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: 1917-10-25
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…

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-31 - 1917-11-01
Summary:

Positively the last five nights of the Cameos in Hongkong; on Nov 3 at 2.15 pm, the magnificent film by Arnold Daly, featuring Pearl White, 'The King's Game' in 5 parts.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-03 - 1917-11-03
Summary:

On Nov 3 at 2.15 pm, the magnificent film by Arnold Daly, featuring Pearl White, 'The King's Game' in 5 parts; tonight, farewell performance by The Cameos.

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-05 - 1917-11-06
Summary:

On Nov 6, Pathe's Italian film d'art, 'A Reflection of the Past' in 2 parts; 'The Fugitive' (full of excitement), 1 reel drama; scenic: Biarritz France (a beautiful seaside resort); comics: 'Exploits of Marcus' (cartoon); 'Dancer for Love';…

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-07 - 1917-11-10
Summary:

On Nov 8, by repeated requests, 'The King's Game' in 5 parts, featuring Pearl White; on Nov 9, Rudyard Kipling's Immortal Masterpiece in 5 reels; 'The Light that Failed,' featuring Robert Edeson in his magnificent impersonation of the blind artist; Pathe's…

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-09 - 1918-08-12
Summary:

August 9-12. The great French drama 'Instinct.' British Gazette No. 455 and 'The Flirt.'

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-14 - 1919-07-15
Summary:

Come tonight positively as a fine treat is promised. The string band form S. S. 'Ecuador' will be in attendance. 'The Terror of the Range' will be screened for the first time. Booking at Anderson's.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-14 - 1919-07-14
Summary:

Another picture full of exciting events in which the interest is never allowed to flag is 'The Terror of the Range,' which the Victoria Theatre is showing tonight. In addition to this, The Manila String Band from the S. S. 'Equador' will perform.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-15
Summary:

There was a good house at the Victoria Theatre last night to witness the first episodes of a thrilling new film entitled 'The Terror of the Range.' The management, enterprising as ever, has engaged the string band of Ecuador whilst that vessel is in port and besides playing for the…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-18 - 1919-07-18
Summary:

Today: 'The Narrow Path.' Tomorrow: 'The Terror of the Range.' Sunday: Entire Comic Programme with Max Linder and Lonesome Luke.

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-21 - 1919-07-23
Summary:

New episodes of 'The Terror of the Range.' Harold Lloyd in 'Ask Father.' Matinee: 'The Narrow Path.'

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-22
Summary:

The second episode of that thrilling picture drama 'The Terror of the Range' was produced before a full audience at the Victoria Theatre last night. The picture in its second episode loses nothing of its interest and will no doubt be followed to the end by all who witnessed the first…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-23 - 1919-08-06
Summary:

An English Vaudeville company 'The Prize Packets' is opening out at the Victoria. Booking at Anderson's. July 24, 26, 28, 29 and 30 remarks: Pathe's British Gazette, Harold Lloyd comedy entitled 'A Sammy in Siberia.' Matinee: 'The Terror of the Range' (1st…

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-23 - 1919-07-23
Summary:

As most of our patrons could not come last Saturday, we are re-screening on Thursday matinee: 'The Terror of the Range' (1st and 2nd episodes).

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-30 - 1919-08-02
Summary:

Goldsmith at the Victoria Theatre 'The Vicar of Wakefield.' Booking at Anderson's. August 2 remarks: Matinee: 'The Terror of the Range' (5th and 6th episode). Tomorrow: 'An Artist's Daughter.'

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-04
Summary:

A very fine programme has been arranged by the Victoria Theatre for tonight, when 'The Prize Packets' will re-appear after a lapse, for three more nights. Tonight's bill is very long and 'meaty,' and there is no doubt that the same crowded houses, that were the rule when…

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-07 - 1919-08-09
Summary:

Tonight till Sunday, another fine picture 'The Test' with a very strong plot. A Harold Lloyd comedy 'The Dutiful Dub.' Matinee: 'The Vicar of Wakefield.' Booking at Anderson's. August 8 remarks: Matinee: The final episode of 'The Terror of the Range'…

18
Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-31 - 1919-12-31
Summary:

Pearl White in 'The King's Game' a five part photoplay. Toto in 'An Enemy of Soap.' Matinee: 'The Bishop's Emeralds.' New Year night: Fannie Ward in 'The Profiteers.' Booking at Anderson's.

19
Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-02 - 1920-01-03
Summary:

Tonight till Sunday, Fannie Ward in 'The Profiteers.' String band of the Wiltshire Regiment. Matinee performances, today: 'The Loaded Dice,' Saturday: 'The First Law.' Sunday: 'King's Game.' Booking at Anderson's.

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-02
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre is to be congratulated on their enterprise in securing the band of the Wiltshire Regiment to play at their 9.15 performances and at the matinees on Wednesday and Saturdays. Last night inaugurated the change, and the string band of the Regiment played a…