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: 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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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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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-05-30
Summary:

On Easter Monday, at the Victoria Hall, Miss Rosina Filippi's scheme of a People's Theatre will become an accomplished fact. Owing to lack of funds, she has been compelled to abandon her original intention of producing 'The Merchant of Venices,' 'Romeo and Juliet,…

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-11-05 - 1914-11-07
Summary:

A great gala night on Friday, 6th November, in aid of The Prince of Wales Fund, 'Hongkong Volunteers' and other local gentlemen. The great comedy, 'The School Girl' in 2 parts, on Saturday, 7th November, for 3 nights only. A powerful drama, 'The Love that Degrades.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-06-20
Summary:

Special performances are being given tomorrow afternoon and evening in the Victoria Theatre in aid of the funds of the Portuguese School in this colony. Among those who will contribute to the entertainment are Mr. Bruno Rocha, Mr. F. Latymer, Mr. Morbey, Mr. Louis Meo, Mr. A. B. Allen, Mr. E. G…

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-12-12
Summary:

Mr. Herbert G. Ponting shared his views to the possibilities of the kinematograph for education purposes, as a medium on teaching history, natural history, art, literature legend and geography, etc. He was inspired by George Pearson, a former schoolmaster and now one of the most successful film…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-06-21
Summary:

A kinematograph was installed at the Warehousemen's Clerks' and Drapers' Schools at Purley, to be used in illustration of lessons on such subjects as history, geography, nature study, biology, and industrial processes. The school is said to be the first to possess a kinematograph…

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-10-22
Summary:

In the 7:30 evening show, there will be entertainment at the Botanical Gardens. Portuguese stall, Chinese Conjurers, Cinemas, Band of the Hongkong Philharmonic Society and 18th Infantry will perform.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-10-23 - 1918-10-23
Summary:

In morning, a sale of roses for Lady May's Rose Fund. At 12 noon, auction of special roses. In afternoon, gymkhana including 'Our Day' derby with side shows at Happy Valley. In evening, Portuguese stall, Chinese conjurers, cinema and bands will perform. Japanese firework will be…

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-31 - 1919-03-31
Summary:

Buckingham Palace; Sandhurst Cadets receive the King's Banner Scenes at the Lord Mayor's Show. 'The Last Charge' – a genuine picture taken on the last day of hostilities. Scenes in and from an Airship: Bird's eye view of London including St. Paul's. World War Over:…

15
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-28
Summary:

The Coronet is drawing large houses owing to the screening of 'The Million Dollar Dollies.' Film plot included. A Keystone comedy is also in the programme. Tonight the escapades of a school girl who saves her father from ruin will be shown, entitled 'Madcap Madge.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-27
Summary:

The Peace Celebration Committee which promised an entertainment to the school children in the Colony, kept its word yesterday by providing the pupils of the Belilios Girls' School entertainment in Victoria Theatre from 1 to 4 p.m. 'Voice of Destiny' with Baby Osborne and war…

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Headline: Kinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-22
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is showing Universal film 'The Nature Girl' played by Violet Mersereau. Lund is the producer. Another one screening includes 'The Jazz Monkey,' and Screen Magazine No.100. Every Tuesday and Thursday the World Theatre is going to have a matinee for…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-15 - 1922-07-15
Summary:

The Coronet: Tonight till Saturday, D. W. Griffith presents Lilian [sic] Gish in 'A Romance of Happy Valley.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, 'Black Beauty.' Sunday and Monday, 'The Courage of Marge O'Doone' and Larry Semon in 'School Days.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-21
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-08-11