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: 1909-10-06
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Your excellent editorial note of today regarding cinematograph pictures deserves more than passing consideration. Apart altogether from the question as to whether such pictures are intended to educate or amuse the public, there remains the fact that they can be made…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-07 - 1912-10-09
Summary:

A bazaar and fancy fete will be held (by kind permission of the commandant and officers of the Hongkong Volunteer Corps) on the Volunteer Parade Ground, on Saturday, October 19th from 2.30 to 6.30 p.m.; many novelties that are suitable for Christmas presents, including Children's play…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-12
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The writer believes that the programme of the cinematograph on Saturday and Sunday are unsuitable for children. The writer suggests that one matinee each week should be specially arranged for children.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-21
Summary:

The Committee of the M. C. L. wishes to thank the Cinematograph Co. for their two most successful shows.

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Headline: For Sale
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-07 - 1918-09-13
Summary:

Cinematograph (Pathe Home Cinema) automatic lighting, complete with screen and 10 plays including two of Max Linder, and one play in two parts. Condition of machine and films guaranteed. A proper drawing room cinema. Demonstration gladly given. Price $425. Apply Box No. 901, care of 'S. C.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-26 - 1918-10-01
Summary:

Propaganda by cinematograph. Wideawake importers anxious to increase their trade with the interior are requested to communicate with box no. 942, care of 'S. C. M. Post.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-05 - 1921-07-05
Summary:

In response to numerous requests, the management of the Coronet are screening for positively one day only, on Thursday, July 7th, at all performances, Hepworth's splendid British comedy, 'Alf's Button.' Booking now open. Phone 1743.

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Headline: The Empire
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-06 - 1921-08-06
Summary:

Today till Tuesday at 5.15 and 9.15, see Hepworth's all British comedy, 'Once Aboard the Lugger,' 6,000 feet of laughable comedy set in the loveliest part of rural England. You enjoyed 'Alf's Button'; you will be equally pleased with 'Once Aboard the Lugger.…

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Headline: Cinema Charges
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-27
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – A very long reply letter from H. W. Ray. It mentioned that the position of the Cinema Theatres in Hongkong today is that they make smaller profits on their turnover than the European retail houses. It should be understood that, for the theatre business, a proportion…

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Headline: Films Out East
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-11-30
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Mr. Ray's reply on the 'Films Out East' article. He has an opposite view. About China as a dumping ground for junk films. He hardly thinks Paramount, Realart, and Fox productions are to be classed in that category. He mentioned that the Coronet showed…

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Headline: Cinema Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-16
Summary:

(To the Editor, S. C. M. Post.) Mr. Ray's letter of today, full of malice towards yourself and me for the writing and publication of my letter on Saturday last, does not in any way prove that my statement re the extortionate charges at the Cinemas, is untrue. I should also like to inform Mr…