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: 1906-11-06
Summary:

After a cinematograph exhibition which was held at the Royal Palace at Racconigi, Piedmont, Italy, King Victor Emmanuel shook hands with the entertainer.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-11-11
Summary:

Shameen, November 8 – Illuminations: At 9:30 in the evening another concert was given by the band, accompanied by a cinematograph entertainment, which was thoroughly enjoyed. The grounds of the Consulate were beautifully set off above the main gateway. A word of praise is due to Consul Fox for…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-11-12
Summary:

Shameen, November 10 – The concert at the close of the King's Birthday celebration was a huge success, 400 seats were provided and latecomers had to stand. It was a happy idea to have the cinematograph and the band of the 13th Rajputs. Miss H. Thorne was demanded to have an encore for each…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-11-26
Summary:

The festivities on the 9th inst. at Saigon, in commemoration of H.M. the King's birthday were of a brilliant nature. In the cinematograph shows, pictures of the coronation of King Edward, and the march of the Life Guards were shown.

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Publication Date: 1910-01-27
Summary:

The Salon Cinema-Theatre gave their second benefit performance last night with the performance by Miss Doris McAuley. The programme was a long and attractive one and was pronounced the best that has yet been produced by a cinematograph show in the Colony. The artistes including Ada King, Hilda…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-25
Summary:

Cinematograph shows appear to be growing in popular regard in the Colony. The King's Electric Theatre which has been recently opened at Yaumati by the same syndicate that owns Bijou Scenic Theatre, with Mr. J. Lafferty as lessee and manager, is attracting large crowds of Chinese nightly.…

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Headline: Al Fresco Fete
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-28 - 1911-11-04
Summary:

At 9 to 11 p.m. on Sunday, 5th November, 1911. Price details included. Tea, cakes and refreshments are served in the afternoon and night. Grand cinematograph show is exhibited during the evening and night. Performance by the Band of the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry from 9 to 11 p.m.…

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Headline: Al Fresco Fete
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-24 - 1912-11-01
Summary:

In aid of the funds of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to be held in the compound of the Roman Catholic Cathedral on Sunday; 3rd Nov from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. under the most distinguished patronage of His excellency the Governor Sir Francis, Henry May and Lady May; admission ticket $ 1.00 which…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-15
Summary:

The spacious compound of the Roman Catholic Cathedral presented a most animated scene. Scout Master A. J. Edwards and staff kindly lent their assistance to the Bazaar's cinematograph show.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-21 - 1921-12-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, 'The Kid,' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today only at 5.30 & 9 p.m., 'The Silver King,' 'Paper Hangers' and dancing.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-21 - 1921-12-21
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, 'The Kid' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today only at 5.30 and 9 p.m., 'The Silver King' and 'Paper Hangers.' Dancing, best floor in the colony.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-12-21 - 1921-12-21
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'The Kid' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre, today only at 5.30 and 9 p.m., 'The Silver King' and 'Paper Hangers.' Also dancing. Best floor in the colony.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-13 - 1923-04-16
Summary:

2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Max Linder of 'The Three Must-Get-Theres,' Larry Semon in 'A Pair of Kings' and interesting Topical Budget.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-13 - 1923-04-16
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Max Linder in 'The Three Must Get Theres' and Larry Semon in 'A Pair of Kings.' Also interesting Topical Budget.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-14 - 1924-06-17
Summary:

Commencing today, the Topical Budget is here again starting with the King at the British Empire Exhibition. Also George Arliss in 'The Silent Voice' or 'The Man Who Played God.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-14 - 1924-06-17
Summary:

Commencing today, the Topical Budget is here again starting with the King at the British Empire Exhibition. Also George Arliss in 'The Silent Voice' or 'The Man Who Played God.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-14 - 1924-06-14
Summary:

Today till Tuesday, the Topical Budget is here again starting with the King at the gorgeous British Empire Exhibition. At usual times and prices.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-16 - 1924-06-16
Summary:

Today and tomorrow at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, George Arliss in 'The Silent Voice' or 'The Man Who Played God,' presented by Distinctive Productions Inc., directed by Harmon Weight. Also the King at the opening of the gorgeous British Empire Exhibition in the latest Topical…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-30 - 1924-06-30
Summary:

Stately pageantry greets King Ferdinand and Queen Marie of Roumania; King and Queen escort them through British Dominions at Wembley, in the latest Topical Budget. Baby Peggy in 'Such Is Life,' a two-reel comedy. Tom Moore in 'Officer 666.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-11 - 1924-08-11
Summary:

You can never afford to miss a programme like this one. Mack Sennett's 'The Shriek of Araby' with Ben Turpin and Kathryn McGuire; Johnny Jones in Booth Tarkington's 'Edgar and the Teacher's Pet'; Topical Budget: Sir Robert Ho Tung at the Prime Minister's…