A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-07-22
Summary:

An entertainment of a refined and pleasing character is provided on the Praya, in the vicinity of Pedder's Wharf. Lumiere's improved cinematograph is a decided advance on the exhibitions. A new assortment of pictures is shown, and the grotesque results obtained by reversing some of the…

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Headline: Thurston
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1906-05-08
Summary:

The boards of the theatre at the City Hall have held the entertainment given by the Great Thurston and his company. The cinematograph was also an element for a good deal of the amusement, some of the pictures being exceedingly funny.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-05-14
Summary:

The Cinematograph in the rooms at the rear of Weismann's Café still flicks off pictures galore. The humourous views are an increasing source of amusement, and many others are decidedly entertaining. However from the scenic point of view the pictures are magnificently got up and are…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-07-23
Summary:

The Cinematograph entertainment in Weismann's Cafe attracted many people. The machine was an excellent one and showed the moving pictures with steadiness and brilliancy. The comic films were extremely amusing, the 'Electric Belt' in particular being screamingly funny. The '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-08-06
Summary:

The Cinematograph Pathe in the Weismann's large hall was a success on Sunday night, and the series of scared pictures was highly appreciated by the audience. After a brief interval, a few amusing films were used, and all agreed that they were some of the best seen in the Colony.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-08-17
Summary:

The Cinematograph Pathe is attracting good houses nightly in the large hall of Weisman's and the pictures are good. Today, at 4, there will be a matinee, and the amusing comic pictures are bound, as usual, to elicit roars of laughter, By special request, for 3 nights next week, the fine…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-08-19
Summary:

There was a good attendance at the Cinematograph Pathe in Weismann's room on Saturday evening, and the pictures shown were extremely entertaining and amusing. Tonight the Life and Passion of Christ will be depicted and a large house is anticipated. The Cinematograph is worth patronising.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-10-29
Summary:

The League of Ministering Children is a charity organization. Its aim is to help blind and destitute children. Details of the fundraising activities, the Bazaar and Fancy Fete, have already appeared in the newspaper's advertising columns. The variety entertainments, the Cinematograph, and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-10-06
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Your excellent editorial note of today regarding cinematograph pictures deserves more than passing consideration. Apart altogether from the question as to whether such pictures are intended to educate or amuse the public, there remains the fact that they can be made…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-01-11
Summary:

At the Music Halls: The farmers bustled off to the music halls, where the scenes were extraordinary. People flooded in a circular stream round the delta of Aldwych, where the fare was various. At the opening of the delta a 'Daily Mail' screen, above a cinematograph exhibition of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-03-30
Summary:

A very interesting lecture in Australia was given at the City Hall on Thursday evening, under the auspices of the Old Volumes Society by Mr J. B. Suttor, Commercial Commissioner in the East for New South Wales. Interesting cinematograph films illustrative of the scenery, sport, the farm etc.,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-06-03
Summary:

The kaleidoscope which originally was a plaything, and living pictures have up to the present been associated only with amusement. The Champagne riots at Rheims have found a new use for the cinematograph. The apparatus was brought into court and used with deadly effect.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-04-27
Summary:

An enjoyable concert was given last evening at the Victoria Theatre, Messrs Ramos and Ramos being responsible for its promotion on behalf of the fund to aid the sufferers in the appalling Titanic disaster. A fine selection of cinematograph films was introduced. Performance under Mr F. Gonzales…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-08
Summary:

A splendid cinematograph entertainment was given in the Refreshment Hall approved by Messrs. Ramos and Ramos of the Victoria Theatre. The performance was a great success and was greatly appreciated.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-12 - 1917-04-14
Summary:

On Apr 13, Pathe's famous serial, 15th and 16th episodes of 'The Iron Claw'; interesting: Pathe's Gazettes; Charlie in 'The Masquerader'; on Apr 18, performance by Lolita Ramos.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-12 - 1917-04-12
Summary:

Screening of 'Iron Claw' (15th & 16th episodes), British Gazette No. 401 (The Great War 1914-17, American News) and Comics; Coming performance by Miss Lolita Ramos

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-13 - 1917-04-13
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'Iron Claw' (15th & 16th episodes), Pathe's Gazettes 'Charlie the Masquerader'; Coming performance by Miss Lolita Ramos

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-13 - 1917-04-14
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Iron Claw' (15th & 16th episodes), British Gazette No. 401 (The Great War 1914-17, American News) and Comics; Coming performance by Miss Lolita Ramos

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-14 - 1917-04-14
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's 'Iron Claw' (15th & 16th episodes), Pathe's Gazettes 'Charlie the Masquerader'; Coming performance by Miss Lolita Ramos

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-15 - 1917-04-15
Summary:

Performance by Miss Lilita Ramos with her photo; Screening of 'Iron Claw' (15th & 16th episodes) and Pathe's Gazettes