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: 1907-12-06
Summary:

The management of the Hong Kong Cinematograph announces that two performance of a new series of pictures will be given nightly at the theatre, opposite the Central market. One show is from 6:30 to 8:30, and the other from 9 to 11 pm.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-04-13 - 1908-04-16
Summary:

(Opposite Central Market) Entirely under new management. Films - Comic, dramatic and sensational. Never seen in Hong Kong. Schedule details included.

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-08-17
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph Co., has now acquired the Hongkong Cinematograph and opened on Saturday evening to a large audience at a much cheaper price than that charged for admission to the Victoria. At both places of entertainment the pictures will be the very latest and the management is…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-15 - 1909-05-17
Summary:

Grand opening night for a few nights only. Sensational novelties including bare foot dancing on glasses by Professor Vicente Kemppo

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-18 - 1909-05-19
Summary:

For a few nights only. Sensational novelties including bare foot dancing on glasses by Professor Vicente Kemppo

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-20 - 1909-05-21
Summary:

Last two nights of Professor Vicenti Kemppo's performance

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-27
Summary:

In addition to the liberal programme of interesting pictures shown at the Hongkong Cinematograph, which is under new management, Mr. Harold F. Evelyn, a New Zealander, gave a display of feats of strength and showed by keeping time to music the great command he has of each muscle.

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-06-24
Summary:

A Chinese debtor who came up for his public examination in bankruptcy at the Supreme Court on Thursday afternoon proved that he was a man of many parts. First he was in Government service, then became a manager of Connaught Hotel, next he took a share in a one-price foreign good store, then he…

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-01 - 1916-09-01
Summary:

This new theatre will open tomorrow under European management; the most comfortable theatre in the colony with excellent pictures and good music; price details included.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-01
Summary:

The old Lands Office in Queen's Road has been converted into a cinematograph Theatre. The entertainment is under European management and seats at popular prices. There will be a full orchestra under Professor Gonzales.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-14
Summary:

Due to the success of 'Neal of the Navy,' the management of the new Hongkong Theatre has been able to make arrangements for the serial film's production. Three episodes and a Keystone comedy will be on every change of programme.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-18
Summary:

In addition to the showing of The Million Dollar Mystery, the management announces another attraction to be screened. The new picture 'The Trey o' Hearts' has 15 episodes, and the first three episodes will be screened tonight.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-19
Summary:

The Manager of Hongkong Theatre advertises that there will be no performance at the theatre today, so as not to clash with the 'Our Day' Celebrations.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-08
Summary:

The management of the Hongkong Theatre has secured 'Neptune's Daughter' and are showing it for three nights.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-07
Summary:

The promoter of the Benefit Matinee begs to tender his thanks to the management of the Hongkong Theatre for the generosity. The total amount has been handed over to the treasurer of the Portuguese Association of Mutual Help.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-10 - 1917-02-13
Summary:

Screening of 'Peg O' The Ring' (1st and 2nd episodes) featuring Lucille Love and Hugo and Keystone Comics

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-12
Summary:

The manager of Hongkong Theatre has procured another serial film 'Goddess' and 'Peg o' the Ring' and 'Terence O. Rourke.'

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-09 - 1917-06-09
Summary:

Screening of 'Bride of Mystery' featuring Lucille Love & Hugo, 'A Page in Life' featuring Anna Little & Herbert Rawlinson, and Comedies

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-11 - 1917-06-12
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Bride of Mystery' featuring Lucille Love & Hugo, 'A Page in Life' featuring Anna Little & Herbert Rawlinson, and Comedies

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-05
Summary:

A new serial film of sixteen episodes will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre from 6th inst and on subsequent Saturdays, the well-known Lucille Love and Hugo will take the principal roles. Two new dramas 'Divorce' and 'After many Years' of touching stories are being screened…