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: 1908-02-10
Summary:

Speaking at the Society of Arts, Mr. F. Martin Duncan described that the origin of the cinematograph was originated as far back as 1826 by Sir John Herschel, who, while dining with a friend, asked the latter how he would show both sides of a shilling at once. He was not satisfied with the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-08-06
Summary:

On Wednesday, Emil T. Bunje, manager of the Asiatic Petroleum Co., charged Herbert John May, chief engineer of a steamer, with having behaved in a disorderly manner, and having used abusive and insulting language whereby a breach of the peace might have been occasioned at the Alexandra Theatre.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-12-28
Summary:

London, December 3 – In General: Now that the bidding for the Johnson-Jeffries contest is over. The accepted bid of Tom Richards is certainly generous, and with a purse of £20,200 and 66 percent of the profit on the cinematograph to be split up, the fighters will reap a golden harvest.

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Headline: The Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-02-12
Summary:

We have been taken to task for our suggestions the other day in regard to the future of Hongkong's Theatre. It will be remembered we commented on the many deficiencies and manifest discomforts of the Theatre Royal, yet confessed that the trustees, who even now find the City Hall something…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-18 - 1912-04-22
Summary:

Two performances evey night, 7.15 pictures only, 9.15 full programme; By special request showing 'After Fifty Years' or the 'Golden Wedding'

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Headline: The Cinemas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-18
Summary:

Hongkong has had little cause to complain of lack of entertainment for many months past, yet through it all the Victoria and Bijou Cinemagraphs have maintained their own as attractions and seldom fail to draw large houses. At the Victoria, the Quealys made success, while the sisters Price were…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-08-21 - 1913-08-22
Summary:

Films screening of 'Quite Like Daddy', 'The Brighter Star', 'Round About Cairo', 'The Golden Silence', 'Max and the Pancake' and Pathe's Gazette

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-01
Summary:

John Rivers, from Mexico, is one of the most persistent boxers of today. The film, which will be shown at the Victoria Theatre on Monday night will portray one of the most strenuous contests River engaged in, and every detail of the fight is in it. Booking is going along well at Moutries; photo…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-18
Summary:

Cinematograph pictures are being used to help Mrs. John D. Rockefeller to learn the art of lip reading, as she is gradually becoming deaf. Specially prepared pictures are thrown on a screen in her home.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-06 - 1914-06-06
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Golden Cross' (3 parts); Coming picture: 'Hiding Treasure'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-15 - 1914-09-15
Summary:

Film screening of 'Sleeping Wild Beasts' (2 parts); Coming film: 'The Golden Beetle'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-19 - 1914-09-21
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Golden Beetle' (5,000 ft) and comic pictures; Performance by The Australlian artists, The Dares and May Clarke

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-22 - 1914-12-22
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Gipsy Blood' and 'John Sterling, Alderman'; Performances by Flatt and Brooks; Coming film: 'Bell of Rheims'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-23 - 1914-12-25
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Gipsy Blood' and 'John Sterling, Alderman'; Performances by Flatt and Brooks; Coming film: 'Bell of Rheims'

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Headline: Flood Relief
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-24 - 1915-07-27
Summary:

Grand entertainment in St. John's Hall, latest cinematograph films, and items by eminent artists

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-24
Summary:

Entertainments will take place in St. John's Hall. Up-to-date cinematograph films are to be shown, whilst prominent artistes include Mrs. Marley, Mr. England, Professor Gonzales, and his string band.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-26
Summary:

Entertainments are to be given by the University Students in St. John's Hall on behalf of the Flood Relief fund and cinematograph films are to be shown, whilst prominent artistes include Mrs. Marley, Mr. England, Professor Gonzales, and his string band.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-28 - 1915-07-30
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Golden Heart' (4 parts); Screening of Gaumont War Graphic - interesting war news; Coming renefit nights in aid of The Canton Flood Fund

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-05 - 1915-08-06
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Fiery John' (3 parts) and 'Capt. Tom Gunn's Flying Expedition in America and Manila'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-10-30 - 1915-10-30
Summary:

Film screening of 'Golden Calf' (4 parts); Also screening of Gaumont War Graphic; Orchestra in attendance