A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Public Auction
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-03-22 - 1912-03-22
Summary:

The undersigned has resolved instructions to sell by public auction; Saturday, the 23rd March, 1912, at 12 o'clock (noon) at his Sale Rooms, Duddell St., the scenic railway (fully fitted car and necessary gear), with 16 films; now on view at the Hongkong University.

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Headline: Scenic Railway
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-04-26 - 1912-05-27
Summary:

Scenic Railway will open to public from Wednesday, 1st May, 1912. 36 extra films will be exhibited in half an hour for the railway journey. Open daily from 2 to 11 p.m. Price details included.

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Headline: Scenic Railway
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-04-26 - 1912-06-07
Summary:

The same as was shown at the Hongkong University Bazaar, will be open to the public from Wednesday, 1st May, 1912, at the old Land Office in Queen's Road (opposite the foot of D'Aguilar St.); 86 extra films will be exhibited, so that passengers may go Round the Globe with all the…

4
Headline: Public Auctions
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-22 - 1917-08-24
Summary:

One Cinematograph Camera and Films

5
Headline: A Film Scandal
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-25
Summary:

London, Jan. 15 – It is stated that the Scotland Yard, authorities are energetically tracking down certain private film exhibitors who are carrying on an illicit trade in the West End of London. Any traveller knows the character of some of the films shown in low-class cinemas in some continental…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-02-02 - 1923-02-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Fri.-Sun., 'Silas Marner,' in 7 reels, 'The Stone Age,' and British Gazette. Kowloon Theatre: No public performance tonight. February 3 Remarks: Kowloon Theatre - Sun. Feb. 4th, 'A Beggar in Purple.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-02 - 1923-02-02
Summary:

The Coronet: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 'Silas Marner' in 7 reels. Also 'The Stone Age' and British Gazette. Kowloon Theatre: No public performance tonight.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-02 - 1923-02-02
Summary:

The Coronet: Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Silas Marner in 7 reels, The Stone Age and British Gazette. Kowloon Theatre: No public performance tonight.