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: 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-17
Summary:

Several deserving objects were set for the Bazaar which commenced yesterday at St. Paul's College, Glenealy. In the evening a cinema show was held, 'Lest we Forget' and Charlie Chaplin films being the attraction. Mr Jung Cheung Ying and Mr Chung kindly provided the films.

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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.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-23
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-11-04
Summary:

At the Roman Catholic Church compound yesterday, the annual al fresco fete in connection with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was held. The cinematograph exhibition kindly given by Pathe Freres, was the means of attracting many stray dollars.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-08
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-02-08
Summary:

The Hon. Secretary, Mr. Jose M. de Graca writes about the two performances offered by the 'Victoria Cinematograph,' and writes about the profit and the cost for the performance. The Committee of the Society wanted to thank Messrs. Ramos y Ramos [sic], the proprietors.

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

Young folk and elders too are looking forward to the Bazaar arranged for Wednesday and Thursday at St. Paul's College, Glenesly. In the evening there will be an open air cinematograph and Chinese theatrical performance.

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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: 1914-06-15
Summary:

A cinematograph show is given at Kowloon with the funds of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

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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: 1915-11-15
Summary:

The spacious compound of the Roman Catholic Cathedral presented a most animated scene. Scout Master A. J. Edwards and staff kindly lent their assistance to the Bazaar's cinematograph show.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-01-13
Summary:

The celebration of the fourth graduation of the Chung Hok class of St. Paul's Girls' School and distribution of certificates by Lady Severn will take place at the Queen's Theatre on Monday morning next.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-17
Summary:

Some hundreds of people turned out at the cinematograph entertainment given in Mr. Alves' extensive garden at Kowloon in aid of the Society St. Vincent de Paul. Also, The Film Exchange Company lent a series of Kowloon pictures for the event.

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Headline: Al Fresco Fete
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-11-06
Summary:

The al fresco fete in the grounds of the Roman Catholic Cathedral last night was crowded. The good cause of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was liberally benefitted. Both the shooting gallery and cinematograph were largely patronised.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-01-26
Summary:

We understand that the Victoria Cinematograph is offering two performances for the benefit of the poor of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul; one today and the other on 2nd Feb.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-20
Summary:

The combined orchestras of the Coronet and Kowloon Theatres give an orchestral concert in the Prince's Pavilion on Sunday afternoon. Proceeds will be devoted to the funds of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-21
Summary:

The combined orchestras of the Coronet and Kowloon Theatre give an orchestral concert in the Prince's Pavilion on Sunday afternoon. The collection will be handed over to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

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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.