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: 1910-07-22
Summary:

The Attorney General moved the second reading of the Bill to amend the Theatres and Public Performances Regulation Ordinance, 1908. The Attorney General said it has been thought desirable to place cinematograph exhibitions under the censorship of the Registrar General. There were reasons which…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-08-10
Summary:

In connection with the Catholic Union, a ladies' night was held on Thursday night. An interesting programme of cinematograph pictures was shown, and these were very much enjoyed. There was a large attendance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-21
Summary:

The Hongkong Chin Woo Athletic Association will celebrate its first anniversary on the 24th at the Kau Yu Fong Theatre. Demonstrations of the Chinese fistic art, a musical programme and speeches regarding the history and work of the Association and its benefit to the people will be given, and it…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-18
Summary:

For the past twelve months the scholars of the Diocesan Girls School have been engaged one hour per week in making useful articles of wear for sale in aid of the School Funds. His Lordship the Bishop of Victoria and other members of the School Management Committee were present in the event. It…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-15
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-16
Summary:

Kismet,' in which Otis Skinner takes the chief role, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre today as the special China New Year attraction. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-17
Summary:

One of the most arresting things about the Robertson Cole production of 'Kismet,' with Otis Skinner playing his celebrated role of Haji the Beggar, which the Coronet management are screening as their special China New Year attraction is the wealth of colour, beauty and detail which…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-20
Summary:

Kismet,' a film version of the famous play, will be shown at the Coronet Theatre for the last time today. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-20
Summary:

Kismet' is showing in Coronet today for last time, starring by 'Otis Skinner.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-20
Summary:

The Coronet management is showing 'Kismet' today for the last time after a highly successful run which has packed the popular little picture house at every performance during the China New Year holidays.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-22
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-02
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-10
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-22
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-07