A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The City Hall
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-01-13
Summary:

Report of the Committee of Management to be submitted to the annual meeting of shareholders in and subscribers to the City Hall. There is a detailed description of the theatre's building and some of the performances. For instance, during the twelve months from 1st July, 1896, to 30th June…

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Headline: The City Hall
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-12-21
Summary:

A report is to be submitted to the annual meeting of shareholders in and subscribers to the City Hall. There is a detailed description of the theatre's building and some of the performances. For instance, during the twelve months from 1st July, 1897, to 30th June 1898, the theatre was…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-06-04 - 1909-06-08
Summary:

(No. 2 Zetland Street, Corner of Messrs Hosainali & Co.) Tonight. Friday, 4th June, 1909, at 9 p.m. Melle Felicie from Paris, will appear every evening in different dances.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-07-06
Summary:

(From Our Own Correspondent) Rev. F. B. Meyer and His Meetings - July 2nd. We have been favoured with the visit of a Cinematograph Show for three nights, Monday to Wednesday, June 28 to 30. This has been fairly well patronised and has been fully up to the average of these most enjoyable…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-06-02 - 1910-06-06
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of Miss Eva Hughes, Miss Winnie Ryan, Miss Madge Morris and Mr Jim Harvey. Friday, June 3, the magnificent film about King Edward's service procession in Shanghai. Coming:…

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Headline: Theatre Royal
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-06-20 - 1910-06-22
Summary:

Funeral procession of his late majesty King Edward VII at the Theatre Royal on Wednesday and Thursday, June 22nd and 23rd at 9 p.m. at sharp. Price details included. Booking at Messrs Moutrie & Co. Ld.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-06-23 - 1910-06-23
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). The wonderful Sadie, also Miss Myra James and Mr Sam Gale. Farewell appearances tonight or Miss Winnie Ryan. Tomorrow! Debut of Miss Laura Diamond. Monday, June 27th, debut of Miss May Lewis. Next week: a grand film of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-06-24 - 1910-06-24
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. The wonderful Sadie, also Miss Myra James and Mr Sam Gale. Tonight! Debut of Miss Laura Diamond. Monday, June 27th, debut of Miss May Lewis. Next week: a grand film of the most complete…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-06-25 - 1910-06-25
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of Miss Laura Diamond. Monday, June 27th, debut of Miss May Lewis. The funeral production of King Edward VII are expected in day's time.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-05-29 - 1912-05-31
Summary:

(Flower Street) Saturday, 1st June, 1912 is the last day of the present season. Closing during the summer months. Opening on Saturday, 28th September, 1912.

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Headline: Palace Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-06-15 - 1912-06-21
Summary:

A grand variety entertainment on Saturday, 22nd June, 1912 at 9:15 p.m. Price details included. Booking at Moutrie's & Co.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-05-29 - 1913-05-29
Summary:

A grand opening at Monday night on 2nd June, 1913, including the world's greatest artistes shows and a zoo of performing animals. Price details included. Matinees every Wednesday and Saturday at 4 p.m. Box Plan at Robinson Piano Co. Ltd.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-07-14
Summary:

Mr. Kasimir de Proszynski, who has been named 'the Polish Edison,' gave the first demonstration of his new amateur cinematograph camera at the June meeting of the Royal Photographic Society.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-08-25
Summary:

A film war declared in Berlin on June 3 by kinematograph film-makers against the police. The cause of conflict is the new regulations and fees exacted by the police for censoring films for production within Berlin police district, which is fixed at 5s. per hundred yards or less. Producers also…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-06-12 - 1916-06-14
Summary:

The 'Sports Night' with boxing contests by H.K. Police Reserve on Wednesday, 14th June. Commence at 8:30 p.m. sharp. Price details included. Booking at Anderson Music Co.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-03
Summary:

Charlie Chapin was drafted at Los Angeles on Apr 15, and expected to be called in June. He waived his British citizen rights, and expected to be in the American Army.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-31 - 1919-06-04
Summary:

31st May, 1st, 2nd and 3rd June, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Pauline Frederick in 'The Love That Lives' and various Comics. Tuesday 3rd June, matinee at 5 p.m., by special request, showing 'Lost and Won' (Paramount photoplay 5 parts). Booking at the Theatre. June…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-31 - 1919-06-02
Summary:

Frank Keenan as 'Mathias' in Sir Henry Irving's Dramatic Masterpieces 'The Bells.' An extra selected star photoplay. Tonight (Monday), June 2nd. 3 nights only. Prices as usual. Booking at Anderson's. Film review included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-02 - 1919-06-04
Summary:

June 2, 3, 4 and 5, at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., for four nights only, 'The Romance of Tarzan.' Prices: 5.15 p.m., $1 and 6 cents; 9.15 p.m., $2 and $1.00. Booking at Robinson's. June 2 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. The concluding chapters of 'Tarzan of the Apes' from the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-02 - 1919-06-04
Summary:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9.15 p.m., 3 nights only, Frank Keenan as 'Mathias' in Sir Henry Irving's dramatic masterpiece, 'The Bells,' an extra selected star photoplay. Pathe's American Gazatte, No. 87. Thursday matinee, June 5th at 5.15 p.m., 'The Great…