A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1903-02-14 - 1903-02-24
Summary:

Department store ad. Sale of Cinemagraphs in various prices. Mentioned that Cinemagraphs can be worked by a child.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1908-07-18
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinema-Theatre is visiting Hong Kong. Their performance last night in a hall at No. 2 Zetland Street started shortly after eight. With the Manila String Band in attendance, and with Mr. Gongiles at the piano, the first performance was a song 'Honey Boy' by Miss Thelma.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-09-01 - 1908-09-07
Summary:

(2 Zetland Street 2) The best cinematograph show in Hong Kong. Every night at 9:15 p.m. Miss R. Giralda - Spanish dances. Miss Hortensia - Spanish songs. Mr Torras - Tenor songs. New songs nightly. New pictures every second night.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-11-11
Summary:

Shameen, November 8 – Illuminations: At 9:30 in the evening another concert was given by the band, accompanied by a cinematograph entertainment, which was thoroughly enjoyed. The grounds of the Consulate were beautifully set off above the main gateway. A word of praise is due to Consul Fox for…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-02-08 - 1912-03-08
Summary:

Every evening at 7 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., cinematograph d'elite, the latest pictures with the best artists; matinees every Saturday and Sunday at 4 p.m., 50, 30 and 20 cents, children half-price to all parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-04-22 - 1911-04-24
Summary:

3 special Cinematograph Vaudeville pictures this week: The Clown (coloured, Max Linder in search of a sweetheart); The Sceptre (Miss Vera Ferrace and Miss Grace Vyveene); Arriving Shortly -- Miss Grace Wilson (look out for Vera Ferrace's benefit).

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-10-19
Summary:

The Ministering Children's League's bazaar and fancy fete are to be held this afternoon on the Volunteer Parade Ground. The cinematograph which is kindly being provided by Mr. R. H. Stephenson will undoubtedly attract grown-ups as well as children.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-10-21
Summary:

Beautiful weather favoured the fancy fete in connection with the Ministering Children's League. The Entertainments: The entertainments this year were on a more lavish scale than in former years. It included a cinematograph exhibition, kindly given by Mr. R. H. Stephenson of the Bijou…

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Headline: Peak Club
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-21 - 1916-08-23
Summary:

A Cinematograph entertainment will be given at 9.15 pm on Aug 24 on the lower tennis lawn; 'Untold Stories of the War,' a lecture with photographs will be given by Mr. Frederic Coleman, F. R. G. S.; price detail included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-05 - 1922-08-05
Summary:

Lilian [sic] Gish and Robert Harron in 'The Greatest Question.' A Griffith special production at the only theatre in the Colony that is capable of presenting it as a Griffith film should be presented.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-05 - 1922-08-05
Summary:

Monday, July 7th, Lillian Gish and Robert Harron in 'The Greatest Question.' A Griffith special production at the only theatre in the colony that is capable of presenting it as a Griffith film should be presented.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-05 - 1922-08-05
Summary:

Monday, August 7th, Lilian [sic] Gish and Robert Harron in 'The Greatest Question,' a Griffith special production at the only theatre in the colony that is capable of presenting it as a Griffith film should be presented.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-07 - 1922-08-07
Summary:

Owing to the enormous success of Jackie Coogan in 'Peck's Bad Boy,' the management of the Coronet are holding this film over for one more day. D. W. Griffith's wonder film, 'The Greatest Question,' will be shown on Tuesday. Don't miss this last chance. Today at…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-07 - 1922-08-07
Summary:

A $2 picture at ordinary prices! Tomorrow, D. W. Griffith presents Lillian Gish and Robert Harron in 'The Greatest Question.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-08 - 1922-08-08
Summary:

The Coronet: Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'The Greatest Question.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9 p.m., Negligee Dance. Tickets $1.5 at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-08 - 1922-08-08
Summary:

D. W. Griffith presents 'The Greatest Question,' a momentous drama of today, a First National attraction. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-08 - 1922-08-08
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 6.15, 7.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'The Greatest Question.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m., negligee dance. Ton of ice. Tickets at Moutrie's $1.50.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-08-08 - 1922-08-08
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'The Greatest Question.' Kowloon Theatre: Tonight at 9 p.m., negligee dance, tons of ice. Tickets at Moutrie's $1.50.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-09 - 1922-08-10
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'The Greatest Question.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15, 'The Jungle Goddess,' and 'Snub' Pollard in 'Cash Customers.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-08-09 - 1922-08-10
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, D. W. Griffith's 'The Greatest Question.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, 'The Jungle Goddess' and ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Cash Customers.'