A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Peak Club
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-30
Summary:

Members of the Peak Club and their friends are reminded that there will be a cinematograph performance at the Peak Club tomorrow, the 31st inst., commencing at 9.15 p.m. The cinematograph performance following will take place on Friday, February 16, instead of February 14, owing to the concert…

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Headline: The Canton Club
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-08-25
Summary:

Extensive building operations are in progress at the Canton Club. The old Club Theatre has been demolished, and we are to have erected a structure which, when finished, will be capable of accommodating the best theatrical companies visiting Hongkong.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-06
Summary:

Members of the Peak Club are reminded that the cinematograph performance at the Peak Club, in aid of War Charities, which was postponed from Friday the 2nd inst, will now take place on Friday the 9th inst. Tickets may obtain from Peak Club or at the Hongkong Club.

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Headline: Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-08 - 1920-10-08
Summary:

There will be no cinema show at the Club de Recreio tonight.

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Headline: Peak Club
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-03 - 1919-04-03
Summary:

Notice to members: a cinematograph entertainment will be given at the Peak Club on Tuesday next, 8th April at which amongst others will be depicted the celebrated film, 'Shoulder Arms.' Tickets $1.50 each may be obtained from E. L. Sim, Hon. Secretary.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-08-03
Summary:

Craigengower Cricket Club advertises that a cinema show will be given at the Club tomorrow night, at 9.15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-30
Summary:

Mr. Dick-Norton, Manager of the 'Globe Trotters' Co. asks us to announce that he has no connection whatsoever with the artistes advertised to appear at the Victoria Theatre last evening. He also wishes to announce that the 'Globe Trotters' will positively appear, as…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-18
Summary:

It may be true that a prophet has no honour in his own country, but happily, this does not apply to Amateur Dramatic Companies. The Quarry Bay A. D. C. have shown that they not only deserve success but that they can command it. For that reason, there is sure to be a crowded house at the Star…

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Headline: Club de Recreio
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-04 - 1920-09-04
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., al fresco cinema show under the management of Mr. H. W. Ray, Metro presents Olive Tell in 'Secret Strings,' also Billy West and Cub Comedies. September 4 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Secret Strings' at the open-air cinema show at the Club de…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-18
Summary:

Tomorrow night, the Star will add a further chapter to its history as a variety theatre, presenting this time the Quarry Bay A. D. C.'s production of 'Nothing but the Truth.' 'Nothing but the Truth' achieved such a signal success at the Taikoo Club that Kowloon amusement…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-26
Summary:

The recent local entertainment has enabled the Club to provide sufficient money for three Hongkong beds in Netlwy Hospital for wounded soldiers and sailors for one year. There's also a balance sheet showing the details of the financial outcome of the entertainment at the Victoria Theatre in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-31
Summary:

Overseas' Club arranged a variety entertainment at the Victoria Theatre. The Club aimed to provide funds for Hongkong beds in Netley hospital. The programme opened with a march played in good style by the Police Reserve Band. Pictures followed, the most interesting being a demonstration of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-01
Summary:

The company of talented artistes opened their season in Hongkong at the Peak Club, where they played to a crowded house. Performances by Wallingford Tate, Dick Norton, Miss Forbes. This company is appearing at the Victoria tonight. There will be no pictures.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-08-21 - 1916-08-23
Summary:

Cinematograph entertainment at 9:15 p.m. on Thursday, 24th August. The lecture (with photographs) at 9:30 p.m., 'Untold Stories of the War' by Mr. Frederic Coleman, on Saturday, 26th August. Tickets can be obtained from No. 1 Buy at the Club in $2 each. Proceeds are given to war…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-04 - 1920-09-04
Summary:

A splendid Metro photoplay entitled 'Secret Strings' and two comedies. The entire programme being new to Hongkong audiences. September 4 remarks: Alfresco cinema show under the management of Mr. H. W. Ray. Metro presents Olive Tell in 'Secret Strings.' Billy West and Club…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-09-17
Summary:

The attention of Kowloon residents is drawn to the advertisement which appears in another column of the open air cinema performance announced by Mr. H. W. Ray of the Coronet for tomorrow evening in the grounds of the Club de Recreio. The pictures selected are all first-class and the projection…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-17
Summary:

The attention of Kowloon residents is drawn to the advertisement of the open air kinema performance announced by Mr. H. W. Ray of the Coronet, for tomorrow evening in the grounds of the Club de Recreio. The pictures selected are all first-class and the projection is worthy of the Coronet…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-24
Summary:

Cinderella, an operette [sic] in three acts, will be presented by the children of Quarry Bay in the Taikoo Club Hall this evening. Grown-up children will notice that the moon in the palace scene is much steadier than the moon they see when coming home in a rickshaw from the Cinematograph.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-25 - 1915-12-28
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Mysterious Club' and 'The Merry Widow'; Orchestra in attendance

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-26 - 1916-04-26
Summary:

Films screeninngs including 'The Club of Suicides' (5 parts) and 'Flowing Waters' (2 parts)