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: 1911-09-19 - 1911-09-21
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. New pictures include 'A Veil of Happiness,' 'A Military Review in Chile,' 'Airship Destroyer 'Sensational',' 'Fairy Fishing Rod' and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-12-19
Summary:

Special attractions are announced in connection with the Victoria Theatre for Christmas. During the week a number of splendid films are to be exhibited including historical, panoramic, dramatic and comic. All pictures to be shown tonight are new while on Friday night the magnificent film…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-12-21 - 1911-12-21
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. Reappearance of Miss Lynda Davies. Last performance by Miss Daisy Lundy. Monster programme on Christmas Day. Magnificent presents given away. The grand film 'The Siege of Calais' for tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-12-22 - 1911-12-26
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The grand coloured film 'The Siege of Calais' for tonight and a few nights only. Extraordinary success of Miss Lynda Davies. Monster matinee on Christmas Day and magnificent presents given away. Matinees on…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-04 - 1915-10-06
Summary:

The thirteenth and fourteenth episodes of 'Lucille Love' on Tuesday, 5th October, 1915. The detective serial in 2 parts, 'Wild West' with Nick Winter. Gazette with Serbian Army included. Comics 'Wheelbarrow Race' is shown.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-08
Summary:

The 'Sons of Satan' was the principal item of the programme at the Victoria Theatre last night, besides a gazette number, portraying many live war incidents, always welcomed with the audiences. Wiffles picture 'Wiffles Has Married a Wealthy Wife' was very interesting.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-17
Summary:

The weekend programme at the Victoria Theatre attracted full houses. The chief attraction is 'The Court of Monte Cristo' [sic]. A new programme will be produced tonight, including William Fox picture 'Slander' starring Bertha Kalich. Also a Gazette number and two last…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-17 - 1919-04-17
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., 'The House of Hate,' episode 16 'The Vial of Death' and episode 17 'The Death Switch.' After a long absence, Pearl White again reappears with us. Come and renew acquaintance with the story. Sunday Matinee April 20th at 6 p.m. Booking at Anderson…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-24 - 1919-04-26
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., 'The House of Hate,' episode 18 'At the Pistol's Point,' episode 19 'The Hooded Terror Unmasked.' Harold Lloyd in 'That's Him.' Thursday, matinee 24th April at 5.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn in 'Kidder and Ko.' Sunday…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-28
Summary:

The 18th and 19th episode of the 'House of Hate' was the feature attraction at the Victoria Theatre for the weekend. Other pictures are also being screened including Harold Lloyd in a comedy entitled 'That's Him.' At the Sunday matinee the beautiful picture 'Snow…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-01 - 1919-05-03
Summary:

Starts 9.15 p.m., May 1, 2, 3 and 4, the final episode of 'The House of Hate' episode 20, following 'Old Glory.' (Tonight sees the closing of this great serial. It has been the greatest success since the first time Pearl came on the screen in 'Elaine.') Sunday…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-05
Summary:

The final episode of the 'House of Hate' is now screening at the Victoria. Another masterpiece serial entitled 'Hands Up' with Ruth Roland in the leading role, and a Pathe attraction 'The Phantom Rider' are coming to screen.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-24
Summary:

Visitors to the Victoria this evening are assured a suitable programme. With Pathe and Gazette, followed by 'Hands Up' and couple of films. Harold Lloyd, a fun-making film comedian, appears in the farcical film 'She Loves Me Not.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-14
Summary:

An amusing picture 'Pots and Pans Peggy' was showing at the Victoria during the weekend. Miss Gladys Hulette has an amusing and original part as Peggy. Tonight, a splendid film, 'The Terror of the Range' will be screened. Besides these, there will be a gazette and comic, with…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-04 - 1919-12-08
Summary:

Commencing Friday next, Valeska Suratt in the 5 reels W. Fox drama, 'The New York Peacock.' December 5 & 8 Remarks: On page 10, another ad. on 'The New York Peacock' tonight. Also a Harold Lloyd Comic and Gazette. December 6 Remarks: On page 10, another ad. on 'The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-09 - 1919-12-11
Summary:

Tonight, Ruth Roland in 'The Tiger's Trail' 11th episode 'In the Breakers' and 12th episode 'The Two Amazons.' Also Comics and Gazette. Booking at Anderson's. December 10 Remarks: Today's matinee at 5.15 p.m., Baby Marie Osborne in 'Tears and…