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: 1909-01-25
Summary:

Crowded houses are witnessing the performance nightly at this new place of entertainment. The pictures are quite new and are masterpieces of photographic art. A comfortable seat and interesting pictures are just the two things required.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-02-04
Summary:

Last Wednesday night films projecting in Alexandra Cinematograph, in Zetland Street, attracted many audiences, and the extraordinary amount of kissing amused the average spectators. The manager, Mr. Freriches, states that next week one of the best films yet shown will be produced for the first…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-24
Summary:

Mr. T. P. O'Connor, M.P., speaking at the annual conference of the Faculty of Arts at Central Hall, Westminster, recently, suggested a kinema theatre for every elementary school in the country. The industry should be encouraged. Enlightened self-interest on the part of kinema trade was the…