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: 1919-12-16
Summary:

Messrs Chan Sik-chuen, Wong Chuck-san and Leung Sui-lue of the Kum Ling Restaurant, West Point, are arranging to hold a cinematograph show shortly on the roof garden of their Restaurant in aid of the Hongkong Fund for war devastated villages of France. Various films have been secured and an up-…

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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: 1922-07-21
Summary:

London, Jul 19 – The jubilee of the incorporation of the Eastern and Associated Telegraph Companies will be celebrated in the Botanic Society's Gardens on July 24th. The artistes include Karsauina, the cellist; Suggia and Margaret, Morris dancers. There will be an open-air cinematograph…