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: 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-01-09
Summary:

Mr. Joseph Gerard (Frenchman) is now paying a visit to Hongkong. He is a globe-trotter and has visited a lot of countries. He will deliver a short address in the Victoria Cinematograph on his experiences, and sell a picture postcard of himself to pay the expense of his tour.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-01-25 - 1910-01-27
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central, Corner of Pottinger Street) Premier hall of the colony. Schedule details included. For 3 nights only. The 25th, 26th and 27th January, 1910. The magnificent films 'Peking,' 'The Modern Aerial Navigation' and 'The Aeroplanes of Mr Henry Farman.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-01-28 - 1910-01-29
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central, Corner of Pottinger Street) Premier hall of the colony. Schedule details included. For 3 nights more. The 28th, 29th and 30th January, 1910. 'The Modern Aerial Navigation' and 'The Aeroplanes of Mr Henry Farman.' The best artistes Miss Hilda Hailes,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-03-21
Summary:

An interesting auction will take place at Mr. G. P. Lammert's rooms on Saturday when the scenic railway, which proved such a draw at the University Bazaar, will be sold to the highest bidder, the money realised going to the University Fund. We understand that several parties are 'after…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-03-25
Summary:

There was quite a gathering of bidders at Mr. G. P. Lammert's auction rooms on Saturday for the sale of the scenic railway which was such a prominent feature in the entertainments at the Hongkong University bazaar. They were not, however, in venturesome mood, and from $2,000 the offers…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-05
Summary:

On Saturday, the St. Joseph's College Baden Powell Boy Scouts, assisted by the Fox Patrol of Boy Scout, sold Union Jacks on behalf of the Blind Soldier's Fund. And the Boy Scouts beg to thank the Victoria Cinematograph and the Bijou Cinema Theatre for allowing them to sell flags before…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-20
Summary:

Mr. Wadsworth Harris, the American tragedian, well-known to the stage and screen, has been invited to appear in a dramatic recital before the faculty and students of the Hongkong University after the New Year vacation. Mr. Harris is a member of the Universal Film Company now in the city under…