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: 1903-04-24
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow, Saturday, at 8.30 p.m., the American Bioscope Company open for a short season in Hong Kong, at No. 5, Des Voeux Road. The programme includes Ventriloquism, Songs, Musical, Comedies, Bioscope and Phonograph Exhibitions. The prices of admission are 30 cents, 60 cents, and $1…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-06-28
Summary:

Kansas City, June 26 – An explosion followed by fire has destroyed Gillis cinema theatre. The police estimate 30 to 40 fatalities, but this is guesswork, pending a search of the ruins. – Reuter's American Service.