A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1906-08-02 - 1906-08-08
Summary:

The performances will open at Friday, August 3rd. Prices: Best Seats $2 & $1, Back Seats 60 Cents. Tickets for reserved seats at New Connaught Hotel.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1906-08-02 - 1906-08-09
Summary:

The Great Thurston will give several performances at the Ko Shing Theatre (Queen's Road West). Opening Friday, August 3rd.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-08-03 - 1906-08-04
Summary:

World's master magician and Entire Company gave several performances

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-08-06 - 1906-08-09
Summary:

World's master magician and Entire Company gave several performances

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-07-16
Summary:

A series of films is to be thrown on the screen for the next few nights at the Ko Shing Theatre in Queen's Road by American Cinematograph Company. The pictures include the recent Chinese Imperial funeral. The first performance takes place tonight, commencing at eight o'clock.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-07-17
Summary:

Last night, at the Ko Shing Theatre, a series of comic and instructive films were thrown on the screen by the American Cinematograph Company before a preponderatingly Chinese audience. It cannot be said that all the pictures were clear and distinct, several of them being dimmed to an extent…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-04 - 1923-06-04
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mildred Harris in 'Old Dad,' Shanghai Races May 1923 (By courtesy of B. A. T.) and Screen Magazine. The Star: Tonight at 9.15, Adele Blood in 'Anna Christie.' Booking at Moutrie's. At 5.30 matinee, Mary Pickford in '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-04 - 1923-06-04
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mildred Harris in 'Old Dad.' Also 'Shanghai Races, May 1923' by Courtesy of B. A. T. and Screen Magazine. The Star: Tonight at 9.15, Adele Blood in 'Anna Christie.' Tickets: $3, $2 and $1. Booking at Moutrie's. 5.30…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-04 - 1923-06-04
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Mildred Harris in 'Old Dad,' 'Shanghai Races, May 1923,' by courtesy of B. A. T. and Screen Magazine. The Star: Adele Blood in 'Anna Christie.' Tickets: $3, $2 and $1. Booking at Moutrie's. 5.30 matinee, Mary…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-13 - 1923-06-13
Summary:

Today is First National Day in Hongkong. Every cinema in town is showing a First National attraction. Tonight at The Coronet: Interport Cricket, The Lincheng Affair and Rowing at Henli make up the B. A. T. Topical which is showing with 'Love, Honour and Behave.' Star: Tonight and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-13 - 1923-06-13
Summary:

Today is First National day in Hongkong. Every cinema in town is showing a First National attraction. Look out for this trademark. It is the sign of a good show. Tonight at the Coronet: Interport Cricket, the Lincheng Affair and Rowing at Henli make up the B. A. T. Topical, which is showing with…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-06-16 - 1923-06-16
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight only, Katherine MacDonald in Robert W. Chambers' greatest novel, 'The Turning Point,' The B. A. T. Coy's Snappy News Reel, and Century Comedy. Commencing Tomorrow, Mary Pickford in 'The Love Light,' a United Artists super attraction.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-06-16 - 1923-06-16
Summary:

Hongkong Amusements tonight and tomorrow. The Coronet: Tonight only, Katherine MacDonald in Robert W. Chamber's 'The Turning Point.' Also Town Topic No. 3, the B. A. T. Company's snappy newsreel and Century Comedy. Commencing tomorrow, Mary Pickford in 'The Love Light,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-29
Summary:

Beginning October 31st, the Grand Theatre, Queen's Road East, is going to remodel the 9:15 show especially to appeal to Europeans. To achieve this, along with artistic decoration, an orchestra is installed upstairs and special ticket offices are provided for circle seats. Charge of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-31
Summary:

The Grand in Wanchai has got together a good programme for the first night of their new season. The J. C. Williams Company is a combination of various artistes, and Reginald Denny has such a big following that 'The Kentucky Derby,' in which he is the star, should draw a big crowd. The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-26 - 1923-11-26
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only, Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door.' The Grand: Today & tomorrow, Harold Lloyd in 'Doctor Jack.' The Star: Today only at 5.30, 7.15 & 9.15, 'Japanese Earthquake Pictures,' presented by the Taiwan Company [sic].

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-26 - 1923-11-26
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only, Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door.' The Grand: Today and tomorrow, Harold Lloyd in 'Dr. Jack.' The Star: Today only at 5.30, 7.15 and 9.15, Japanese earthquake pictures presented by the Taiwan company. Usual star prices.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-26 - 1923-11-26
Summary:

The Coronet: Today only, Mary Pickford in 'Through the Back Door.' The Grand: Today and tomorrow, Harold Lloyd in 'Doctor Jack.' The Star: Today only at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'Japanese Earthquake Pictures' presented by the Taiwan Company. Usual Star prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-08-03
Summary:

Chinese Theatres – More places for amusement are now available for the Chinese in the Colony. The Chinese theatres which had suspended business for nearly a month are gradually re-opening. The Tai Ping Theatre is giving moving picture shows every night, and the Li Yuen Lok theatrical company, to…