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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-16 - 1923-03-16
Summary:

There will be a cinematograph display for children and adults, of films of Canadian life, scenery and industries this afternoon, Friday, March 16th at 5.30 p.m. The films have been very kindly lent by Mr. P. D. Sutherland and no charge will be made for admission. All members of the institute,…

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-08 - 1924-11-08
Summary:

November 11th to 17th, 'Squibs M. P.'; 'The Harbour Lights' by G. R. Sims; 'The Son of Kissing Cup'; 'Hutch Stirs ‘em Up'; 'The Gay Corinthian'; 'Reveille.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-10
Summary:

It seems appropriate that a week of British films should gain the patronage of H. E. Governor. It should gain the whole-hearted support of those whose general criticism has been that we have too much American element served up in our film entertainments. The feature British film will include…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-10
Summary:

With the General Election still in our minds, a representation of a British House of Commons scene, true to life, even to the members thereof, should not come amiss. 'Squibs M.P.' is to be screened at the Coronet's Tuesday, being the first of the all British films to be shown by…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-11-17
Summary:

This evening's picture 'The Harbour Lights' continues the brief season of British films and introduces us to a story the exact opposite of 'Squibs M.P.'. In 'The Harbour Lights,' Geo. R. Sims, who had no idea that any of his famous plays would be screened, has…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-17
Summary:

Betty Balfour as 'Squibs M.P.,' after a week of glorious fun which will not soon be forgotten, gives place to a story that is full of the action that is dear to all classes of cinema-goers. Geo. R. Sims is responsible for the story. Sims created the remarkable record of writing a…