A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1897-12-23
Summary:

Professor Mercovitch gave an exhibition of the projectoscope in Institution of Engineers and Shipbuilders, on Praya Central, last night. The rendition of a quartette entitled 'High Old Time,' exhibition of boxing, umbrella dance and 'Children's Toilet' caused amusement.…

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-06-30
Summary:

A party of 6 German scientists, who will join the steamer Peiho, arrived in Hong Kong yesterday. They will leave Hong Kong at the end of the week. From German files, we learn that this expedition is being sent out from the Hamburg Scientific Institution. Mr. H. Vogel, the famous artist and…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-19
Summary:

A successful bazaar was held at the Seamen's Institute. There were other attractions, including cinematograph pictures, shown by Pathe Freres, under the supervision of Mr. W. Stephenson, and a museum.

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-02-06
Summary:

Among the institutions which have been brought into existence during the past few years as a powerful educational factor we must include the cinematograph. The exhibitions must enlighten, but it is a moot point among critics whether the enlightenment is always for good. Pictures provide the…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-31
Summary:

A reminder is given to members of the Peak Club and their friends that there will be a cinematograph performance at the Peak Club. The next performance will take place on Friday instead of February at the Helena May Institute.

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-30
Summary:

Amoy, May 27 – The celebration of Empire Day proved to be a great success. General subscriptions were invited from British firms and institutions. A cinematograph was held in the Masonic Hall with a large attendance. The proceeds of the day amounted to $8000.

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-13
Summary:

On Friday, here will be a cinematograph display for children at the Helena May Institute, open to members of the Institute, their children and friends.

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-23
Summary:

We are asked to remind our readers that there will be a cinematograph display for children at the Helena May Institute this afternoon, which is open to members of Institute, their children and their friends.

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-02-04
Summary:

There will be a Cinematograph display specially arranged for children, at the Helena May Institute on Monday.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-02-06
Summary:

There will be a Cinematograph Display specially arranged for children at the Helena May Institute today. Only members of the Institute, their children and their friends may attend.

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-11-30 - 1922-11-30
Summary:

There will be a Cinematograph Performance at the Helena May Institute tomorrow, Friday, December 1st at 5.30 p.m. It has been specially arranged for the children of members of the Institute and their friends. Charge for admission will be 20 cents each person.

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-30
Summary:

There will be a Cinematograph Performance at the Helena May Institute tomorrow, Friday, December 1st at 5:30 p.m., which has been specially arranged for the children of members of the Institute and their friends.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-01 - 1922-12-01
Summary:

There will be a Cinematograph performance at the Helena May Institute today, Friday, December 1st at 5.30 p.m. It has been specially arranged for the children of members of the institute and their friends. Charge for admission will be 20 cents each person. Will all members desiring tea kindly…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-19 - 1923-01-19
Summary:

A special Cinematograph display for children has been arranged at 5.15 p.m. today, Friday, the 19th January, at the Helena May Institute. Members of the institute, their children and friends may attend. The charge for admission will be 40 cents.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-15 - 1923-03-15
Summary:

There will be a cinematograph entertainment at the Helena May Institute on Thursday, March 22nd at 9 p.m. for members and their friends, either ladies or gentlemen. Tickets, fifty cents each, are obtainable from the secretary.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-16 - 1923-03-16
Summary:

There will be a cinematograph display for children and adults, of films of Canadian life, scenery and industries this afternoon, Friday, March 16th at 5.30 p.m. The films have been very kindly lent by Mr. P. D. Sutherland and no charge will be made for admission. All members of the institute,…

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-22 - 1923-03-22
Summary:

There will be a Cinematograph Display for children at the Helena May Institute tomorrow, Friday, the 23rd, March at 5.30 p.m. Members of the Institute, their children and friends may attend. A charge of 50 cents will be made for admission.

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-23 - 1923-03-23
Summary:

There will be a cinematograph display at the Helena May Institute this afternoon, Friday, the 23rd March at 5.30 p.m. Member of the institute, their children and friends may attend. A charge of 50 cents will be made for admission.

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-13 - 1923-04-13
Summary:

There will be no Children Hour at the Helena May Institute this afternoon, Friday, the 13th April, but an excellent cinematograph display has been arranged for members of the institute, their children and friends, on Friday next, the 20th April at 5.30 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-20 - 1923-04-20
Summary:

There will be a cinematograph display at the Helena May Institute today, Friday, the 20th April at 5.30 p.m. for members of the Institute, their children and friends. A small charge will be made for admission.