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: 1911-05-22
Summary:

The old Chinese Theatre at Yaumati has been converted to the uses of a cinematograph show, which is attracting crowds of Chinese nightly.

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-17 - 1917-10-18
Summary:

Evening fete at the Botanical Gardens with performances.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-18 - 1917-10-18
Summary:

In consequence of the great sale of seats for the evening fete on Thursday, it has been found necessary to arrange for a repetition of the performance on Friday, the 19th instant, when the programme will be the same as on Thursday.

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-18
Summary:

Our Day Celebrations: A special programme of music and war films will be presented at the illuminated fete in the Botanical Gardens. The British War Film series is entitled 'Sons of Our Empire,' a tale of the 'Tanks.'

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-19 - 1917-10-19
Summary:

In consequence of the great sale of seats for the evening fete yesterday. it has been found necessary to arrange for a repetition of the performance Tonight, the 19th instant, when the programme will be the same as on Thursday.

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-19
Summary:

There will be a repeat exhibition tonight of the Our Day films which were so successful at the Public Gardens last night.

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-19
Summary:

The crowd awaiting admission to the illuminated fete at the Botanical Gardens. The War Film 'A Tale of the Tanks' resembled the last war picture shown in Hongkong, the 'Battle of the Ancre.'

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-10-19 - 1917-10-19
Summary:

Performances again this Friday evening at 8:45 p.m. Programme are same as yesterday evening. Unused tickets for yesterday evening can be used without a charge. Gates will be opened at 8:15 p.m.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-20
Summary:

The Botanical Gardens was the scene last evening, when the great war film 'A Tale of the Tanks' was shown once more. Other features included excellent music performances.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-10-22 - 1919-10-24
Summary:

Lady May's Rose Fund: Sales of Roses. Evening, 7.30. Entertainment at the Botanical Gardens. Portuguese stall, Chinese conjurers, cinema. Bands of the Hongkong Philharmonic Society and 18th Infantry will perform.

11
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-10-22
Summary:

In the 7:30 evening show, there will be entertainment at the Botanical Gardens. Portuguese stall, Chinese Conjurers, Cinemas, Band of the Hongkong Philharmonic Society and 18th Infantry will perform.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-23 - 1918-10-24
Summary:

Programme list included. At 7.30 p.m., entertainment at Botanical Gardens: Portuguese Stall, Chinese conjurers, cinema, band of the Hongkong Philharmonic Society and 18th infantry will perform.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-10-23 - 1918-10-23
Summary:

In morning, a sale of roses for Lady May's Rose Fund. At 12 noon, auction of special roses. In afternoon, gymkhana including 'Our Day' derby with side shows at Happy Valley. In evening, Portuguese stall, Chinese conjurers, cinema and bands will perform. Japanese firework will be…

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-10-24
Summary:

Tonight's Attraction: There will doubtless be huge crowds at the Botanical Gardens Tonight, for a most attractive programme has been arranged. Music will be supplied by the bands of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Society and the 18th Infantry, and other features will be conjured by a famous…

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-10-25
Summary:

Our Day' celebration by the fete in the Botanical Garden, was successfully concluded last evening. All the reserved seats were occupied and the audiences enjoyed to the full entertainment provided, including a cinematography display.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-07 - 1920-01-07
Summary:

Today at 3, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., all comedy programme, Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life.' Also Max Linder, Harold Lloyd and Toto. Prices: 30 cents, 20 cents and 10 cents.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-06 - 1920-04-08
Summary:

The Shell Game' in 5 parts and the Tziganes, Russian gypsies in songs and dances.

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-09 - 1920-04-10
Summary:

Wednesday to Friday, Pearl White in 'The Lightning Raider' episode 2, Luke comedies and the Tziganes, Russian gypsies in songs and dances.

19
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-09 - 1920-07-12
Summary:

Come and see Constance Talmadge in 'A Pair of Silk Stockings' and Smiling Bill [sic] Parsons in 'Birds of a Feather' at the Coronet. July 9 & 10 Remarks: On page 10, another ad. on 'A Pair of Silk Stockings' and 'Birds of a Feather.' Also Pathe's…

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-12 - 1920-07-12
Summary:

7.30 and 9.30, 'The Red Glove' episodes 15 and 16. Also 'The Silent Mystery' episode 1 and Christie comedy.