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: 1908-01-26
Summary:

We understand that the Victoria Cinematograph is offering two performances for the benefit of the poor of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul; one today and the other on 2nd Feb.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-02-08
Summary:

The Hon. Secretary, Mr. Jose M. de Graca writes about the two performances offered by the 'Victoria Cinematograph,' and writes about the profit and the cost for the performance. The Committee of the Society wanted to thank Messrs. Ramos y Ramos [sic], the proprietors.

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Headline: Al Fresco Fete
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-28 - 1911-11-04
Summary:

Grand cinematograph show will be exhibited during the evening and night

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Headline: Al Fresco Fete
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-11-06
Summary:

The al fresco fete in the grounds of the Roman Catholic Cathedral last night was crowded. The good cause of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was liberally benefitted. Both the shooting gallery and cinematograph were largely patronised.

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Headline: Al Fresco Fete
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-10-24 - 1912-11-02
Summary:

To be held in the compound of the Roman Catholic Cathedral on Sunday, 3rd November from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Grand Cinematograph show will be exhibited during the evening and night.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-11-04
Summary:

At the Roman Catholic Church compound yesterday, the annual al fresco fete in connection with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was held. The cinematograph exhibition kindly given by Pathe Freres, was the means of attracting many stray dollars.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-11-11
Summary:

The Committee of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul report that the proceeds of the recent Al fresco fete amounted to $2,600 net. They wish to thank Messrs. Pathe Freres for their cinema exhibitions.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-03
Summary:

Mr. Fred B. Smith and Mr. Raymond Robins are on a world tour in a 'men and religion forward movement' and visit YMCA. They have a meeting in the City Hall and accompanied by the Messrs. Paul J. Gilbert, P.H. Metcalf, C.M. Keeler and Ed. W. Peck. Raymond Robins dealt with the social…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-29
Summary:

New York, Feb. 12 – A School for Dramatic Art for Animals has been started at Fort Lee, N.J., by Paul Bourgeois for the benefit of cinematograph companies. He has a collection of various animals, including lions and elephants.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-07
Summary:

The orchestra for the Victoria Cinematograph Theatre was expected to arrive yesterday by the French Packet Paul Lecat but did not do so. It is believed the musicians will be here by the next semester. The Victoria continues to exhibit films showing the most recent world events and interesting…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-15
Summary:

A cinematograph show is given at Kowloon with the funds of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-17
Summary:

Some hundreds of people turned out at the cinematograph entertainment given in Mr. Alves' extensive garden at Kowloon in aid of the Society St. Vincent de Paul. Also, The Film Exchange Company lent a series of Kowloon pictures for the event.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-21
Summary:

St. Paul's College must be warmly congratulated on the admirable efforts it has made to swell the Flood Relief Fund and on the success that had attended those efforts. Even in the worst of times there is always something to spare like cinematograph theatre benefits.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-10
Summary:

Abstracts of the accounts of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Hongkong, Wanchai and Kowloon districts from 1st October 1914 to 30th September, 1915. Proceeds of Cinema show at Kowloon is $161.67.

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-22
Summary:

Iron Claw' had to be interrupted owing to unavoidable delay. 'Greed' is still proceeding. New War pictures together with some good comics made a good programme. 'Via Wireless' will be screened from Friday, adapted from the play by Winchell Smith and Paul Armstrong,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-15 - 1918-08-15
Summary:

August 16, 17, 18, Gladys Hulette in 'A Crooked Romance,' a wonderful comedy drama with a supporting cast including Paul Clerget, the greatest pantomime artist in the world and a star in his own right.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-16 - 1918-08-17
Summary:

August 16th, 17th and 18th, Gladys Hulette and Paul Clerget in 'A Crooked Romance.' Also British Gazette No. 456, American Gazette No. 72 and 'Beat It,' Harold Lloyd in one of his funniest comedies. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-16 - 1918-08-16
Summary:

No one should miss the appearance of Paul Clerget in 'A Crooked Romance.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-19
Summary:

On Saturday evening, Victoria Theatre was practically full up by screening 'A Crooked Romance' featuring Gladys Hulette and Paul Clerget. Film synopsis included. Mention must also be made of one of Harold Lloyd's funniest comedies, 'Beat It.'