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: 1922-02-20
Summary:

Following the success of the kinema show arranged by Mrs. Severn and Mrs. Pollack for the children of Helena May Institute members and their friends, the management of Kowloon Theatre announces that it will give a special matinee for children every Monday afternoon. This afternoon will see…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-01
Summary:

Hongkong residents will shortly have the opportunity of seeing a film depicting the scenery and everyday scenes in the Colony. The pictures, taken specially for British Empire Exhibition in London, are being shown at the Helena May Institute on dates announced in our advertisement columns. His…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-01 - 1924-05-05
Summary:

Moving pictures of Hongkong, taken for the British Empire Exhibition, will be exhibited at the Helena May Institute on Monday, May 5 at 9.15 p.m., Tuesday, May 7 at 9.15 p.m., Thursday, May 8 and Friday, May 9 at 5.30 p.m., Adults $1.00; children 50 cents. Pay at the door.

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Headline: Notice
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-02 - 1924-05-05
Summary:

Moving pictures of Hongkong, taken for the British Empire Exhibition, will be exhibited at the Helena May Institute on Monday, May 5th at 9.15 p.m., Tuesday, May 6th at 5.30 p.m.; Wednesday, May 7th at 9.15 p.m.; Thursday, May 8th and Friday, May 9th at 5.30 p.m. Adults $1.00; children 50 cents…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-02
Summary:

On Monday night, His Excellency will be present at the display of moving picture films of the Colony, taken for the British Empire Exhibition, at the Helena May Institute at 9.15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-06
Summary:

The films of Hongkong which have been made for exhibition at Wembley were shown to a small audience at the Helen May Institute last evening. Hongkong producers have a lot to learn from the experts of Hollywood and Wardour Street and one must not judge too harshly of a local effort. The great…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-07
Summary:

With a projection lamp at least four times more powerful than used before, a brilliant picture was shown last evening of the movie pictures of Hongkong taken for the British Empire Exhibition. The hall at the Helena May Institute was crowded, and the audience was full of praise of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-09 - 1924-05-09
Summary:

The last display of the moving pictures of Hongkong takes place at the Helena May Institute this evening at 5.30.