A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Scenic Railway
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-04-27
Summary:

The Scenic Railway which proved so great an attraction at the University Bazaar, and which was subsequently sold, will be open to the public from Wednesday next May 1. It is being fixed up in the old Land Office in Queen's Road, opposite the foot of D'Aguilar Street.

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Headline: Star Theatre: Peking Road, Kowloon. Tel. Kowloon. 795.
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-01-15 - 1923-01-20
Summary:

Today, matinee at 5.30 p.m., and tonight at 9 p.m., the film of the season, 'Foolish Wives.' January 16 Remarks: Photo included. January 18 Remarks: special engagement of s.s. Laconia, London orchestra, will play tonight. January 19 Remarks: It's a Universal million dollar…

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Headline: Hong Kong Telegraph Advertisement 1924-02-14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-14 - 1924-02-14
Summary:

There will be a cinematograph entertainment for children at the Helena May Institute on Friday, 15th at 5.30 p.m. The machine used will be the Pathe University.

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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1924-02-15
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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Headline: Hong Kong Telegraph Advertisement 1924-02-20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-20 - 1924-02-20
Summary:

A lantern lecture will be given at the Helena May Institute on Monday, February 25th at 5.30 p.m., by H. Gordon Thompson, subject: 'Along the Tibetan Border.' The Pathe University machine will be used on this occasion.

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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1924-02-21
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-02-21 - 1924-02-25
Summary:

A lantern lecture will be given at the Helena May Institute on Monday, February 25th at 5.30 p.m. by H. Gordon Thompson Esq., M. D., F. R. C. S. subject: 'Along the Tibetan Border.' All are welcome. The Pathe University machine will be used on this occasion.

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Headline: Hong Kong Telegraph Advertisement 1924-02-28
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-02-28 - 1924-02-28
Summary:

There will be a cinematograph display for children at the Helena May Institute on Friday, 29th at 5.30 p.m. The Pathe University machine will be used.

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Headline: The China Mail Advertisement 1924-03-06
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-03-06 - 1924-03-06
Summary:

There will be a cinematograph display for children at the Helena May Institute on Friday, March 7 at 5.30. Pathe university machines will be used.

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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1924-03-07
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.

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Headline: Hongkong on the Films: Pictures for the Exhibition - To be Shown Here Shortly
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…