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: 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…

4
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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-04 - 1916-08-07
Summary:

Change of Programme: 'The Last Dance' in 4 parts, 'The Panama Canal' (2nd Series), 'Harry's Gazette', 'Muggins V.C. in India', 'Battle of Wits' and 'Contrain Discovers His Father'

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-08-04 - 1916-08-07
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) Change of programme in weekend. The picture 'The Last Dance' in 4 parts. 'The Panama Canal' is released. Picture including 'Harry's Gazette' and 'Muggins V.C. in India.' Drama including '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-05 - 1916-08-05
Summary:

Change of programme: the thrilling picture 'The Last Dance' in 4 parts, a story of Bohemian life; second series of 'Panama Canal,' illustrating the wonderful machinery and methods used in conquering nature 'Harry's Gazette' (interesting); 'Huggins V. C. in…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-17 - 1916-08-17
Summary:

On Aug 15, Pathe's great photoplay The Golden Sword Knot in 3 reels; Pathe's British Gazette: 'The Great War: Army Traction in Alsace' and 'The Great War: With the Allies in the Near East' 2nd series; comics: 'The Model Nursemaid' and 'A Spring Time…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-18 - 1916-08-18
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's photoplay 'The Golden Sword Knot' in 3 reels; Pathe's British Gazette: 'The Great War' (Army Traction in Alsace), 'The Great War' (With the Allies in the near East); Comics: 'The Model Nursemaid', 'A Springtime Feeling…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-18
Summary:

Lovers of the Cinema who patronise the Victoria are promised a treat in the great Pathe Serial in 14 Episodes entitled 'The Red Circle.' Mr Frederick Coleman will give a lecture illustrated with slides on his experiences in the Great War.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-16
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre promises further sensational serial films when the run of 'The Black Box' is concluded, among them being 'The Broken Coin.' The next serial film will be 'Red Circle.'

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-22
Summary:

Further episodes of the popular film the 'Black Box' will be shown at the Victoria Theatre during the week. The next serial film will be the 'Red Circle.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-28 - 1916-10-14
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'The Red Circle' in 14 episodes, featuring Ruth Roland and Frank Mayo

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-28
Summary:

The theatre secured the rights to show a Pathe movie, entitled 'The Red Circle.' The story is written by the famous author Mr. Albert Payson Terhune, starring Miss Ruth Roland.

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-09
Summary:

The 'What-nots' maintain their popularity at the Victoria Theatre, and there was a good house on Saturday night, despite the number of other attractions within the Colony. The Warleys gave some excellent sketches and the Great Renville Roberty performed further feats of magic. Miss…