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: 1908-04-30
Summary:

Tomorrow night a special set of films will be exhibited at the Hongkong Cinematograph, including one very interesting film, entitled 'Forsaken.' The proprietors declare that it is their aim to present only pictures free from vulgarity, and by so doing they will secure the approbation…

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-19
Summary:

The Manager of Hongkong Theatre advertises that there will be no performance at the theatre today, so as not to clash with the 'Our Day' Celebrations.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-21
Summary:

On Christmas Day at the matinee the proprietors of the Hongkong Theatre are giving a treat to the children. Toys and sweets will be freely distributed and 'The Diamond from the Sky' will be screened.

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-23
Summary:

There will be a special matinee on Xmas day at the Hongkong Theatre. Sweets and toys will be given to children.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-05
Summary:

Owing to the Police Reserve parade the Benefit Matinee at the Hongkong Theatre in aid of the Portuguese School advertised to take place on that day is changed to the 5th inst. as previously announced.

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-10 - 1917-10-10
Summary:

Screening of 'For the Mastery of the World' and 'Turned Adrift' for 3 days; Coming film: 'The Purple Mask'

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-17 - 1917-10-17
Summary:

Screening of 'Gipsy's Love' and Keystone Comics for 2 days; Coming film: 'The Purple Mask'

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-17
Summary:

It is informed by the management of the Hongkong Theatre that there will be no 9.15 p.m. performance on 'Our Day.'

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-24 - 1917-10-24
Summary:

Screening of 'In the Toils of Hate' and Comics for 3 days; Coming film: 'The Purple Mask'

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-31 - 1917-10-31
Summary:

Screening of 'Paramount's The Trail of the Lonesome Pine' and Comics for 3 days; Coming film: 'The Purple Mask'

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-28
Summary:

The management of the Hongkong Theatre advises that there will be no 9.15 p.m. performance on Heather Day.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-29
Summary:

The managers of the Victoria and Hongkong Theatres announce that there will be no performance at 9.15 p.m. on 'Heather Day.' A programme that includes two interesting episodes of film serials 'The Grip of Evil,' a coloured Pathe film, and Pathe War Gazette will be screened…