A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1897-04-27 - 1897-04-27
Summary:

The delicate and intricate mechanical arrangements combined with the elaborate and most modern of electrical appliances of the machine require such perfect adjustment and manipulation that Professor Maurice Charvet has decided to postpone his opening exhibition for one day.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1897-04-27 - 1897-04-27
Summary:

Professor Maurice Charvet has decided to postpone his opening exhibition for one day. 'The Cinematograph' will be exhibited at St. Andrew's Hall (City Hall) tomorrow. It's the greatest marvel of the age. Admission: $1, children half-price.

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1897-04-28 - 1897-04-28
Summary:

The Cinematograph is the greatest marvel of the age. It will be exhibited under the personal supervision of Professor Maurice Charvet five sessions a day and each for an hour.

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1897-04-28 - 1897-05-05
Summary:

Today! 'The Cinematograph' will be exhibited, under the personal supervision of Professor Maurice Charvet, 5 sections a day. Admission: $1, children half-price.

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1899-12-23 - 1899-12-28
Summary:

Tuesday, Thursday & Saturday, December 26th, 28th & 30th commencing at 9 p.m. Xylophone & Kinematograph Entertainment.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1899-12-23 - 1899-12-30
Summary:

Commencing at 9 p.m. on the 26th, 28th & 30th, Xylophone & Kinematograph Entertainment. Mme. Meranda and Little Lilly in their clever Xylophone and Zither and Comic Violin Entertainments.

7
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1900-10-27 - 1900-10-30
Summary:

Grand opening night on Tuesday, the 30th October. Grand exhibitions of animated pictures of the Transvaal War, the Boer Battery Captured by British.

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-05-10 - 1906-05-16
Summary:

Every evening at 7:30 pm; Animated pictures and an infinite variety of subjects. Price details included.

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1906-08-02 - 1906-08-08
Summary:

The performances will open at Friday, August 3rd. Prices: Best Seats $2 & $1, Back Seats 60 Cents. Tickets for reserved seats at New Connaught Hotel.

10
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.

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-08-03 - 1906-08-04
Summary:

World's master magician and Entire Company gave several performances

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-08-06 - 1906-08-09
Summary:

World's master magician and Entire Company gave several performances

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-05 - 1911-09-05
Summary:

Saturday, 16th September, in aid of military charities. Price details included. Booking at Moutrie's.

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-09 - 1911-10-09
Summary:

Saturday, 21st October, in aid of military charities. Price details included. Booking at Moutrie's.

15
Headline: Palace Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-05-11 - 1912-05-11
Summary:

A grand variety entertainment on Saturday, 18th May, 1912, in aid of military charities. Commencing at 9:15 p.m. Price details included.

16
Headline: Palace Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-05-14 - 1912-05-14
Summary:

A grand variety entertainment on Saturday, 18th May, 1912, in aid of military charities. Commencing at 9:15 p.m. Price details included. Booking at Moutrie's.

17
Headline: Palace Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-06-15 - 1912-06-21
Summary:

A grand variety entertainment on Saturday, 22nd June, 1912 at 9:15 p.m. Price details included. Booking at Moutrie's & Co.

18
Headline: Palace Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-08-01 - 1912-08-09
Summary:

Grand variety entertainment on Saturday, 10h August, 1912 at 9:15 p.m., in aid of military charities. Price details included. Booking at Moutrie's & Co.

19
Headline: Palace Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-09-14 - 1912-09-20
Summary:

The last grand variety entertainment on Saturday, 21st September, 1912 at 9:15 p.m., in aid of local and military charities. Price details included. Booking at Moutrie's & Co.