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: 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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-18
Summary:

Chicago, Nov. 14 – Athletics and entertainment are encouraged by the governor of the prison and the State Board of Control, to arouse the interest and spirit of the men under detention. Moving pictures are shown several evenings a week at the Anamosa Prison, and the governor says that these and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-27
Summary:

A private view of the cinematograph films of the Hong Kong Races was given by the Variety Film Exchange Company before Lady May, the Misses May and others. The film is shown at Happy Valley, the arrival of H. E. the Governor and party. It will be first exhibited at the cinematograph garden of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-03-05
Summary:

Cinematograph Film which we have already mentioned in these columns will be available to the public at the Wigwam Tennis Club tonight, tomorrow nights and Saturday, which includes 'The Legacy of Happiness,' 'Misjudging of Mr. Hubby' and 'The Popular Race Film.'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-03-05 - 1914-03-07
Summary:

The popular race film is shown from Thursday, 5th to Saturday, 7th March, 1914. For 3 nights only. Price details included. A band is included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-05 - 1914-03-07
Summary:

The popular race film will be shown at the Wigwam Tennis Club, Kowloon (corner of Nathan and Carnarvon Roads); admission details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-06 - 1914-03-09
Summary:

The popular race film will be shown for 3 nights only, a band will be in attendance

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-03-06
Summary:

The cinema pictures taken at the recent Race Meeting were shown to the public last night for the first time at the Wigwam Tennis Club Courts. The arrival of H. E. The Governor, Lady May and family and pictures of Jockey Club officials added much to the interest of the film, which is well worth…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-06
Summary:

The Wigwam Tennis Club was the scene of an excellent show, the film depicting the Hong Kong Races being exhibited to a delighted gathering. A number of other pictures also filled up an enjoyable programme and was added by the presence of a band.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-20 - 1914-05-22
Summary:

Film screening of 'Out on the Deep', with music and refreshment

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-21
Summary:

The open-air cinema, opened by the Eastern Cinematograph Company, gave its first performance last night before a large attendance on the grounds of the Wigwam Tennis Club, Kowloon. The pictures were interesting and clear. However, the absence of music was greatly commented upon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-23 - 1914-05-23
Summary:

Film screening of 'His Wife's Sacrifice' (5 parts); Tomorrow will be showing 'The Father'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-27 - 1914-05-29
Summary:

Complete change of programme every night

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-30 - 1914-05-30
Summary:

Films screening of 'Chains' (4 parts); Coming film: 'Gipsy's Kin'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-03 - 1914-06-05
Summary:

Film screening of 'Lost Paradise' (4 parts)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-06 - 1914-06-06
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Golden Cross' (3 parts); Coming picture: 'Hiding Treasure'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-12 - 1914-06-13
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Hiding Treasure' (3 parts) and 'Strang Case' (2 parts); Coming film: 'Fantomas: The Tragedy at the Masked Ball'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-06-30
Summary:

The Kowloon Cinema, of which we informed the public some six weeks ago, is shortly to be an accomplished fact, and we have it from the promoters that the opening night may be expected about next Thursday. It is to be an open air cinema within an enclosure on that vacant plot of ground near the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-10-27
Summary:

Extraordinary scenes of enthusiasm marked the showing of the film 'The Past Glories of Russia,' at the Apollo in Shanghai. The pictures of the late Tsar and the Grand Duke Nicholas were vociferously cheered, the audiences rising at various times either when the National Anthem was…