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: 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: 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,…

24
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.

25
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.

26
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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-05 - 1914-11-07
Summary:

On Nov 6, the Grand Gala Night in aid of The Prince of Wales' Fund; for 3 nights only, the great comedy 'School Girl' in 2 parts, and the powerful drama 'The Love that Degrades'; look out for Nov 10 for War Picture, and 'Boys of the Bulldog Breed' on Nov 13.…

28
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].

29
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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-26
Summary:

The growth of juvenile crime is considered to be connected to the growing prevalence of unrestricted attendance of school children at cinema shows. The Association of Head Teachers at Nottingham passed the resolutions to (a) restrict the attendance of children at such shows by fixing a time and…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-23 - 1916-12-26
Summary:

On Dec 23, 16th and 17th episodes of 'The Diamond from the Sky'; also 'The School Girl,' a comedy in 2 parts; Xmas matinee details included.

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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

34
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

35
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-26
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, there was a special Christmas matinee. The programme was a good one, including, in addition to the 16th and 17th episodes of 'The Diamond from the Sky,' a two-part comedy 'The School Girl' and a most interesting gymnastic film.

36
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…

37
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-10
Summary:

The special matinee on behalf of the Portuguese Red Cross Society was well attended including orchestra performance, several films including Charlie Chaplin film and 'The Millionairess' and the singing of a Portuguese song.

38
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-31
Summary:

A grand matinee performance will be given in the above theatre on Thursday, February 8, in aid of the funds of the Portuguese School, which will shortly be established in this Colony. Through the courtesy and generosity of the management of the theatre, the whole of the proceeds will be devoted…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-31
Summary:

A grand matinee performance will be given in the Hongkong Theatre. The whole of the proceeds will be devoted to the funds of the Portuguese School. The P.R. Orchestra will be invited to join, under the conduction of Professors Gonzales and Sollis.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-05
Summary:

Owing to the Police Reserve parade the Benefit Matinee at the Hongkong Theatre in aid of the Portuguese School advertised to take place on that day is changed to the 5th inst. as previously announced.