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: 1915-07-26
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow night entertainments are to be given by the University Students in St. John's Hall on behalf of the Flood Relief fund. Cinematographic films are to be shown. Mrs. Marley, Mr. A.G. England, Professor Gonzales and his string band will perform.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-06
Summary:

We are asked by the Hongkong University Union to remind the public of the opportunity offered to them today and tomorrow to give practical expression to their sympathy with the sufferers in the province of Chihli. The entertainment programme included a cinema show.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-07
Summary:

In the afternoon and evening, there was a Cinematograph show, at which excellent films were presented, was well attended, and the thanks of all are due to Messrs. Pathe Freres for kindly loaning the machine.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-08
Summary:

We are asked by the Hongkong University Union to state that the cinema with the films by the Pathe Phono-Cinema-Chine, the sole agent of Pathe Freres.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-08
Summary:

It has been decided to continue the bazaar exhibitions. A great effort was made on behalf of the Tientsin Flood Relief Funds. Some generous donors assisted the students by sending subscriptions to their funds. Side shows: By far the best value in the side-shows is the cinema, for which the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-08
Summary:

The side shows were also patronised by many, it being a unique entertainment for Europeans especially to watch all the varieties of Chinese boxing, which permits the use of feet – as French boxing does – and also weapons. There was an up-to-date cinematograph show at which many humorous films…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-19
Summary:

A meeting of the Legislative Council was held in the Council Chamber yesterday. The principal amendments effected by this Ordinance are: To render public cinematograph displays subject to permit in writing from the Captain Superintendent of Police, who shall not give such permit unless and until…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-29
Summary:

The Legislative Council meets at noon today. The agenda contains an interesting question put by the Hon. Mr. Pollock, for instance, 'In view of the bad example set by the exhibition of crimes of violence and other criminal acts on cinema films, will the Government give directions to the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-30
Summary:

The Hon. Mr. Pollock asked a series of questions on the last meeting. The replies are given by the Hon. Colonial Secretary. Question 3: 'In view of the bad example set by the exhibition of crimes of violence and other criminal acts on cinema films, will the Government give directions to the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-06
Summary:

This week pictures of every type, from War to Peace, and comedy to drama, are to be found at the cinemas. In the Legislative Council, Mr Pollock asked about the censoring of films exhibited in the Colony, there was a reply made by a cinema manager through the medium of the 'Coronet Revue.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-20
Summary:

Mr. Wadsworth Harris, the American tragedian, well-known to the stage and screen, has been invited to appear in a dramatic recital before the faculty and students of the Hongkong University after the New Year vacation. Mr. Harris is a member of the Universal Film Company now in the city under…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-17
Summary:

The preparation for the foundations of the big building which is to occupy the Queen's Road-Pedder Street corner (Old Post Office site) is proceeding apace. However, this building will not occupy all of the sites. One of the owners, the purchaser of the Queen's Road frontage, where the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-24
Summary:

Moving picture illustrating the plague of 1921 will be shown during the lecture at the Hongkong University. The topic 'The Manchurian Plague,' will be given by Dr. Wu Lien-teh, the Director of the Manchurian Plague Prevention Service.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-09-22
Summary:

Better provisions for the prevention of fire in premises will be a topic introduced at the next meeting of the Legislative Council. The bill is based on the Celluloid and Cinematograph Film Act, 1922. The bill does not apply to cinematograph theatres which are dealt with under Ordinance No.22 of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-01
Summary:

Dr. Wu Lien-teh is to read a paper on 'Modern Health Problems' at the University this evening under the auspices of the University Medical Society. There will be illustrations by cinematograph films.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-02
Summary:

There will be scope provided by the early completion of the Queen's Theatre for the exploitation of theatrical enterprise. It is learned that so far no decision has been reached in regard to the eventual running of the theatre. Reports state that an offer of $8,000 per month for the lease…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-03
Summary:

Such good progress has been made with the erection of Queen's Theatre in Queen's Road Central that the proprietors are now considering offers from prospective lessees. It is understood that an offer of $8,000 per month has been made, but in view of the fact that the building will cost…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-08
Summary:

New Queen's Theatre is making some structural changes, most important of them being the removal of supporting columns which used to obstruct the view of the stage. Safety is being given the first priority in the construction and working of the new design which was prepared by Mr. L. Gain.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-06
Summary:

The new Queen's Theatre is to be opened in about three weeks' time as a picture palace. With top-notch facilities, accommodation will be available for theatrical companies.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-03-25
Summary:

As the construction of the Queen's Theatre approaches the verge of completion, speculations regarding leasing of the building mount. So far no formal agreements have been made. However, it is anticipated that the theatre will be leased to a Chinese businessman for a monthly sum of $15,000.…