A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1906-09-07
Summary:

Another meeting was held in the Kwong Yan College at Canton, where nine scholars of different Colleges were elected as representatives to present a petition to the Pun Yu magistrate praying that the Honam Theatre should be closed. The matter is still pending.

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Headline: Honam Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-09-25
Summary:

Bidding for the Honam Theatre is fast and furious. One man has offered $10,000 and sums of $11,500, $13,000, $14,300 and $14,400 have been offered. The Poon Yue Magistrate ordered the matter to be settled on Saturday.

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Headline: Theatre Closed
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1907-08-08
Summary:

Canton, 7th August – The Honam theatre has been sealed up by the Panya magistrate as the payment of rent is overdue.

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Headline: Theatre Closed
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-08-09
Summary:

Canton, August 7 – The Pun U magistrate has closed the Honam Theatre because the lessee is arrears with his rate and taxes.

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Headline: Honam Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1907-09-06
Summary:

Canton, 5th September – The lease of the Honam theatre has been granted to the Ching Ping Company for a term of three years.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1907-10-17
Summary:

Canton, 16th October – On the evening of the 14th instant, a disturbance took place in the Honam Theatre with serious results, doors and windows being smashed and melee threatened to burn down the building.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-09-14
Summary:

Canton, September 12 – Wong Siu Cheung, lessee of the Honam Theatre, owes the Government Tls. 1,300, being arrears of revenue payable last month, besides a sum of Tls. 130 for police rates.

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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…

9
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: 1920-06-29 - 1920-07-01
Summary:

Pathe presents Pearl White in 'The Black Secret.' On Friday, July 2, 1920 at 7.15 and 9.15 performance.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-02 - 1920-07-12
Summary:

Pathe presents Pearl White in 'The Black Secret.' Tonight at 7.15 and 9.15 performances.

12
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.

13
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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-13 - 1920-07-15
Summary:

Tonight, commencing 13th July, Pathe's famous serial, Ruth Roland in 'Tiger's Trail' episodes 1 and 2. Also 'The Black Secret' 5th and 6th episodes on 16th instant. Matinee Wednesday, 3 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-16 - 1920-07-19
Summary:

Tonight, for 4 nights only, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Pearl White in 'The Black Secret' 5th and 6th episodes. Also Harold Lloyd comedy. Matinee Saturday, 17th 3 p.m. Price very moderate.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-20 - 1920-07-22
Summary:

The new picture house. If you have not been go and see whether it is perfectly clean, cool and sanitary. For 20th, 21st and 22nd, July at 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Pearl White in 'The Black Secret' episode 7 and Ruth Roland in 'The Tiger's Trail' episodes 3 and…

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-23 - 1920-07-26
Summary:

The coolest and attractive house for entertainment in town. For 23rd, 24th, 25th and 26th July, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. nightly, Pathe presents Pearl White in 'The Black Secret' episode 8 and 9. Also Pathe News and Harold Lloyd comic. Matinee Saturday, 24th at 3 p.m., 'The Black Secret…

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-27 - 1920-07-31
Summary:

The coolest picture house in summer. 27th,28th and 29th July, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. nightly, Pathe presents Pearl White in 'The Black Secret' episode 10 and Ruth Roland in 'The Tiger's Trail' episodes 5 and 6. Also Harold Lloyd comic. Matinee Saturday, Wednesday at 3 p.m.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-01-15 - 1921-01-18
Summary:

Special and exclusive engagement of the World famed Magicians, Conjurers, etc. Chefalo and Palermo for tomorrow, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. With one and only Matinee on Wednesday, at 3 p.m. Popular prices for all. Booking at Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-01-17 - 1921-01-19
Summary:

Special and exclusive engagement of the world famed magicians, conjurers, Chefalo and Palermo from tonight (Monday) to Wednesday. With one and only matinee on Wednesday at 3; popular prices for all; book at theatre.