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: 1908-01-26
Summary:

We understand that the Victoria Cinematograph is offering two performances for the benefit of the poor of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul; one today and the other on 2nd Feb.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-02-08
Summary:

The Hon. Secretary, Mr. Jose M. de Graca writes about the two performances offered by the 'Victoria Cinematograph,' and writes about the profit and the cost for the performance. The Committee of the Society wanted to thank Messrs. Ramos y Ramos [sic], the proprietors.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-12 - 1909-03-12
Summary:

Performers: Miss Rosa Barnes, Prof. W. Vincent, conjurer and illusionist. Continual change of films. Extra performance on 10th introducing the famous Troupe of the Buffs; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-13 - 1909-03-18
Summary:

Tonight & every night, 9 to 11 p.m., daily; Performers: Miss Rosa Barnes, Prof. W. Vincent, conjurer and illusionist. Continual change of films; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-19 - 1909-03-22
Summary:

Tonight & every night, 9 to 11 p.m., daily; Performers: Miss Rosa Barnes, Prof. W. Vincent, conjurer and illusionist. Continual change of films; Extra performances daily, entrance free to children on Saturday; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-22
Summary:

The management of the Alexandra Cinematograph gave free a fine show for the large throng of children at 6 p.m. This Cinematograph is now giving two shows nightly, which are well attended. Performances by Professor Vincent and Miss Rosa Barnes. The Victoria's popularity is still high, and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-23 - 1909-03-24
Summary:

Tonight & every night, 9 to 11 p.m.; Performers: Miss Rosa Barnes, Prof. W. Vincent, conjurer and illusionist. Continual change of films; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-25 - 1909-03-31
Summary:

Tonight & every night, 9 to 11 p.m.; Performers: Miss Rosa Barnes, Prof. W. Vincent, conjurer and illusionist. Continual change of films. Extra performances daily, matinee for children with half price on Saturday; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-04-01 - 1909-04-06
Summary:

Film screening of 'Olympic Games'. Performance by Miss Rosa Barnes, Prof. W. Vincent, conjuror and illusionist; Price details and schedule included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-04-07 - 1909-04-09
Summary:

Performance by Miss Rosa Barnes, Prof. W. Vincent; Price details and schedule included

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Headline: Al Fresco Fete
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-28 - 1911-11-04
Summary:

Grand cinematograph show will be exhibited during the evening and night

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Headline: Al Fresco Fete
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-11-06
Summary:

The al fresco fete in the grounds of the Roman Catholic Cathedral last night was crowded. The good cause of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was liberally benefitted. Both the shooting gallery and cinematograph were largely patronised.

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Headline: Al Fresco Fete
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-10-24 - 1912-11-02
Summary:

To be held in the compound of the Roman Catholic Cathedral on Sunday, 3rd November from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m.; Grand Cinematograph show will be exhibited during the evening and night.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-11-04
Summary:

At the Roman Catholic Church compound yesterday, the annual al fresco fete in connection with the Society of St. Vincent de Paul was held. The cinematograph exhibition kindly given by Pathe Freres, was the means of attracting many stray dollars.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-11-11
Summary:

The Committee of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul report that the proceeds of the recent Al fresco fete amounted to $2,600 net. They wish to thank Messrs. Pathe Freres for their cinema exhibitions.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-15
Summary:

A cinematograph show is given at Kowloon with the funds of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-17
Summary:

Some hundreds of people turned out at the cinematograph entertainment given in Mr. Alves' extensive garden at Kowloon in aid of the Society St. Vincent de Paul. Also, The Film Exchange Company lent a series of Kowloon pictures for the event.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-10
Summary:

Abstracts of the accounts of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, Hongkong, Wanchai and Kowloon districts from 1st October 1914 to 30th September, 1915. Proceeds of Cinema show at Kowloon is $161.67.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-15
Summary:

The spacious compound of the Roman Catholic Cathedral presented a most animated scene. Scout Master A. J. Edwards and staff kindly lent their assistance to the Bazaar's cinematograph show.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-04-21 - 1922-04-21
Summary:

Tonight at the Coronet, last performances of Harold Lloyd in 'Among Those Present.' Tonight and tomorrow at Kowloon, Alice Brady in 'The Dark Lantern,' a seven-reel Realart special. Sunday at 2.45 p.m. at Prince's Pavilion orchestra concert by the combined orchestras of…