A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-12
Summary:

Crammed houses have again been the rule at the Victoria Theatre over the weekend. The Pathe Gazette, the war pictures and 'Wiffles' Escape' were all first-class stuff and quite up to Messrs. Pathe's usual form. Two more episodes of 'The Iron Claw' were shown, and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-25
Summary:

A statement about the winter season of Victoria Theatre has been made by Mr. J. J. Blake, the manager. Concerning serial pictures were so much appreciated by cinema-goers, Mr. Blake has arranged to screen first 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jackie Saunders in the leading role. Other serials…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-26
Summary:

Mr J. J. Blake, the manager of that Victoria Theatre, informs us that great care has been taken in the choice of productions for the winter season. Great variety of films were obtained, including 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jack Saunders, 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-16
Summary:

The first and second episodes of 'Grip of Evil' are now being shown. Two other pictures 'The Clue' and 'The Annals of War' are also being arranged.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-21
Summary:

Pathe's 'The Chic' is attracting many people, in which the French comedienne Mademoiselle Robine takes the leading role. The third and fourth episodes of 'Grip of Evil,' Pathe's American Gazette, the Annals of War and some comedy films were screened.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-28
Summary:

An excellent programme is being submitted to patrons of the Victoria Theatre. It includes two most interesting episodes of the serial, 'The Grip of Evil' and a beautiful Pathe colour-film showing the wonderful charm of the River Tarn and neighbourhood. Other features are a war film and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-29
Summary:

The managers of the Victoria and Hongkong Theatres announce that there will be no performance at 9.15 p.m. on 'Heather Day.' A programme that includes two interesting episodes of film serials 'The Grip of Evil,' a coloured Pathe film, and Pathe War Gazette will be screened…

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-05
Summary:

The seventh and eighth episodes of the serial film 'The Grip of Evil' are now showing at the Victoria Theatre. The programme also includes some humorous films featuring the Wiffle and Pathe's Gazette.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-14
Summary:

Splendid pictures 'The Grip of Evil' and 'The Double Cross' with Miss Molly King and Mr. J. Bary, will be shown at the Victoria Theatre. Hongkong Theatre will show 'The Secret of the Submarine.' New dramas and other exceptional pictures will also be screened during…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-20
Summary:

Misses Doris and Aileen Woods pleased the audiences at private entertainment at the Victoria Theatre. Some interesting pictures 'The Grip of Evil,' 'Pathe's British Gazette' completed the programme with a Keystone comic 'That Springtime Feeling.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-29
Summary:

Messrs. Pathe Freres, who own the rights for China of Million Dollar Chaplin Films, has received the first Million Dollar production entitled 'A Dog's Life' and will exhibit it in the Colony shortly.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-16
Summary:

In the second of the Charlie Chaplin Million Dollar series, to be shown at the Victoria Theatre, commencing on Monday, May 19th. Messrs Pathe Freres will provide a film which shows Charlie in somewhat of a departure from his usual role. The picture is entitled 'A Dog's Life.' Film…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-16
Summary:

The second of the Carlie Chaplin Million Dollar series is billed to be shown at Victoria Theatre, entitled 'A Dog's Life.' The first is 'Shoulder Arms' and the third is 'Sunny Side.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-16
Summary:

A few people witnessed a private showing of new Charlie Chaplin's film 'A Dog's Life' at Messrs Pathe yesterday afternoon. It will show for the first time on Monday, May 19 at the Victoria Theatre.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-19
Summary:

In Victoria Theatre, Charlie Chaplin's million dollar picture 'A Dog's Life' will be screened. A new superb serial has been started, which entitled as 'Hands Up,' featuring Ruth Roland the popular Pathe Star. For the weekend, the first two episodes of this picture…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-20
Summary:

Charlies Chaplin's 'A Dog's Life' is shown in Victoria Theatre. This article is a review of the film.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-26
Summary:

Tonight the Victoria Theatre is showing 'The Other Woman,' a five-part Pathe production based on A. H. Woods' drama. In addition, there are Pathe's Gazette and Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-26
Summary:

Owing to the insistent demands of patrons, Victoria Theatre will provide screening of Charlie Chaplin's 'A Dog's Life' again on Wednesday, and also Pathe's Gazette. Tonight 'The Other Woman' will be on board and on Thursday, episodes 5 and 6 of 'Hands Up…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-27
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre management intimate that at Wednesday's matinee when 'A Dog's Life' will be screened there will be no half-prices for adults, but children will be admitted at half-price, except to the dress circle. In future, owing to the demands of the patrons of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-27
Summary:

Owing to the insistent demands of patrons of the Victoria Theatre, the management is screening on Wednesday at the matinee 'A Dog's Life' in which Charlie Chaplin figures. 'The Other Woman' was screened last night. Film plot included.