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: 1917-10-18
Summary:

Our Day Celebrations: A special programme of music and war films will be presented at the illuminated fete in the Botanical Gardens. The British War Film series is entitled 'Sons of Our Empire,' a tale of the 'Tanks.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-19 - 1917-10-19
Summary:

In consequence of the great sale of seats for the evening fete yesterday. it has been found necessary to arrange for a repetition of the performance Tonight, the 19th instant, when the programme will be the same as on Thursday.

23
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-19
Summary:

There will be a repeat exhibition tonight of the Our Day films which were so successful at the Public Gardens last night.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-19
Summary:

The crowd awaiting admission to the illuminated fete at the Botanical Gardens. The War Film 'A Tale of the Tanks' resembled the last war picture shown in Hongkong, the 'Battle of the Ancre.'

25
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-10-19 - 1917-10-19
Summary:

Performances again this Friday evening at 8:45 p.m. Programme are same as yesterday evening. Unused tickets for yesterday evening can be used without a charge. Gates will be opened at 8:15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-20
Summary:

The Botanical Gardens was the scene last evening, when the great war film 'A Tale of the Tanks' was shown once more. Other features included excellent music performances.

27
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-29
Summary:

Mr. Chan Kang Yu who has during the past two or three years organised theatrical performances, in the aid of Kwong Wa Hospital, recently provided another performance at Taiping Theatre for a few days and he made up some amount and sent to Secretary for Chinese Affairs to be handed over to the…

28
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-10-22 - 1919-10-24
Summary:

Lady May's Rose Fund: Sales of Roses. Evening, 7.30. Entertainment at the Botanical Gardens. Portuguese stall, Chinese conjurers, cinema. Bands of the Hongkong Philharmonic Society and 18th Infantry will perform.

29
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-10-22
Summary:

In the 7:30 evening show, there will be entertainment at the Botanical Gardens. Portuguese stall, Chinese Conjurers, Cinemas, Band of the Hongkong Philharmonic Society and 18th Infantry will perform.

30
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-23 - 1918-10-24
Summary:

Programme list included. At 7.30 p.m., entertainment at Botanical Gardens: Portuguese Stall, Chinese conjurers, cinema, band of the Hongkong Philharmonic Society and 18th infantry will perform.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-10-23 - 1918-10-23
Summary:

In morning, a sale of roses for Lady May's Rose Fund. At 12 noon, auction of special roses. In afternoon, gymkhana including 'Our Day' derby with side shows at Happy Valley. In evening, Portuguese stall, Chinese conjurers, cinema and bands will perform. Japanese firework will be…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-10-24
Summary:

Tonight's Attraction: There will doubtless be huge crowds at the Botanical Gardens Tonight, for a most attractive programme has been arranged. Music will be supplied by the bands of the Hong Kong Philharmonic Society and the 18th Infantry, and other features will be conjured by a famous…

33
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-10-25
Summary:

Our Day' celebration by the fete in the Botanical Garden, was successfully concluded last evening. All the reserved seats were occupied and the audiences enjoyed to the full entertainment provided, including a cinematography display.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-05
Summary:

Three youths were charged with assaulting a ticket collector in Tai Ping theatre and with disorderly behaviour. Inspector Macdonald said while the performance was in progress early on Sunday morning defendants, the men who had third-class tickets, went with five others to the first-class seats…

35
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-11 - 1919-10-11
Summary:

There will be a fete at the Public Gardens, and new Official War Films will be shown for the first time in Hongkong. And also Grand Chinese Theatrical Entertainment at the Taiping Theatre.

36
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-27
Summary:

Miss Pik Wan Ha, the famous Chinese actress, acted the role of Ch'oi Ch'iu Kuan at the Taiping Theatre last night. The plot of the drama included.

37
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-29
Summary:

A special event would be held in order to impress both the distinguished visitor and the Colony. The programme to be carried out comprised a lantern procession at night and a banquet which the Chinese intend to give at the Tai Ping Theatre. It is predicted that the central parts of the city…

38
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-07
Summary:

A meeting of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce was held yesterday afternoon with the Hon. Mar. Lau Chu-pak in the chair. The Chairman announced that some of the members had engaged the most celebrated actor in China to perform at the Tai Ping Theatre, where the Chinese will entertain the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-18
Summary:

In the evening of April 7th, the Prince will attend a Chinese banquet to be held in the Tai Ping Theatre, which is being elaborately decorated for the occasion and at which about 200 Chinese guests will be present.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-06
Summary:

The theatre which has been freshly whitewashed and painted, and the floors covered with matting, are arranged tables with red silk hangings and seating accommodation for 2,000, for the visit of Prince and his party. Flags – Red Ensigns with the portraits of King Edward and Queen Alexandra, and…