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: 1917-07-09
Summary:

Mr. Joseph Blascheck and Miss Alyce Austin performed at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday night. The pictures screened were very interesting particularly another of the 'Who's Guilty' series.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-04
Summary:

The Mystery of the Double Cross' will be screened at the Victoria Theatre on Friday. It is based on an original story by Gilson Willetts. Mollie King, one of the youngest stars, and Leon Bary, are the protagonists. This latest serial is a mystery serial, although it is said to contain…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-04
Summary:

A new serial film 'The Mystery of the Double Cross' will be commenced at the Victoria Theatre on Friday next. 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Miss Pearl White and 'Kick in, Kick in' are hoped to be secured next.

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

A new serial star, Mollie King, will make her appearance on the screen in 'The Mystery of the Double Cross.' It's based on the original story by Gilson Willetts. William Parke was demanded to direct this serial for the Pathe Company. Also supported by Leon Bary. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-13
Summary:

Molly King is a fine cook in making candy and she was successful starring in Pathe's serial 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' which is shown at the Victoria Theatre. Some of the recipes included.

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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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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-16
Summary:

A magnificent serial picture 'The Double Cross' attracted crowds of people. The War pictures being shown are very interesting.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-01-21
Summary:

This afternoon, at 5.15, the Victoria Theatre has a big attraction, for 'Quo Vadis?' is to be screened. This magnificent picture is in seven parts. For tonight, there is a splendid programme, including the third and fourth episodes of 'The Great Secret,' as well as Pathe…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-21
Summary:

The last episode of the serial film 'The Mystery of the Double Cross' will be shown. The third and fourth episodes of 'The Great Secret' will conclude tonight. The war pictures are continuing to attract the public.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-23
Summary:

Blind Man's Luck' featuring Mollie King, the star from 'The Mystery of the Double Cross,' a thrilling Pathe Gold Rooster play, as good as 'The Hunting of the Hawk,' will be screened at the Victoria Theatre. It has a mysterious plot, a good, exciting story of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-24
Summary:

Blind Man's Luck' featuring Mollie King, the star from 'The Mystery of the Double Cross,' was screened at the Victoria Theatre last night.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-03
Summary:

The new Pathe serial 'The Seven Pearls' to be screened at the Victoria Theatre is a thrilling one. Artistes contributed to the success of the picture, apart from the interesting story of the serials. The story was written by Chas. W. Goddard, who wrote 'The Perils of Pauline…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-15
Summary:

Pathe's new serial picture 'The House of Hate' is popular than the last few continued stories of 'The Exploits of Elaine,' 'The Iron Claw,' 'The Red Circle,' 'The Mystery of the Double Cross,' 'The Fatal Ring' and 'The Seven…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-14
Summary:

Quite a delectable programme has been arranged for tonight by the Victoria Theatre management. A fine picture entitled 'The Terror of the Range' will be released for the first time.

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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: 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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-15
Summary:

The Terror of the Range' was shown at the Victoria Theatre last night. The string band was highly appreciated by the audience.

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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…

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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…

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

The girls comprising 'The Prize Packets' have been captivating numerous hearts in Hongkong. Better value of money cannot be obtained by theatre-goers than that now at the Victoria Theatre. The Theatre Royal would have charged $3 for seats but Victoria Theatre do not desire to upset the…