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: 1906-09-15
Summary:

The Hon. Treasurer of the Alice Memorial and affiliated Hospitals acknowledges with thanks donations of $25 from Chung Hing Theatre, and $19.5 from Po Hing Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-07-20
Summary:

At the Taiping Theatre today a charity performance in aid of local Chinese charities will take place. $30,000 has already subscribed and the expenses of the performance are being defrayed by Mr Li Wing Kwong. The profits are to be dispensed to Tung Wah Hospital, Kwong Wah Hospital, Alice…

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-08-02
Summary:

The Tung Wa Hospital list out the donators of the Kwangtung Flood Relief Fund, including $22.65 from Ko Sing [sic] Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-08-03
Summary:

The Tung Wa Hospital continues lists out the donators of the Kwangtung Flood Relief Fund, including $74.7 from No. 1 Theatre, Mongkok, Yaumati.

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-03-27 - 1916-03-29
Summary:

Tom Melbourne's comedy performance in 'The Sentry Box' and 'The Soldier and The Maid' and the Hongkong Suffragette. Booking opened at Theatre. A grand gala night for the H.K. overseas club bed in Netley Hospital on Thursday, 30th March.

6
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-03-30 - 1916-03-30
Summary:

A grand gala night for the H.K. overseas club bed in Netley Hospital on Thursday, 30th March.

7
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-29
Summary:

Mr. Chan Kang Yu who has during the past two or three years organised theatrical performances, in the aid of Kwong Wa Hospital, recently provided another performance at Taiping Theatre for a few days and he made up some amount and sent to Secretary for Chinese Affairs to be handed over to the…

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-12
Summary:

The honorary treasurer of the Alice Memorial and Affiliated Hospitals, acknowledges with thanks from the funds subscripted by Wo Ping Theatre ($146.77).

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-16
Summary:

Mr. William S. Hart is in Los Angeles Hospital, with several fractured ribs and bruises, as the result of an accident while making a picture of a Western drama outside the city. This is the second accident to a member of the Hollywood film colony within a fortnight. The first being the slight…

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-13
Summary:

Ko Shing Theatre has donated HK$27.7 to Alice Memorial Hospitals.

11
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-05-12
12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-05
Summary:

Two reasons why residents should visit the Coronet today: Firstly, A Metro production, featuring Viola Dana and entitled 'The Offshore Pirate.' It is an adaptation from F. Scott Fitzgerald's story. Miss Lana is supported by Jack Mulhall, Edward Jobson, Edward Cecil and the well-…

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-06
Summary:

Viola Dana is seen in the main role of 'The Offshore Pirate,' which is the attraction at Coronet. Film plot included. Mr. Ray has generously offered to give a percentage of yesterday's and today's taking to London Hospital fund.

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-01
Summary:

The Port of Hongkong' is the title of a four-reel film which has been produced by the China Sun Motion Picture Co. under the supervision of Mr. F. Key, Acting Secretary of the Chamber of Commerce. The pictures were specially taken for the British Empire Exhibition. The duplicate print has…

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-01
Summary:

Hon. Mr. R. H. Kotewall performed the opening ceremony at the Queen's Theatre this afternoon. Mr. Kotewall congratulated Mr. Ma Tsui-chiu upon the fine architectural style of the imposing building and its very comfortable internal arrangements. As cinematograph pictures have a great…

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-02
Summary:

Queen's Theatre, Hongkong's latest venture to cater for the cinema-loving public was opened with all the eclat which has made the Chinese famous. The pictures shown were mainly of the comedy type. The opening ceremony was performed by Hon. Mr. Kotewall. The palatial building was…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-13
Summary:

It is interesting to note the progress of the cinema in Hongkong. Films have been made of the interior of the s.s. 'Tung On' which was launched at Taikoo Docks on Wednesday and they should prove valuable records.