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: 1906-08-02 - 1906-08-09
Summary:

The Great Thurston will give several performances at the Ko Shing Theatre (Queen's Road West). Opening Friday, August 3rd.

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1907-02-06
Summary:

At the Ko Shing Theatre: There's an entertainment given by the Chinese community, in honour of the Duke and Duchess, at the Ko Shing Theatre.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-07-16
Summary:

A series of films is to be thrown on the screen for the next few nights at the Ko Shing Theatre in Queen's Road by American Cinematograph Company. The pictures include the recent Chinese Imperial funeral. The first performance takes place tonight, commencing at eight o'clock.

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-07-17
Summary:

Last night, at the Ko Shing Theatre, a series of comic and instructive films were thrown on the screen by the American Cinematograph Company before a preponderatingly Chinese audience. It cannot be said that all the pictures were clear and distinct, several of them being dimmed to an extent…

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-15
Summary:

The keeper of the Ko Shing Theatre was summoned before Mr. Lindsell today for closing up two exits at the premises during a performance. Mr. A. E. Wright, of the P.W.D., said that together with Mrs. Hickling, the M. O. H. he visited the theatre at about 12 o'clock on the 9th and found two…

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-30 - 1922-11-30
Summary:

There will be a Cinematograph Performance at the Helena May Institute tomorrow, Friday, December 1st at 5.30 p.m. It has been specially arranged for the children of members of the Institute and their friends. Charge for admission will be 20 cents each person.

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-08 - 1923-02-08
Summary:

There will be no Cinematograph Display for children at the Helena May Institute tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 9th, as previously arranged.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-01 - 1923-03-01
Summary:

There will be no Cinematograph Display for children at the Helena May Institute tomorrow, Friday, March 2nd, as previously arranged.

9
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.

10
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.

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-22 - 1923-03-22
Summary:

There will be a Cinematograph Display for children at the Helena May Institute tomorrow, Friday, the 23rd, March at 5.30 p.m. Members of the Institute, their children and friends may attend. A charge of 50 cents will be made for admission.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-07 - 1924-02-07
Summary:

There will be a cinematograph show for children at the Helena May Institute on Friday, 8th at 5.30 p.m. The machine is kindly lent by Pathe Orient.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-14 - 1924-02-14
Summary:

There will be a cinematograph entertainment for children at the Helena May Institute on Friday, 15th at 5.30 p.m. The machine used will be the Pathe University.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-20 - 1924-02-20
Summary:

A lantern lecture will be given at the Helena May Institute on Monday, February 25th at 5.30 p.m., by H. Gordon Thompson, subject: 'Along the Tibetan Border.' The Pathe University machine will be used on this occasion.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-28 - 1924-02-28
Summary:

There will be a cinematograph display for children at the Helena May Institute on Friday, 29th at 5.30 p.m. The Pathe University machine will be used.

16
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…

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-30 - 1924-10-30
Summary:

There will be a Cinematograph Display for children at the Helena May Institute tomorrow, Friday, Oct. the 31st, at 5.30 p.m. Tickets, 50 cents each. Family ticket for three people, $1.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-06 - 1924-11-06
Summary:

There will be a Cinematograph Display for children at the Helena May Institute on Friday, Nov. 7th at 5 c'clock. Tickets 50 cents each obtainable at the door, family ticket for three people $1.

19
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-11 - 1925-02-11
Summary:

There will be a Cinematograph Display for children on Friday Feb. 13th at 5 p.m. Tickets 50 cents each. Family tickets $1 for three people.

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-16 - 1925-02-16
Summary:

There will be a cinema for children at the Helena May Institute on Friday 20th, 5 p.m. The film 'Holland' will be screened.