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: 1905-03-04
Summary:

At the Police Court, Lai Keng, the lessee of the Ko-shing Theatre, Queen's Road West, was summoned on two charges: (1) On February 26, obstructing the gangways and exits of the theatre; and (2) permitting people to stand in the gangways. Li Ching, manager of the theatre, deposed that he…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1905-05-10
Summary:

Newcastle is soon to have new by-laws in relation to theatres and music halls. A draft of them, drawn up by the Town Clerk, the City Engineer, and the Chief Constable of Newcastle, was recently issued. They prohibit persons standing in the gangways and passages, an include stringent conditions…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-01-09
Summary:

Constable Ingham proceeded against the manager of the Chung Hing Theatre, at Po Hing Fong, for permitting people to stand in the gangways of the theatre. Fined $50.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-02-02
Summary:

Friday, February 1 – Sergeant Fenton summoned the manager of the Ko Shing Theatre for permitting persons to stand in the gangway contrary to his licences. The Sergeant said he found about 200 men standing in the gangways of the galleries. Mr. Haseland fined defendant $25.

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Headline: Amusements
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-03-26
Summary:

Sandakan, March 19 – The Paris cinematograph is showing here and attracting very good attendance. It is electrically lighted, and great interest is manifested by the natives and some of the Chinese, who stand around the lamps at the entrance and speculate on the nature of the illumination.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-07-20
Summary:

The Cinematograph Pathe opens tonight in Weismann's large hall in Wyndham Street. The films, we believe, are very good and of a wide variety.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-07-25
Summary:

Most appreciative crowds attend the cinematograph exhibition nightly in Weismann's large hall, entrance in Wyndham street. There is a huge variety of pictures, and for a pleasant evening the hall is being patronised as a suitable rendezvous.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-08-01 - 1907-08-05
Summary:

Performances every night including Sundays, matinee at 4 p.m.; Film screening of the 'Life and Passion of Christ' in 33 tableaux, detailed scenes titles were mentioned

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-08-06 - 1907-08-07
Summary:

Performances every night including Sundays; Film screening of the 'Life and Passion of Christ' in 33 tableaux, detailed scenes titles were mentioned

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-08-08 - 1907-08-12
Summary:

Film screening of the 'Life and Passion of Christ' in 33 tableaux; Performances every night, matinee on Saturday

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-08-13 - 1907-08-15
Summary:

Entire change of programme; Performances every night, matinee on Saturday

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-08-17 - 1907-08-19
Summary:

Entire change of programme; By special requests showing the 'Life and Passion of Chirst' for three more days

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-11-12
Summary:

Shameen, November 10 – The concert at the close of the King's Birthday celebration was a huge success, 400 seats were provided and latecomers had to stand. It was a happy idea to have the cinematograph and the band of the 13th Rajputs. Miss H. Thorne was demanded to have an encore for each…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-17 - 1909-03-22
Summary:

Star Cinematograph will exhibit comic, pathetic, dramatic and sensational pictures never shown before in the Colony. First appearance of Baby Daughtry and Miss Lottie Oatley

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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 - 1909-03-23
Summary:

Star Cinematograph will exhibit comic, pathetic, dramatic and sensational pictures never shown before in the Colony. First appearance of Baby Daughtry and Miss Lottie Oatley

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-24 - 1909-03-27
Summary:

4 Artistes: Baby Daughtry, Linton David, Vera Vaughan, Lottie Oatley; Price details and schedule included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-29 - 1909-03-31
Summary:

Piano performance by Great David; Latest film exhibition: The Thaw Murder Trial; Dancer: Miss Lottie Oatley; Indian Songs & Dances: Baby Daughtry; English Songs Singer: Miss Vera Vaughan; Price details and schedule included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-04-01 - 1909-04-03
Summary:

Film exhibition: The Thaw Murder Trial; Dancer: Miss Lottie Oatley; Indian Songs & Dances: Baby Daughtry; Price details and schedule included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-04-05 - 1909-04-20
Summary:

Performance of the Rainbow Dance; Novelty matinee every Saturday, 4 o'clock