A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-01-17
Summary:

The eighth number of the Queen's Empire depicts the pastimes of the people of the Empire, the first picture showing an animated scene in a London School play-ground. The picture of a Chinese theatre in Singapore is of local interest.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-05-18
Summary:

The appearance of Miss Beryl Lytton at the Hongkong Cinematograph on Saturday and Sunday evenings attracted a good house and the singing of this young lady was received with enthusiasm. The pictures were excellent, particularly the series representing riding fests in an Italian School of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-10-12
Summary:

At a meeting held in the Tai Ping Theatre on Sunday. Mr Lau Chu Pak, who presided, spoke on the necessary for a hall being provided for the Chinese, which might be used as a lecture room, a school for teaching classical Chinese, or a place where distinguished visitors could be entertained.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-03-04
Summary:

According to a report by American Medicine (New York), the use of the moving pictures in the teaching of surgery will probably soon become an assured fact. Already moving pictures are being utilised in some of our schools, but now that the manufacture, exposure, and reproduction of these…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-06-23
Summary:

An intensely interesting film showing the funeral of King Edward VII as it took place in London last month was exhibited for the first time in the Salon Cinema, Wyndham Street. The film, which was in three long sections, was extremely clear. All the notabilities, His Majesty the King and the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-06-26
Summary:

The girls of the C.M.S. schools were given an extra treat by the Coronation committee and others. This took the form of a specially arranged cinematograph entertainment at the Victoria theatre, to which the pupils of Fairlea, Kowloon Victoria Home, St. Stephens' Girls College and six out of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-07-14
Summary:

The Chinese Amateur Dramatic Club, Lum Long Wan King, will give a series of performances at the Chung Hing Theatre, in aid of the funds of the Orphanage and Poor Schools to be established.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-12-14
Summary:

As a result of the variety entertainment held at the Theatre Royal, under the auspices of the Palace Theatre, Mount Austin, the Diocesan Girls School and the Eyre Refuge have each benefited to the extent of $100 each.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-06-01
Summary:

The 'Rangoon Gazette' has a suggestive article which indicates that in the application of the Kinematograph to the educational process in schools, an invaluable field of usefulness may be discovered. The time seems to be not far off when it will become a universal means of instruction…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-31
Summary:

Bishop Pozzoni said that he should be sorry to be considered one of those who decried the educational and instructive value of the cinematograph, but he said without fear of contradiction that the so-called 'picture places,' where all manner of films are indiscriminately thrown on the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-01
Summary:

A picture which is intended to pass a little time pleasantly for adults may have an unsettling effect upon school children. Therefore, parents and guardians should keep an eye on the young people under their care. As with theatres, so with literature.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-02-22 - 1913-02-25
Summary:

Pathe Gazette's World's News in Picture including 'Wiffles Tries Cinema Acting', 'School of Gymmasts', 'A Ture Fish Story', 'Rinking Mad'and drama film 'Nais Miscoulin'; Performance by Miss Cecile Stephano, Miss Dollie Swift and Miss…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-02-22 - 1913-02-25
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. World's news in pictures, Pathe Gazette, is included. Programme including a fine scenic, 'The River Clyde'; 'School of Gymnasts' [sic]; 'A True Fish Story'; 'Rinking Mad.' The drama, Nais Miscoulin. Performances by Miss Cecile…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-24 - 1913-02-25
Summary:

9.15 programme: World's News in Pictures by Pathe Gazette, 'Wiffles Tries Cinema Acting,' 'The River Clyde' (a fine scenic), 'School of Gymnasts' [sic], 'A True Fish Story,' and 'Rinking Mad'; 'Nais Miscovlin' (drama); performances…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-02-27
Summary:

The picture programme is capitally varied and includes some good comics. Currently events are shown on the Pathe Gazette, the latest happenings being all faithfully recorded. An interesting film shows some of the extraordinary fears that are accomplished at the School of Gymnastics at Tanville.…

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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: 1913-08-23 - 1913-08-25
Summary:

Films screening of 'The Power of Love' (in 3 parts), 'To Save Her Mistress', 'A School Romance' and 'Hello, Central'; Performances by Olga Montez and Kitty Raynor

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-08-23 - 1913-08-25
Summary:

Change of programme for 23rd, 24th and 25th Aug, the following magnificent pictures will be screened: the dramatic film 'The Power of Love' (in three parts), the comic pictures, 'To Save Her Mistress,' 'A School Romance,' 'Hello Central,' 'Wiffles…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-08
Summary:

A simultaneous increase of 25% in the price of photographic plates by English makers, said to be the result of the formation of an agreement on the part of the makers of all the so-called English popular English brands, has caused considerable complaint in the press on the amateurs. The Bradford…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-06
Summary:

The Girl on the Film' was voted one of the greatest hits. 'The Dancing Mistress' would be produced tonight with its story about 'The Dancing Mistress' who was dismissed from the Dover school which ended with a happy finale.