paid will be devoted to the North-Eastern Hospital for Children in London, and to the fund for the Restoration of Winchester Cathedral. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-11-27 - 1907-11-30
Summary:

The Cinematograph Pathe of 'The Passion Play of Oberammergau' was exhibited; Many other films comprising comic, dramatic, sensational; Booking at Messrs. Moutrie & Co.

11
Headline: Theatre Royal
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-06-21 - 1910-06-21
Summary:

The new film (just arrived) 'Funeral of His Late Majesty, King Edward VII' will be shown

12
Headline: The Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-02-12
Summary:

We have been taken to task for our suggestions the other day in regard to the future of Hongkong's Theatre. It will be remembered we commented on the many deficiencies and manifest discomforts of the Theatre Royal, yet confessed that the trustees, who even now find the City Hall something…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-05-27
Summary:

Report from 'Shanghai Mercury' – Great excitement was caused in the Apollo Theatre, Shanghai, on the night of May 20 when one of the patrons discovered a large water snake, which was proved to be harmless and was removed.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-03
Summary:

So successful has been the exhibition of the film 'Les Miserables' at the Apollo Theatre, Shanghai, and so great the demand for seats, that the management decided to continue the same programme for 3 nights. We understand this magnificent film will be shown in Hongkong at an early date…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-28 - 1913-04-30
Summary:

The first performance of the famous Edison Talking Pictures; the Kinetophone will be shown in Hongkong for a few days only; booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-29 - 1913-04-30
Summary:

Motion pictures and talking pictures tonight

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-01 - 1913-05-01
Summary:

Kinetophone screening of 'Descriptive Lecture', 'The Politician', 'Jack's Joke', 'The Old Guard', 'The Chimes of Normandy', 'Her Redemption' and 'The Edison Minstrels'; price details included

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-02 - 1913-05-03
Summary:

Kinetophone screening of 'Descriptive Lecture', 'The Politician', 'Jack's Joke', 'The Old Guard', 'The Chimes of Normandy', 'Her Redemption' and 'The Edison Minstrels'; price details included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-05 - 1913-05-05
Summary:

Last screening of 'Descriptive Lecture', 'Faust', 'Selections of old Singing' by Truly Shattuck, 'The Law of The West', 'Dick the Highwayman', 'The Politician', 'The Old Guard' and 'The Edison Minstrel'; price…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-10 - 1913-12-12
Summary:

The latest, greatest and wonder Edison Kinetophone with all new talking pictures; Soldiers & Sailors in uniform & children half prices