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: 1897-04-29
Summary:

The Cinematograph exhibition at the City Hall has 'caught on' famously and the audiences are delighted with the wonderful display of art and science. Exhibitions are given daily and nightly in St. George's Hall.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1903-02-14 - 1903-02-24
Summary:

Department store ad. Sale of Cinemagraphs in various prices. Mentioned that Cinemagraphs can be worked by a child.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1908-07-18
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinema-Theatre is visiting Hong Kong. Their performance last night in a hall at No. 2 Zetland Street started shortly after eight. With the Manila String Band in attendance, and with Mr. Gongiles at the piano, the first performance was a song 'Honey Boy' by Miss Thelma.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-09-01 - 1908-09-07
Summary:

(2 Zetland Street 2) The best cinematograph show in Hong Kong. Every night at 9:15 p.m. Miss R. Giralda - Spanish dances. Miss Hortensia - Spanish songs. Mr Torras - Tenor songs. New songs nightly. New pictures every second night.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-11-11
Summary:

Shameen, November 8 – Illuminations: At 9:30 in the evening another concert was given by the band, accompanied by a cinematograph entertainment, which was thoroughly enjoyed. The grounds of the Consulate were beautifully set off above the main gateway. A word of praise is due to Consul Fox for…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-08 - 1912-03-08
Summary:

Every evening at 7 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., cinematograph d'elite, the latest pictures with the best artists; matinees every Saturday and Sunday at 4 p.m., 50, 30 and 20 cents, children half-price to all parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-04-22 - 1911-04-24
Summary:

3 special Cinematograph Vaudeville pictures this week: The Clown (coloured, Max Linder in search of a sweetheart); The Sceptre (Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Grace Vyveene); Arriving Shortly -- Miss Grace Wilson (look out for Vera Ferrace's benefit).

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-10-19
Summary:

The Ministering Children's League's bazaar and fancy fete are to be held this afternoon on the Volunteer Parade Ground. The cinematograph which is kindly being provided by Mr. R. H. Stephenson will undoubtedly attract grown-ups as well as children.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-10-21
Summary:

Beautiful weather favoured the fancy fete in connection with the Ministering Children's League. The Entertainments: The entertainments this year were on a more lavish scale than in former years. It included a cinematograph exhibition, kindly given by Mr. R. H. Stephenson of the Bijou…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-16 - 1913-05-02
Summary:

The proprietor of the hotel has already spent $12,000 in throughly renovating and refurnishing the premises. A piece of vacant ground adjoining the hotel may convert into an Open-Air Skating Rink, Bowling Alley or Open-Air Cinematograph Show, etc.

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Headline: Peak Club
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-21 - 1916-08-23
Summary:

A Cinematograph entertainment will be given at 9.15 pm on Aug 24 on the lower tennis lawn; 'Untold Stories of the War,' a lecture with photographs will be given by Mr. Frederic Coleman, F. R. G. S.; price detail included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-11
Summary:

There seems to be a misunderstanding in connection with the sale of the tickets for the Café Chantant on St George's Day. These tickets cover the admittance and afternoon tea in the Drill Hall but not to the various sideshows, cinema, ventriloquist, etc.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-27
Summary:

London, May 13 – Prime Minister's favourite films are introduced. It is stated that the Premier often makes arrangements for a private cinema. Besides, it is believed that the Premier is in favour of comedy and drama. His favourite variety of film is comedy, and Charlie Chaplin has an…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-18 - 1923-01-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Sat., George Arliss in 'Disraeli.' Sun., Viola Dana in 'Blackmail.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight and tomorrow, Harold Lloyd in 'High & Dizzy,' and Mable Normand in 'The Floor Below.' Sat. & Sun., Charlie Chaplin in 'The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-18 - 1923-01-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Saturday, George Arliss in 'Disraeli.' Sunday, Viola Dana in 'Blackmail.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight and tomorrow, Harold Lloyd in 'High and Dizzy' and Mabel Normand in 'The Floor Below.' Saturday and Sunday, Charlie Chaplin in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-18 - 1923-01-19
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Saturday, George Arliss in Disraeli. Sunday, Viola Dana in Blackmail. Kowloon Theatre: Tonight and tomorrow, Harold Lloyd in High and Dizzy and Mabel Normand in The Floor Below. Saturday and Sunday, Charlie Chaplin in The Idle Class.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-20 - 1923-01-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Sat., George Arliss in 'Disraeli.' Sun., Viola Dana in 'Blackmail.' Kowloon Theatre: Sat. & Sun., Charlie Chaplin in 'The Idle Class,' and 'Flower and the North.' Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-20 - 1923-01-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight (Saturday), George Arliss in Disraeli. Sunday, Viola Dana in Blackmail. Kowloon Theatre, Saturday and Sunday, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Idle Class' and 'Flower of the North.' Matinee, 80 cents and 40 cents; soiree, $1.50 and 80 cents.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-07
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-17 - 1924-07-22
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow, 'The Sheik,' with Agnes Ayres and Rudolph Valentino, a George Melford production, a Paramount picture. July 17-18 Remarks: Illustration included. July 18-19 & 21 Remarks: Commencing today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only. Increased prices, $2 and $1. At 2.30 & 7.…