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: 1921-04-21
Summary:

The Hongkong Chin Woo Athletic Association will celebrate its first anniversary on the 24th at the Kau Yu Fong Theatre. Demonstrations of the Chinese fistic art, a musical programme and speeches regarding the history and work of the Association and its benefit to the people will be given, and it…

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Headline: Chinese Boxing
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-26
Summary:

The recently established Chin Woo (Chinese boxing) Association celebrated its first anniversary at the New Victoria Cinema on Sunday by giving demonstrations of Chinese boxing.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-01-08 - 1921-01-12
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 & 9.15, showing a great Italian drama, 'The Phantom Athlete,' in 8 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-08 - 1921-01-12
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., showing a great Italian drama, 'The Phantom Athlete' in 8 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-04-08
Summary:

The cinema film world of Japan is agog over a report that the Empire Cinema Film Association in Osaka has decided to dissolve, putting over 400 studio actors and actresses out of jobs. The association called all its artistes together and Director Mayeda informed them that they would be paid off…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-13
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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-18 - 1924-08-18
Summary:

Today till Wednesday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Jesse L. Lasky presents a George Melford production, 'The Great Impersonation' with James Kirkwood, a Paramount picture. Illustration included. Also showing 'Hongkong Boy Scout Association Wolf Cub Party' and Scenes of Pekin…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-01
Summary:

The 'Prize Packets' who have delighted large audiences at the Victoria Theatre for the past week, concluded their season last night. They hope to stage a revue entitled 'Chin Chin Hongkong' on their return.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-10
Summary:

Max Linder's and other films continue to interest good houses at the Bijou Scenic Theatre. 'A Chequered Wooing' forms an attractive series.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-05-31
Summary:

For a long time past critics have been urging upon film producers the necessity of obtaining stories specially written for the screen instead of relying upon revised versions of successful plays or novels, and there is every indication that the necessity for this is now being gradually…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-02-19
Summary:

A special feature is being introduced into the programme at the Bijou Scenic Theatre this evening, when will be shown an interesting film depicting the athletic sports during the Manila Carnival. The film was taken by Prof. Satake, of Meiji University, Tokio. The Japanese team will attend this…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-30 - 1921-05-30
Summary:

Including the V. R. C. Athletic Sports, Charlie Chaplin in 'The Bank' and the opening episodes of the great wild animal serial, 'The Lost City.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-01
Summary:

Kowloon's newly built Star Theatre had its first audience last evening. The guests were welcomed by the proprietor Mr. Lee Yue-cheong and the manager Mr. Gonzalez de Bernedo. Moreover, the new Theatre also screened two films, the principal one being 'Jane Goes A-Wooing' featuring…

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Headline: Star Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-05-30 - 1922-05-30
Summary:

Thursday, June 1st to Friday, June 2nd at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Jane Goes A' Wooing.' 5.30 and 9.15 performances, 'Jane Goes A' Wooing.' At 7.15 performance, the serial picture, 'The Great Radium Mystery' 1st and 2nd episodes. On Saturday June 3rd, George…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-12 - 1921-02-15
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre and its associated interests have been taken over as from the 8th February 1921, by the above-named company, to the secretary of which all communications should, in future, be addressed. (P. O. Box No. 272). H. W. Ray, Joint Managing Director, Hongkong Amusements, Ltd.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-19 - 1913-02-28
Summary:

The film of the athletic sports during Manila Carnival: showing the champion baseball play, win by Japanese team; special picture taking by Prof. Satake of The Meiji University (Tokio); the winner's team will be present at tonight's show; performance by E. Ossopoff; great success of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-24 - 1913-06-26
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Spoony Sam', 'Bertie's Wooing', 'Mr. Dooley's Holidays' and 'The Merry Widow'; Singing performance by Nora Moore; Coming film: 'The Miracle'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-11-04
Summary:

The Hongkong Commissioner and Mrs. Halllifax were At Home at the Chinese Section of the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley on the afternoon of Oct. 7 when there was a representative gathering of Hongkongites and others. Films of Hongkong and Kowloon sights and scenes were given in the kinema…