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: 1918-10-28
Summary:

A special matinee is to be given at the Empire Theatre on Nov. 1st in aid of Portuguese Prisoners of War. An interesting programme has been arranged.

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-29 - 1918-10-31
Summary:

Tonight, showing 1st and 2nd episodes of 'Liberty' and various comics. There will be a special matinee on Friday, 1st November on behalf of Portuguese Red Cross Society at 5.15 p.m.

83
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-02
Summary:

A special matinee was given where the proceeds will be devoted to the fund for Portuguese Prisoners of War at the Empire Theatre under the auspices of Mr. J. Almeida.

84
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-04
Summary:

Mr J. A. de Almeida requests us to acknowledge the receipt of the donations for the fund of the Portuguese Prisoners of War and to thank all those who assisted him in selling tickets.

85
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-08
Summary:

Mr T. P. O'Connor, M.P., President of the Board of Censors, was present at the annual meeting of the London branch of the Cinematograph Exhibitors' Association. He believed that in time a cinema hall would be a feature of elementary school to aid children in their studies. He had…

86
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-09
Summary:

A special matinee is announced to take place at the Victoria Theatre on Tuesday next in aid of the Night Free School at Macao. Selected pictures will be screened.

87
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-10
Summary:

A free night school has been organised in Macau. A special matinee in aid of the funds of this school is announced to take place at the Victoria Theatre.

88
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-10
Summary:

The Kwangtung Educational Association was to keep open door to all members and friends on Saturday. Activities including cinematograph shows will be included. Invitations were issued to all schools principals of Canton.

89
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-15
Summary:

The promoters of that very successful matinee in aid of the Macao Free Night School which took place on Tuesday last wish to thank Messrs Pathe Freres for the loan of films and the management of the Victoria Theatre for the use of the building.

90
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:…

91
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.'

92
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-03
Summary:

Berlin, Apr. 23 – Owing to Spartacist agitation martial law has been proclaimed at Bremen. Restaurants, cinemas, theatres, and schools have been closed.

93
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-17
Summary:

In common with other communities the Chinese of the Colony are showing considerable interest in this splendid film at the Coronet. Hon. Mr. Lau Chu Pak and party were present last night and this afternoon the students of some of the schools, including St. Stephen's College and Diocesan…

94
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…

95
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-30
Summary:

Peace celebrations were held by Belilios Public School on September 26. By the generosity of the proprietor of the Victoria Theatre a matinee was given on Friday afternoon. The films shown included 'The Voice of Destiny' and topical news.

96
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-02
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre was crowded yesterday morning on the occasion of the annual prize distribution in connection with the Lai Ho English School.

97
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-07
Summary:

His Excellency the Governor was present at the Coronet Theatre yesterday morning when 'The Better ‘Ole' was screened. His Excellency expressed himself as well-pleased with the picture. The children of the Garrison School were invited.

98
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-18
Summary:

The cinematograph is very likely before long to occupy an important place in elementary education. The London County Council have been considering its possibilities for some time. With a portable apparatus, which can be used in any classroom, and a daylight screen, both of which have been…

99
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-05-19
Summary:

I believe the best way to teach children the great lessons of morality is to show them on the film the beautiful stories of the Bible,' said the Rev. Carey Bonner, general secretary of the Sunday School Union to a Daily Chronicle representative recently. Mr. Carey Bonner is a member of the…

100
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-02
Summary:

The annual prize distribution for children attending the Army Schools at Garden Road was held on Friday. Mr. Ray, the proprietor of the Coronet Theatre, very kindly stepped into the breach and invited the whole of the children to an entertainment at his theatre from 3 to 5 p.m. showing a fine…