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: 1909-05-15 - 1909-05-17
Summary:

Grand opening night for a few nights only. Sensational novelties including bare foot dancing on glasses by Professor Vicente Kemppo

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-18 - 1909-05-19
Summary:

For a few nights only. Sensational novelties including bare foot dancing on glasses by Professor Vicente Kemppo

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-30 - 1914-07-02
Summary:

Films screening of 'At the Foot of the Scaffold' (2 parts) and 'Wheat and Tares' (2 parts); Screening of The latest Gaumint Graphic; Also some very comic films; Coming film: 'Queen's Jewels'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-30 - 1914-07-02
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the dramatic picture 'At the Foot of the Scaffold' in 2 parts, 'Wheat and Tares' in 2 parts, the latest Gaumont Graphic and some very comic films; the thrilling drama 'Queen's Jewels' in 3 parts on July 3.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-26 - 1915-05-28
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Michael Perrin' (5 parts) and 'A Misplaced Foot'; Orchestra in attendance

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-05-26 - 1915-05-28
Summary:

On May 26, 27, and 28, 'Michael Perrin,' historical drama in 5 parts; 'A Misplaced Foot,' comic; orchestra performance at 9.15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-31 - 1916-02-01
Summary:

On Feb 1, the two powerful dramas 'Nelly' in 2 reels, and 'At the Foot of the Scaffold'; 'Motor Guns at the Battle Front,' Pathe's British Gazette; 'Training a Virago'; 'Peace in the Family'; 'Max as a Chiropdist.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-31 - 1916-02-02
Summary:

The dramas in 2 reels, 'Nelly' and 'At the Foot of the Scaffold.' Interesting pictures including 'Motor Guns at the Battle Front' and 'Training a Virago.' Pathe's British Gazette included. Comics including 'Peace in the Family' and 'Max…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-01 - 1916-02-01
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Nelly' (2 reels), 'At the Foot of the Scaffold', 'Motor Guns at the Battle Front', 'Training a Virago', 'Peace in the Family' and 'Max as a Chiropidist'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-02 - 1916-02-02
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Nelly' (2 reels), 'At the Foot of the Scaffold', 'Motor Guns at the Battle Front', 'Training a Virago', 'Peace in the Family' and 'Max as a Chiropidist'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-24 - 1916-04-24
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Hypocrites', presented by M. H. Newman, featuring Courtenay Foote

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-16 - 1916-06-16
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Exploits of Elaine' (13th and last episode), 'Col. Heza Liar. Champion Boxer of Central Africa' (Keystone) and 'Wiffles Puts His Foot in it'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-17 - 1916-06-19
Summary:

A Chaplin Night: Screening of 'Charlie the Tramp', 'Charlie in the Park', 'Charlie by the Sea', 'Caught in a Cabaret' (2 parts), 'Gay, Giddy and Tickish', 'Her Last Chance' and 'Col. Heza Liar'; Also screening of 'Wiffles…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-31 - 1918-06-01
Summary:

From May 31 to June 3, 'Kick in,' the greatest crook play ever written, with William Courtenay and Mollie King in the leading roles; 'By the Sad Sea Waves,' one thousand feet of laughs, girls and prize winning bathing suites; British Gazette No. 446.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-31 - 1918-05-31
Summary:

May 31st and June 1st, 2nd and 3rd, 'Kick In,' the greatest crook play ever written with William Courtenay and Mollie King in the leading roles. Also 'By the Sad Sea Waves,' one thousand feet of laughs, girls and prize-winning bathing suits, and British Gazette No. 446.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-01 - 1918-06-03
Summary:

Tonight, 'Kick In,' the greatest crook play ever written with William Courtenay and Mollie King in the leading roles. Also 'By the Sad Sea Waves,' one thousand feet of laughs, girls and prize-winning bathing suits, and British Gazette No. 446. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-20 - 1918-06-20
Summary:

Owing to the non arrival of the next episode of 'The Seven Pearls,' the Victoria Theatre begs to announce that the continuation of this serial is postponed until Thu June 27, they are showing instead the great 5-part gold rooster drama 'The Recoil,' with William Courtenay in…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-20 - 1918-06-22
Summary:

From June 20-22, William Courtenay in 'The Recoil,' a great 5 parts drama of the American Secret Service; 'Pokes & Jabs in Clover'; American Gazette No. 58.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-20 - 1918-06-22
Summary:

20th, 21st and 22nd June, William Courtenay in 'The Recoil,' a great 5-part drama of the American secret service. Also 'Pokes and Jabs in Clover' and American Gazette No. 58. Booking at Anderson's.