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: 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: 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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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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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: 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…

10
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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-22
Summary:

The Scott Antartic Expedition were admirably screened as a story of heroism and hardship. The picture is still drawing big houses in London, members of the Royal Family were deeply impressed and effort should be made to give the school children a matinee.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-24
Summary:

The cinematograph history of the Scott Antartic Expedition was shown at the Theatre Royal by means of film made by Mr. Herbert G. Ponting. It was fortunate to film a large school of deep sea creatures.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-09
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph is giving a special Matinee on Saturday in aid of the new Portuguese School.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-11
Summary:

A special grand matinee will be given at the Victoria Theatre in aid of the Portuguese School. A very attractive programme of pictures is to be provided.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-06 - 1914-11-06
Summary:

A Great Gala Night in aid of the Prince of Wales' Fund; Coming films screenings including 'School Girl' (2 parts), 'The Love that Degrades', War Pictures and 'Boys of the Bulldog Breed' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-07 - 1914-11-09
Summary:

Coming films screenings including 'School Girl' (2 parts), 'The Love that Degrades', 'War Pictures' and 'Boys of the Bulldog Breed' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-19
Summary:

There is an increase of juvenile crime arising out of the war in London and Germany, due to shortening hours of school, a rising spirit of adventure and by cinematograph films depicting daring crimes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-23 - 1916-12-23
Summary:

Screening of 'The Diamond from the Sky' (16th and 17th episodes) and 'The School Girl'; Coming Xmas Matinee with special programme, sweets and toys will be given to children

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-25 - 1916-12-25
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Diamond from the Sky' (16th and 17th episodes) and 'The School Girl'; Coming Xmas Matinee with special programme, sweets and toys will be given to children

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-08
Summary:

A special matinee is to be given in the Victoria Theatre on Tuesday. The proceeds of which will be devoted to the Portuguese Red Cross Society. A splendid programme has been arranged, included 'Twenty minutes of Love,' a Chaplin comedy, 'The Millionaries' [sic], 'The…