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: 1907-12-23
Summary:

The film depicting the Passion Play was highly appreciated at the Hongkong Cinematograph, Des Voeux Road, on Saturday night, the 'House' being a crowded one. Several solos were sung by the lady artists.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-12-26
Summary:

The Hongkong Cinematograph continues to draw large houses and a number of new films were shown last night, one of which was extremely amusing. The entertainment also included three vocalists, two of whom sing in French.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-05-18
Summary:

The appearance of Miss Beryl Lytton at the Hongkong Cinematograph on Saturday and Sunday evenings attracted a good house and the singing of this young lady was received with enthusiasm. The pictures were excellent, particularly the series representing riding fests in an Italian School of…

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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…

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-01 - 1916-09-01
Summary:

This new theatre will open tomorrow under European management; the most comfortable theatre in the colony with excellent pictures and good music; price details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-01 - 1916-09-01
Summary:

This new theatre will open tomorrow, 2nd September; The most comfortable theatre in the colony with excellent pictures and good music

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-02 - 1916-09-05
Summary:

Grand opening night screening of Nordisk's 'The Daughter of Eve' in 5 parts, Gaumont Graphic and Keystone Comics

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-02
Summary:

Hongkong's new Cinema, where is housed in the building formerly used as the Land Office, Queen's Road, has comfortable seats and large screen, accommodating about 300 in the area and 100 in the dress circle, attracting large audiences. The prices of admission are on a popular scale and…

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-06 - 1916-09-08
Summary:

Screening of Nordisk's 'The Usurer's Son' and 'The Girl of the Water Spring', Gaumont Graphic and Keystone Comics

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-09 - 1916-09-12
Summary:

Screening of 'The Waitress Countess', Nordisk's 'His Revenge', Gaumont Garphic and Comics

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-13 - 1916-09-15
Summary:

Screening of 'Neal of the Navy' (1st, 2nd & 3rd episodes)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-16 - 1916-09-19
Summary:

Screening of 'Neal of the Navy' (4th, 5th & 6th episodes), full orchestra under the direction Prof. Gonzales

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-20 - 1916-09-22
Summary:

Screening of 'Neal of the Navy' (6th, 7th & 8th episodes), 'Gontran and the Ghosts' and 'Bobby and the Wine Bottle'; Full orchestra under the direction Prof. Gonzales

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-23 - 1916-09-26
Summary:

Screening of 'Neal of the Navy' (9th, 10th & 11th episodes) and Keystone Comics

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-27 - 1916-09-29
Summary:

Screening of 'Neal of the Navy' (12th & 13th episodes) and Keystone Comics

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-30 - 1916-10-03
Summary:

Screening of 'Neal of the Navy' (last episodes) and 'A Strange Adventure Wiffles' and by special request Charlie Chaplin

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-04 - 1916-10-06
Summary:

Screening of 'On the Steps of the Throne', Nordisk's 'A Girl Graduate' and Standard War Graphic

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-07 - 1916-10-10
Summary:

Screening of 'The Tower of Justice', 'Capt. Smith on the Bridge', 'The Musician' and Standard War Graphic

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-11 - 1916-10-13
Summary:

Screening of 'The Officer's Servant', 'A Tragical Experiment' and Comic Cartoon; Coming film: 'The Million Dollar Mystery'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-14 - 1916-10-17
Summary:

Coming screening of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' (1st & 2nd episodes) and 'Oscar In Search of A Wife'; Full orchestra under the direction of Prof Gonzales