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: 1910-07-27
Summary:

The moving picture operators were very busy photographing the biggest crowd ever gathered to see a fight in the history of the prize-ring.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-06-13
Summary:

Science has marched forward to another victory. It has been acclaimed by a gathering of learned gentlemen in the Royal Institution, when Professor William Stirling gave a lecture with demonstrations. In a little while it will be the most popular item in all the music-halls of Europe. It is an…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-04
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company presented 'The Speculators' last night at the Victoria Theatre. For the Competition for local amateurs, the general opinion was that the winning competitors well deserved their victory.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-20 - 1913-06-23
Summary:

A grand change of programme, all new pictures including the magnificent dramatic film, 'Through Trials Victory' [sic]; performance by Moore; watch for the grand film 'The Merry Widow.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-23 - 1913-06-23
Summary:

All new pictures; Films screenings including 'Through Trials to Victory' and 'The Merry Widow'; Performance by Nora Moore

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-23
Summary:

Excellent selection of films was shown at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday night, including a coloured historical picture of great dramatic power and romantic interest entitled 'Love and War,' and a two-part Dutch story 'Through Trials to Victory.' Miss Norah Moore's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-11 - 1914-09-12
Summary:

Performance by La Belle and Williams; Owing to the damaged condition of the Film, 'Victory', the following pictures will be exhibited: 'The Price Demanded', 'The Turkish Spy' and 'The King's Service'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-28 - 1914-09-30
Summary:

A thrilling and sensational drama of court life, the film is 3,000 feet and in 3 parts 'The Black Panther'; Coming Prince of Wales Fund Night and film screening 'Victory'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-28 - 1914-10-05
Summary:

For 3 nights only, 'The Black Panther,' a thrilling & sensational drama of court life (where Mr. Williams takes the detective's part), the film is 3,000 ft. and in 3 parts; band night on Wednesday, Oct 2, Prince of Wales' fund night, performance by local talent band. On…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-01 - 1914-10-01
Summary:

Tomorrow wil be the Prince of Wales Fund's night with performance by the Dares, Mr Geo Grimble and Mrs Mears; Film screening of 'Brittanicus' (2 parts); Band in attendance; A late ferry will run; Coming film: 'Victory'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-10-01 - 1914-10-02
Summary:

Monster programme for local talents in raising fund on Friday, 2nd October, 1914. The magnificent coloured picture, 'Brittanicus' in 2 parts. Performance by the band of 25th Punjabis. Late ferry is served. Pianos lent by Anderson Music Co. The famous picture, 'Victory' in 5…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-02 - 1914-10-02
Summary:

Tonight is the Prince of Wales Fund's night with performance by the Dares, Mr Geo Grimble and Mrs Mears; Film screening of 'Brittanicus' (2 parts); Band in attendance; A late ferry will run; Coming film: 'Victory'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-03 - 1914-10-05
Summary:

Film screening of 'Victory' (5 parts); Band in attendeance; The public are requested to be in their seats by 9:00 p.m. sharp

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-10-03 - 1914-10-03
Summary:

The famous picture, 'Victory,' in 5 parts tonight. Band is included. Seats are available at 9 p.m. by public requests.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-10-05
Summary:

Victory,' a realistic war film produced in conjunction with the United States Navy, was shown on Saturday and Sunday night at the Victoria Theatre before large houses.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-20 - 1916-05-23
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Tower of Victory' (4 parts) and 'The Compensation' (3 parts)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-23
Summary:

Bijou Theatre is providing a good bill of fare for its patrons this week, including a war drama entitled 'The Victory of the Tower' and a capital Italian film, 'The Law of Compensation.' In the comedy line 'Blindfolded' elicits many a hearty laugh.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-21 - 1916-12-26
Summary:

On Dec 22, direct from London specially for the Victoria Theatre, for 3 nights only, the great official picture in 4 parts, all British: 'Women Workers for Victory'; 'Army Service Corps'; 'Royal Flying Corps'; 'Royal Artillery.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-22 - 1916-12-22
Summary:

Screening of the great official picture 'All British' in 4 parts: 'Women Workers For Victory', 'Army Service Corps', 'Royal Flying Corps' and 'Royal Artillery'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-22 - 1916-12-23
Summary:

Everyone must see the great official picture, arrived direct from London specially for the Victoria Theatre, all British, including 'Women Workers for Victory'; 'Army Service Corps'; 'Royal Flying Corps'; 'Royal Artillery'; for 3 nights only.