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: 1902-03-07 - 1902-03-16
Summary:

March 11 to 16 from 2:30 p.m. daily. Stalls, exhibition and music are included. Music performances by H.M.S. Minotaur, K.O.Y.L.I., 8th Rajputs, 126th Baluchis, 25th and 26th Punjabis. Evening entertainments on 11th at 9:15 p.m., 12th at 7:30 p.m. and 13th at 9:15 p.m. including dinner, musicale…

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-03-04 - 1912-03-16
Summary:

March 11 to March 16, open from 2.30 p.m. daily, many attractions; stalls, for the sale of articles and curios of every description; exhibition, a magnificent loan exhibition of porcelain; music, by kind permission of the Naval and Military Authorities music will be supplied daily by H.M.S.…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-06-17
Summary:

The committee thanked Mr. Lemaitre of Messrs. Pathe Freres for supplying the Cinematograph and Gramaphones and for his personal services, which were of the greatest value.

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-24
Summary:

Entertainments will take place in St. John's Hall. Up-to-date cinematograph films are to be shown, whilst prominent artistes include Mrs. Marley, Mr. England, Professor Gonzales, and his string band.

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-07-26
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow night entertainments are to be given by the University Students in St. John's Hall on behalf of the Flood Relief fund. Cinematographic films are to be shown. Mrs. Marley, Mr. A.G. England, Professor Gonzales and his string band will perform.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-26
Summary:

Entertainments are to be given by the University Students in St. John's Hall on behalf of the Flood Relief fund and cinematograph films are to be shown, whilst prominent artistes include Mrs. Marley, Mr. England, Professor Gonzales, and his string band.

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-07
Summary:

In the afternoon and evening, there was a Cinematograph show, at which excellent films were presented, was well attended, and the thanks of all are due to Messrs. Pathe Freres for kindly loaning the machine.

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-08
Summary:

The side shows were also patronised by many, it being a unique entertainment for Europeans especially to watch all the varieties of Chinese boxing, which permits the use of feet – as French boxing does – and also weapons. There was an up-to-date cinematograph show at which many humorous films…

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-20 - 1921-08-23
Summary:

Universal presents Violet Mersereau in 'The Nature Girl.'

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-20 - 1921-08-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Violet Mersereau in 'The Nature Girl,' a Universal production in 5 parts.

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-22
Summary:

A film of unquestionable interest is being screened at tonight's and tomorrow's performances at the Hongkong Theatre. It has a rising young star for its leading character. Violet Mersereau, who takes the title role in 'A Child of Nature,' [sic] is a recent discovery in…

12
Headline: Kinema Notes
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-22
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is showing Universal film 'The Nature Girl' played by Violet Mersereau. Lund is the producer. Another one screening includes 'The Jazz Monkey,' and Screen Magazine No.100. Every Tuesday and Thursday the World Theatre is going to have a matinee for…

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-22 - 1921-08-23
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Violet Mersereau in 'The Nature Girl,' a Universal production in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-23
Summary:

The Nature Girl,' featuring Violet Mercereau, is produced by O. A. C. Lrond [sic] and presented by the Universal Film Co. It is now being screened at the Hongkong Theatre. Besides, a few interesting scenes from the Screen Magazine No. 100, and a comedy in two acts, 'The Jazz Monkey,…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-01 - 1921-10-05
Summary:

The undersigned have received instructions from registrar, the supreme court to sell by public auctions, on Thursday, the 6th October 1921, commencing at 2.30 p.m., at their sales rooms, no. 8, Des Voeux Road, corner of Ice House Street, the office furniture, stock and samples of the Universal…

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-15 - 1924-02-15
Summary:

There will be a cinematograph show for children at the Helena May Institute today, Friday, at 5.30. The machine used will be the Pathe University.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-03-07 - 1924-03-07
Summary:

There will be a cinematograph display for children at the Helena May Institute today, Friday, March 7th at 5.30. The Pathe-University machine will be used.