A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-05-02
Summary:

There appear the so-called 'talking pictures,' a synchronization of the cinematograph and the phonograph by electrical science, are already in craze in London and Paris. So premising have been these reproductions of plays and operas that two prominent producers, Charles Frohman and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-09-16
Summary:

A remarkable incident is reported from Whistable. During the exhibition of the 'Quo Vadis' films at the local picture palace one visitor became greatly agitated, and was overcome by his emotion that he fainted and had to be carried out of the building. It was reported that the visitor…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-10-07
Summary:

The article mentioned the strong growth of the cinema business in Great Britain and America. These important and interesting facts of the wonderful growth of cinema are given by Mr. Valentia Steer in his book, The Romance of the Cinema. Mr. Steer also mentioned the cinematograph has caught the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-09-30
Summary:

The drama 'Lucille Love' now being shown at the Victoria Theatre, has reached the 11th and 12th episodes. Other interesting films being screened are 'Variety Boat Race Mystery,' Pathe's British Gazette, etc.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-01 - 1915-10-02
Summary:

The eleventh and twelfth episodes of 'Lucille Love' on Friday, 1st October, 1915. The drama in 2 parts, 'Varsity Boat Race Mystery,' will be shown. Pathe's British gazette included. Keystone comic 'Fatal High C' is displayed.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-07 - 1915-10-09
Summary:

The last episode of 'Lucille Love' on Friday, 8th October, 1915. The drama 'Court Intrigue' in 4 parts. Pathe's British gazette and Keystone comics included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-14 - 1915-10-15
Summary:

The fifth series of 'Rocambole,' the Terror of Paris, in 5 parts on Friday, 15th October, 1915. Pathe's British gazette included. A grand benefit night embracing naval, military and civil picture on Thursday, 21st October, the Red Cross Day.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-21 - 1915-10-23
Summary:

Wiffles in Love and War,' in 2 parts and 2,000 feet long, on Friday, 22nd October, 1915. Pathe's British gazette included. Farewell performances of Miss May Clark on Monday, 25th October.

9
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-25
Summary:

Wiffles in Love and War' and 'For Honour and Country,' are the features in current Victoria Theatre programme. Other pictures are those dealing with events of the day and a series showing North Sea trawling.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-28 - 1915-10-30
Summary:

The thrilling drama in 3 parts, 'The False Wireless,' on Friday, 29th October, 1915. Pathe's British gazette included. Comic and interesting pictures included. Performances by Miss May Clark.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-03 - 1915-11-06
Summary:

The enthralling drama in 4 parts, 'When Rome Ruled,' on Friday, 5th November, 1915. Pathe's British gazette included. A very interesting film, 'Seal Hunting.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-08 - 1915-11-11
Summary:

The thrilling coloured drama in 4 parts, 'In the Grip of a Villain.' The new war pictures 'With the Algerian Troops.' Pathe's British gazette included. 'Max's Double' Comedy in 2 parts on Friday, 12th November.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-23 - 1915-11-24
Summary:

The magnificent drama in 3 parts, 'Fascination,' on Tuesday, on 23rd November, 1915. Pathe's British gazette included. 'The Tango Tangle.' The beautiful drama in 3 parts, 'The Stepmother,' on Friday, 26th November, 1915.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-25 - 1915-11-27
Summary:

A Pathe's drama in 3 reels, 'The Stepmother,' on Friday, 26th November, 1915. Pathe's British gazette included. Keystone comic including 'A Suspended Ordeal.' 'The Spy' on 3rd December.

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-27
Summary:

The programme at the Victoria Theatre this week includes: 'Excessive Affection,' 'Sept. Morn.', 'A Suspended Ordeal' and 'After the Honeymoon' which are all laughable. Pathe's British Gazette and 'Sport in Catalonia' are very interesting…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-13
Summary:

The historical film 'Joan of Arc' will be shown at the Victoria Theatre tonight and, for the last time, at next Wednesday's matinee, by request. Tomorrow the thrilling drama 'The Eye of a God' will be screened. And there will be a number of new 'comics' and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-13 - 1915-12-15
Summary:

The thrilling drama in 3 parts, 'Eye of a God,' on Tuesday, 14th December, 1915. Pathe's British gazette included. Comics including 'Godfather's Pipe,' 'A Dutch Love Story' (2 parts) and 'An Expert in Fashion.' 'Joan of Arc' by request…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-23
Summary:

Tomorrow night at the Victoria Theatre will be screened 'Max Sees Life' by Max Linder and a thrilling drama 'The Final Turn' and Pathe's interesting British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-27 - 1915-12-29
Summary:

The thrilling drama in 3 parts, 'From Circus to Race Course,' on Tuesday, 28th December, 1915. The interesting picture, 'The Black Sea Fleet.' Pathe's British gazette included. Comic and interesting pictures included. 'The Clue of the Cigar Band' and other…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-30
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is showing another good all-round programme this week, including Pathe's British Gazette, a series showing the bombardment of the Turkish coast by the Russian Black Sea fleet, some beautiful panoramic views of Genoa, good comics in 'The Riot,' 'The Heart…