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: 1912-04-11
Summary:

The thrilling drama of 'St. George and the Dragon' is being depicted at the Victoria Theatre and the other pictures thrown on the screen are of the best.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-01
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre has arranged for weekly band nights on Thursday, when, in addition to the picture show, the band of the 1st K.O.Y.L.I. will play special programmes. Last night there was exhibited the most sensational film of the current year, the legendary masterpiece,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-24
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre: The Victoria Theatre was hired for the afternoon and evening by the Society, who entertained there a large number of men from the services. The programme was partly concert and partly pictures. An American Gazette, the amusing 'Kidder and Ko' and 'Two…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-12
Summary:

The Hon. Mr. H. E. Pollock, K. C., President of St. George's Society, informs us that it has been decided by the Committee of St. George's Society to cancel the original programme. There will now be no entertainment at the theatre or ball at the City Hall.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-12-18
Summary:

Under the patronage and by courtesy of H. E. Sir Edward and Lady Stubbs, an interesting film, illustrates the daily life of the Blinded Soldiers and Sailors at St. Dunstan will be shown at the Government House on Friday afternoon. The film, coupled with a short address by Mr. W. E. Cowen,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-12-18
Summary:

Under the patronage and by courtesy of H. E. Sir Edward and Lady Stubbs, an interesting film will be shown at the Government House on Friday afternoon. The film illustrates the daily life of the Blinded Soldiers and Sailors at St. Dunstan's. The film, coupled with a short address by Mr. W.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-23
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre announces that there will be no show tonight as the theatre has been lent to the St. George's Society. The Film 'Kidder Ko' will be shown at tomorrow's matinee.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-24
Summary:

Owing to the Victoria Theatre having been rented to the St. George's Society, the management of the theatre has decided to screen 'Kidder and Ko' at the matinee tomorrow. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-04-24
Summary:

St. George's Day being also the anniversary of Shakespeare, fitting that scenes from Shakespeare should form one of the main features of the day's programme. While we have all learnt to know that any theatrical performance which Mr. Walter Sinclair and Mr. and Mrs. C. H. P. Hay combine…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-04-23
Summary:

The Afternoon Programme: Afternoon performance for a celebration of St. George Day includes Side Shows, which consisted of a cinematograph display of funny picture 'Under New Management,' the arrangement being supervised by Mr Weiss. Then there was Professor Tobolski and the '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-30
Summary:

(Our Own Correspondent) Amoy, April 25 – St. George's day was very successfully celebrated in Amoy. The local Englishmen entertained their friends at the Amoy Club Theatre, and the American destroyer fleet being in port, they were fortunate in securing their popular band for the occasion.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-16
Summary:

A smoking concert and Cinema Performance concluded the evening on Saturday of St. Stephen's College Association's fourth annual meeting.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-09
Summary:

The sale of work at St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon, attracted very large attendances at both sessions on Saturday. In the evening, the grounds were illuminated with lanterns, followed by a cinematograph entertainment, gave considerable pleasure.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1897-04-29
Summary:

The Cinematograph exhibition at the City Hall has 'caught on' famously and the audiences are delighted with the wonderful display of art and science. Exhibitions are given daily and nightly in St. George's Hall.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-27
Summary:

Theatre-goers should see 'Find Your Man,' the picture which opened at the Coronet Theatre last night. June Marlowe plays the leading feminine role convincingly, Eric St. Clair, as her sweetheart. Other members of the cast are Charles Mailes, Pat Hartigan, Fred Stanton, Lew Harvey and…

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-08 - 1919-07-14
Summary:

To be held at St. Paul's College, on July 16th and 17th, 1919. Proceeds in aid of the ministering children's league, church extension and Christian education. Evening programme on July 16th at 7.30 p.m., open-air cinematograph (Charlie Chaplin with other at features); on July 17th at 7…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-16
Summary:

Much interest has been aroused over a film of Mr. Lloyd George's life, which is just being completed. The story was written by Sir Sidney Low, lecturer on Imperial and Colonial history, King's College, University of London, and made into a film by the well-known producer, Mr. Maurice…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-06
Summary:

The well kept lawns fronting St. Andrew's Church, Kowloon, were on Saturday the scene of much deserving activity on the occasion of a most successful bazaar and sale of work organized. In the afternoon, there was a well-chosen programme of music, and the evening was made very attractive by…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-27
Summary:

Last night, Coronet Theatre opened the screening of Warner Brothers Classic 'Find Your Man' featuring June Marlowe, Eric St. Clair and Rin-Tin-Tin. The supporting cast includes Charles Mailes, Pat Hartigan, Fred Stanton, Lew Harvey and Charles Conklin. The film displays some exotic…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-10
Summary:

Abstracts of the accounts of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Hongkong, Wanchai and Kowloon districts from 1st October 1914 to 30th September, 1915. Proceeds of Cinema show at Kowloon is $161.67.