A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Cinemagraphs
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-02-14
Summary:

The Hongkong Cinematograph is now putting on a diversified programme, and a juggler appears who in some tricks is remarkably clever. He also does sleight of hand tricks very well; The Victoria Cinematograph put on a new set of interesting films tonight, and Fregolini, the wonderful mimic,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-04-30
Summary:

Tomorrow night a special set of films will be exhibited at the Hongkong Cinematograph, including one very interesting film, entitled 'Forsaken.' The proprietors declare that it is their aim to present only pictures free from vulgarity, and by so doing they will secure the approbation…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-06-15
Summary:

The Hongkong Cinematograph is now exhibiting a good series of films, all of which are well worth seeing. Miss Lytton is also singing new songs and she is nightly encored.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-09-01
Summary:

In the place of the present makoshifts [sic] which do duty as cinematograph theatres, shortly be erected on the site of the present Hongkong Cinematograph in Des Voeux Road, a palatial building of steel frames and reinforced concrete by a syndicate headed by Mr. Fogliano. The building will be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-12-07
Summary:

Hongkong is to have two new theatres. Perhaps three! Two are cinematograph theatres. The foundations of the first are now being laid opposite the Central Market, on the plot of land between Des Voeux Road and the Praya where now stands the Hongkong Cinematograph. This land has been acquired by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-15
Summary:

A special performance is to be given tonight at the Hongkong Theatre in aid of the Hongkong Aeroplane Fund. A well-arranged programme has been drawn up for this occasion.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-16 - 1917-06-16
Summary:

Screening of 'The Secret of the Well' (color) and 'The Tie That Binds'; Orchestra in attendance at every Sunday

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-18 - 1917-06-19
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Secret of the Well' (color) and 'The Tie That Binds'; Orchestra in attendance at every Sunday

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-02
Summary:

Two interesting dramas are being screened at the Hongkong Theatre 'The Sane Madman' and 'Another's Sin.' Some well-known artists are featured. A new programme will be shown including the opening reels of 'The Crimson Stain Mystery' and programmes with the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-18
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre has two serial films 'Mysteries of Myra' and 'The Crimson Stain' showing next week. Both films are very attractive and the comic films are well selected.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-05
Summary:

A new serial film of sixteen episodes will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre from 6th inst and on subsequent Saturdays, the well-known Lucille Love and Hugo will take the principal roles. Two new dramas 'Divorce' and 'After many Years' of touching stories are being screened…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-16
Summary:

The Purple Mask' was screened and the matinees at the Hongkong Theatre was well patronised.

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Headline: The Hongkong
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-16
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, an Italian masterpiece 'After the Great Dance' is to be screened. The film is supplied by Mr. Cruenca. The management is unfailing in its efforts to secure the best selected pictures by modern artistes. The Ambrosio and Pasquali Cinema Companies are well-known…