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: 1907-12-06 - 1907-12-14
Summary:

Pictures which have never been exhibited; Two Performances each night; Military in uniform and children half price

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-06
Summary:

The management of the Hong Kong Cinematograph announces that two performance of a new series of pictures will be given nightly at the theatre, opposite the Central market. One show is from 6:30 to 8:30, and the other from 9 to 11 pm.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-17
Summary:

The Hong Kong cinematograph proprietor has secured a number of new films lately, and to add to the attractions of the place in Dex Voeux Road three lady artistes favour with songs-French and English. The pictures are varied and excellent.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-21
Summary:

The HongKong Cinematograph will exhibit pictures of the Passion Play on the night of 21-24 December. The films are 6000 feet long, and promise to be the most interesting and appropriate for this time of the year.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-19
Summary:

The big turn at the Hongkong Cinematograph is Professor Vicente Kemppo [sic], who entertains his audience by chewing glass lamp chimneys, and grinding broken glasses with his bareback. A liberal programme of interesting pictures is shown, but the enjoyment is somewhat detracted from by the…

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-27
Summary:

In addition to the liberal programme of interesting pictures shown at the Hongkong Cinematograph, which is under new management, Mr. Harold F. Evelyn, a New Zealander, gave a display of feats of strength and showed by keeping time to music the great command he has of each muscle.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-01 - 1916-09-01
Summary:

This new theatre will open tomorrow, 2nd September; The most comfortable theatre in the colony with excellent pictures and good music

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-22
Summary:

Neal of the Navy' attracted large audiences. Further episodes will be shown together with war films and humorous pictures. The orchestra is proving popular in its operatic elections.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-13
Summary:

A sensational serial film will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre, 'The Million Dollar Mystery' of 23 episodes in 46 parts. Many other variety pictures are in store.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-18
Summary:

In addition to the showing of The Million Dollar Mystery, the management announces another attraction to be screened. The new picture 'The Trey o' Hearts' has 15 episodes, and the first three episodes will be screened tonight.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-20
Summary:

A thrilling serial film 'Diamond from the Sky' and a good selection of other pictures will be shown at Hongkong Cinematograph.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-06
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre has changed the hour of its matinee for this afternoon, comics and pictures will be screened, including 'The Diamond from the Sky' and 'The Iron Claw' featuring Pearl White.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-10
Summary:

Hongkong Theatre has another big attention. A circus story in serial form, 'Peg O' the Ring' commenced tonight. This picture is thrilling and has been seen by enormous audiences all over the world.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-28
Summary:

Today the 11th and 12th episode of the magnificent picture 'The Goddess' will be screened together with new Keystone comics and comedies. The next episodes of 'Peg o' the Ring' will be resumed on Saturday next.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-12
Summary:

An excellent programme was given last evening at the Hongkong Theatre. A thrilling picture 'Under the Wings of Death' and two comedies 'Curse It,' and 'A Model Young Man' were interesting. Music conducted is a special attraction and there is a Band performance under…

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-05
Summary:

It is showing succeeding episodes of serial films 'The Crimson Stain' twice a week. Pictures shown and comics that support the programme are amusing.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-22
Summary:

The last episodes of the serial film Crimson Stain will be screened tonight in the Hongkong Theatre with a variety of comics. Another attractive picture 'The Mysteries of Myra' will be shown next week. At the matinees today and tomorrow new pictures will be screened.

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-27
Summary:

The place is clean and pictures are excellent at the Hongkong Theatre.

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-29
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre announces that the 13th and 14th episodes of an interesting naval film 'The Secret of the Submarine' are now showing. Also, comedies included 'Killing Horace' and 'Across the Hall' will be shown together with good comic pictures. Tonight the…

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-04
Summary:

The carefully selected pictures now being shown at the Hongkong Theatre are being much appreciated. The programme includes 'Officer Jim' and a thrilling story 'When twilight drifts into night.'