A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1906-05-21
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-05-21
Summary:

A large audience, mostly Chinese, filled the Ko Shing Theatre on Saturday, when Mr. Stevenson had a number of special films on the bioscope. The entertainment was a great success, and the graceful dancing of Carmencella was highly appreciated.

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Headline: Ministering Children's League: Under the Patronage of His Excellency the Governor and Lady May
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-07 - 1912-10-09
Summary:

A bazaar and fancy fete will be held (by kind permission of the commandant and officers of the Hongkong Volunteer Corps) on the Volunteer Parade Ground, on Saturday, October 19th from 2.30 to 6.30 p.m.; many novelties that are suitable for Christmas presents, including Children's play…

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Headline: Cinema Proprietor's Tour: Well-known American in Hongkong
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-07
Summary:

Mr. Wilmer, partner of the well-known firm of Wilmer and Vincent of New York, who has a chain of 44 theatres throughout the U.S., has been making a tour of India on his way to the Far East. It is stated that he had no plans to open theatres in China, as the white population was not sufficiently…