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: 1909-01-22 - 1909-02-12
Summary:

Two performances every night; Children's matinee with reduction of prices in aid of the 'Home for the Poor'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-03-24 - 1915-03-24
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Poor Children' (4 parts, 6,000 ft), 'Which is Which?', 'To the Victor the Spoils' and 'A Fine Day for Tweedledum'; Orchestra in attendance; Coming film: 'The Broken Song'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-24 - 1915-03-26
Summary:

From Mar 24 to 26, the powerful and exciting drama 'Poor Children' in 4 parts - length 6,000 feet; 'Which is Which,' comic; 'To the Victor the Spoils'; 'A Fine Day for Tweedledum'; On Mar 27, 'The Broken Song' in 6 parts - length 8,000 feet;…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-03-25 - 1915-03-25
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Poor Children' (4 parts, 6,000 ft), 'Which is Which?', 'To the Victor the Spoils' and 'A Fine Day for Tweedledum'; Orchestra in attendance; Coming film: 'The Broken Song'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-03-26 - 1915-03-26
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Poor Children' (4 parts, 6,000 ft), 'Which is Which?', 'To the Victor the Spoils' and 'A Fine Day for Tweedledum'; Orchestra in attendance; Coming film: 'The Broken Song'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-10 - 1915-12-11
Summary:

On Dec 11, the great historical film 'Joan of Arc' in 4 parts, every child should see this picture; Pathe's latest Gazette and various comic including 'Poor Old Uncle' and 'A Champion Just the Same.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-10 - 1915-12-11
Summary:

The historical film in 4 parts, 'Joan of Arc,' on Saturday, 11th December. Pathe's gazette included. Comics including 'Poor Old Uncle,' 'A Champion Just the Same' and various other.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-11 - 1915-12-11
Summary:

Film screening of 'Joan of Arc' (4 parts); Screening of Pathe's Latest Gazette and 'Poor Old Uncle'

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-28 - 1916-08-28
Summary:

On Aug 28, a scream at the Victoria: 'Goodness Gracious' (3 reel comedy); 'Sham Wiffles' (amusing comedy); 'The Knockout' (by request, 2 reel Chaplin); 'Teddy and the Lion Tamer' (a scream); 'Poor Policy' (a side-splitter); interesting: Pathe…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-28 - 1916-08-28
Summary:

Screening of 'A Scream at the Victoria', 'Sham Wiffles', 'The Knockout' by Chaplin, 'Teddy & the Lion Tamer', 'Poor Policy'; Pathe's British Gazette: 'The Turmoil in Ireland'; Coming performance by Dr. Rowe, the Mystic King

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-29 - 1916-08-29
Summary:

On Aug 29, the great detective film 'The Blue Diamond' in 3 parts; 4th series of 'The Black Box Mystery' [sic]; comics: 'The Professors Experiment'; 'Poor Policy'; 'Three Mothers in Law'; 'Billy Boy's Bad Tip'; interesting: Pathe…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-29 - 1916-08-29
Summary:

Screening of 'The Great Detective Film', 'The Blue Diamond' (4th episode), 'Black Box Mystery'; Comics: 'Professor's Experiments', 'Poor Policy', 'Three Mother in Laws', 'Billy Boy's Bad Tip'; and Pathe's…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-16 - 1918-07-16
Summary:

When we take extra advertising space for our picture programme, it means that we have something right out of the ordinary to bring to the notice of cinema-goers. It would be poor policy on our part to mislead our patrons in this repeat. We believe that when you have seen the exciting drama that…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-01 - 1920-05-01
Summary:

Tonight at the Coronet, a splendid news reel, a ‘Snub' comedy that is right up to standard, a six-part Goldwyn play by Rex Beach, and a musical programme that is alone worth the price of admission. None of the petty annoyances caused by inartistic advertising slides, old and scratched…

15
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-06-26 - 1920-06-26
Summary:

Today, Charming Bessie Love in 'A Daughter of the Poor.' Max Linder comedy and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-26 - 1920-06-26
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Bessie Love in 'A Daughter of the Poor.' Also British Gazette and Rolin comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-07 - 1920-09-10
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Madge Kennedy in 'The Danger Game.' Also Pathe News and 'Fresh Paint.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Little Red Decides.' September 9 & 10 Remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'A Daughter of the Poor.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-07 - 1920-09-10
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Madge Kennedy in 'The Danger Game.' Also Pathe News and 'Fresh Paint.' At 7.15 p.m., 'Little Red Decides.' September 9 & 10 Remarks: 7.15 p.m. programme changes to 'A Daughter of the Poor.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-09 - 1920-09-10
Summary:

Tonight, Madge Kennedy in 'The Danger Game.' Pathe news and 'Fresh Paint.' At 7.15 p.m., 'A Daughter of the Poor.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-11 - 1920-09-14
Summary:

All British programme including 'A Romany Lass' 6 parts. 'Around the Town' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m., 'A Daughter of the Poor.' September 13 remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'The Lure of Heart's Desire.'