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: 1909-03-23
Summary:

The Star Cinematograph gave its initial performance last night with a combination of vaudeville. The films which were presented to the audience cannot be said to have been particularly distinct and have room to improve. Other performances by Baby Daughtry, Misses Vera Vaughan, Lottie Oatley and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-15
Summary:

There will be a cinematograph entertainment at the Helena May Institute on Thursday, March 22nd, at 9 p.m. for members and their friends, either ladies or gentlemen. Tickets, fifty cents each, are obtainable from the Secretary.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-20
Summary:

There will be a cinematograph entertainment at the Helena May Institute on Thursday March 22nd for members and their friends, either ladies or gentlemen. Admission tickets, fifty cents each, are obtainable at the door.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-01
Summary:

A film of the colony of Hongkong was made for the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley, under the supervision of Mr. Key, of the Chamber of Commerce. A local screening of that film has been arranged at the Helena May Institute. The film exhibits the various aspects of life in Hongkong which…