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: 1906-05-19 - 1906-05-19
Summary:

An exhibition of moving pictures will be given on May 19th. The pictures are largely of the late Russo-Japanese War; Some Okayama Orphanage scenes of events in London, the Continent and America were introduced. Price details included. Plan at the Robinson Piano Co., Ltd.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-05-18 - 1906-05-18
Summary:

An exhibition of moving pictures will be given on May 18th and 19th. The pictures are largely of the late Russo-Japanese War; Some Okayama Orphanage scenes of events in London, the Continent and America were introduced. Price details included. Plan at the Robinson Piano Co., Ltd.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-05-15 - 1906-05-16
Summary:

An exhibition of moving pictures will be given on May 17th, 18th and 19th. The pictures are largely of the late Russo-Japanese War; Some Okayama Orphanage scenes of events in London, the Continent and America were introduced. Price details included. Plan at the Robinson Piano Co., Ltd.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-05-17 - 1906-05-17
Summary:

An exhibition of moving pictures will be given on May 17th, 18th and 19th. The pictures are largely of the late Russo-Japanese War; Some Okayama Orphanage scenes of events in London, the Continent and America were introduced. Price details included. Plan at the Robinson Piano Co., Ltd. Mr. S.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-05-15
Summary:

The band of the Okayama Orphanage of Japan is to perform in the theatre Royal in order to raise fund for the orphanage. The children had travelled to a lot of countries. In addition there will be thrown on the screen cinematograph pictures of the late Russo-Japanese War and of events in Europe…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1906-05-14
Summary:

A very interesting series of entertainments is to be given at City Hall on the evenings of Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The proceeds are to be in aid of the Okayama Orphanage, Japan. Picture of the Russo-Japanese War will be shown, scenes including 'A Naval Engagement in the Japan Sea,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1906-05-18
Summary:

Moving Pictures, Cinematograph views are now being shown at the City Hall in aid of the Okayama orphanage.

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

The management of this theatre informs us that it has secured from Pathe a complete picture of the Japan earthquake and that it shows no less than 22 big scenes. These show the general aspect of the city after the disaster, the extent of the disaster so far as the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-08-14
Summary:

Several hundred foreigners and Japanese at the Kamakura Gekijo were disappointed recently when the local police entered the theatre shortly before the showing of 'Douglas Fairbanks in Robin Hood' and issued an injunction against the film, reports the Japan Advertiser. The police…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-06 - 1923-09-08
Summary:

On Saturday night at 9.15, 'Proceeds in Aid of the Japan Disaster.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-15 - 1923-10-16
Summary:

At 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Monday and Tuesday, remarkable film of the great disaster in Japan, in 2 parts, showing the terrible damage caused by earthquake, flood and fire.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-27
Summary:

New York, Sept. 25 – Cinema concerns are now engaging in an aeroplane race across America in an effort to be here first with the Japanese earthquake films. It is understood that one flyer started from Seattle and another from San Francisco. The former is reported to have reached the Great Falls…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-31 - 1923-11-03
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lew Cody in 'The Butterfly Man.' Also 'Japan After Earthquake.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-16
Summary:

The disastrous effects of the terrible upheaval in Japan may be seen on the screen of the World Theatre. Further pictures are expected from the devastated country. The dare-evil picture, featuring the famous Hoot Gibson, is attracting full houses.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-26
Summary:

When the hero and the heroine rush towards each other, and the film gives a sudden jerk, you know something has happened that you were not permitted to see – that is in Japan. What happens in that brief interval is now to be revealed to a curious public by order of the police. The Japan Times…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-13
Summary:

The Cinematograph – The cinema has become the most popular form of amusement in Japan, according to Mr. Nahuki, a sociologist. He thinks the people have shown excellent judgement, for motion pictures appeal to all classes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-27
Summary:

The use of the aeroplane for the quick despatch of special cargoes is being spectacularly demonstrated in America. Reuter says the cinema concerns there are engaging in a race across the Continent to be the first to show the Japan earthquake films in New York. New York is better served than…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-01 - 1923-11-03
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lew Cody in 'The Butterfly Man,' a story of human interest and heart appeal. Also 'Japan After Earthquake,' a picture showing the ruins of branch offices of local concerns. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-09-15
Summary:

A theatrical performance, in Portuguese, is to be staged at Kowloon Theatre tonight in aid of the Japan Earthquake Relief Fund. The drama will be followed by two fares which will cause roars of laughter.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-07-14
Summary:

The Nippon and Shochiku Cinema companies have announced their decision to abandon the boycott on American films, says the Japan Advertiser, after representatives of the companies had held a conference with the police at the request of the latter. The police are said to have urged abandonment of…