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.

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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.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-07 - 1919-11-10
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre will show the great picture that will go down into history: Victory Celebrations at London, Brussels, Paris in four parts. Also, the first episode of 'The Tiger's Trail' featuring Ruth Roland.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-11 - 1919-11-17
Summary:

Tonight! Second episode of 'The Tiger's Trail,' full of gripping incidents. A laugh-a-minute comic, 'Serpentin as Janitor.' November 12 remarks: Matinee: 'The On-the Square Girl' featuring Molly [sic] King. November 13 remarks: Matinee: 'The Fatal Ring…

9
Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-14 - 1919-11-17
Summary:

Tonight! Ruth Roland in further thrilling exploits in 'The Tiger's Trail,' episodes 3 and 4. Harold Lloyd in 'Young Mr. Jazz.' Booking at Anderson's.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-17 - 1919-11-19
Summary:

3 days only. The Great Brackens, second tour of the world. A truly marvellous performance. Also, episodes 5 and 6 of 'The Tiger's Trail.'

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-17
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre management announce that they have a surprise packet in store for the patrons of their Theatre in the shape of a big vaudeville act which opens for a season of three days commencing Tuesday, November 18th. These artists come here with a big reputation and are sure to draw…

12
Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-20 - 1919-11-21
Summary:

The Great Brackens in their marvellous wire walking and other feats. Episodes 5 and 6 of 'The Tiger's Trail.'

13
Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-22 - 1919-11-24
Summary:

Tonight, Pathe presents Bessie Love in 'Carolyn of the Corners,' an extra-selected photoplay in five parts. Matinee: episodes 5 and 6 of 'The Tiger's Trail.' Booking at Anderson's.

14
Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-25 - 1919-11-27
Summary:

Tonight, seventh and eighth episodes of 'The Tiger's Trail.' Also, comic and British Gazette. Booking at Anderson's. November 26 remarks: Matinee: Bessie Love in 'Carolyn of the Corners.'

15
Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-28 - 1919-12-02
Summary:

Tonight's special bill: William Fox presents Dorothy Bernard in 'Sporting Blood,' a first-rate picture on the race track and an entertaining romance. Harold Lloyd in 'Pistols for Breakfast.' November 29 remarks: Matinee: Episodes 7 and 8 of 'The Walls of Jericho.…

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-03 - 1919-12-08
Summary:

Valeska Suratt repeats her role of Siren in the five reels W. Fox Drama 'The New York Peacock.' December 5 remarks: Booking at Anderson's. December 5 and 8 remarks: Harold Lloyd comic and Gazette. December 6 remarks: Matinee: Episodes 9 and 10 of 'The Tiger's Trail.…

17
Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-03 - 1919-12-11
Summary:

Episodes 9 and 10 of 'The Tiger's Trail.' A Luke comedy, 'The Marathon.' December 4 remarks: Matinee: 'Princess Romanoff.' December 9 remarks: Ruth Roland in 'The Tiger's Trail.' 11th Episode 'In the Breakers' and 12th episode 'The…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-05
Summary:

A really fine picture is that being shown tonight at the Victoria Theatre 'The New York Peacock,' which is a superfine Fox Corporation production. Miss Valeska Suratt has had a meteoric career on the stage, and in 'The New York Peacock,' she does full justice to the work…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-11 - 1919-12-15
Summary:

The sinner who became a saint and the saint who became a sinner. December 12 remarks: Dorothy Bernard in 'Sins of Men,' a dramatic arrangement on the evil men do. Harold Lloyd 'Swat the Crook' and British Gazette. Matinee: 11 and 12 episodes of 'The Tiger's Trail…

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-12 - 1919-12-27
Summary:

Pathe presents Virginia Pearson with Sheldon Lewis in 'The Bishop's Emeralds,' an extra selected star photoplay in 6 acts. December 24 remarks: 'The Bishop's Emeralds' is based on the work of novelist Captain Townley. December 24 remarks: Matinee: Vernon Castle in…