A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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121
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-21 - 1918-05-22
Summary:

From May 21-23, a story of keen interest, played by great artistes amid beautiful scenery, 'Which?'; American Gazette No. 54; 'Anatole's Oath,' a comic sketch in 2 parts played by Parisian music hall stars.

122
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-27 - 1918-05-29
Summary:

From May 28-30, 'Mater Dolorosa,' the great French drama that won such a success in England and American under the title of 'The Torture of Silence'; Annals of the War No. 23; 'Home Made Pies'; 'The Children of Tulipland.'

123
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-17 - 1918-06-19
Summary:

From June 18-19 and for 2 nights only, 'The Angel Factory' in 5 parts; Annals of the War No. 24; 'The Masher's Mishap.'

124
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-20 - 1918-06-22
Summary:

From June 20-22, William Courtenay in 'The Recoil,' a great 5 parts drama of the American Secret Service; 'Pokes & Jabs in Clover'; American Gazette No. 58.

125
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-26
Summary:

The chief feature of Victoria Theatre last night was the very fine five-part film 'The Last of the Carnaby's' [sic].Miss Gladys Hulette is the star figure of the film. Other features of the programme were a very interesting American Gazette and a picture of the Empire Day…

126
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-01
Summary:

Despite the threatening weather, there was quite a good-sized audience at the Victoria Theatre last night, when the second and third episodes of 'Judex?' were screened. These proved most exciting, and a feature was the wonderful work of the boy actor 'Bout de Zan.' Apart from…

127
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-16 - 1918-07-17
Summary:

July 16-17. Great Gold Rooster 5-part drama 'The Spender.' Annals of the War No. 27. American Gazette No. 64. Harold Lloyd's comedy.

128
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-16
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow night, the Victoria Theatre has a special programme which should make a big appeal to its patrons. The star feature is the great 'Gold Rooster' five-part drama, 'The Spender,' which is one of the most powerfully-acted films ever screened in the Colony.…

129
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-17
Summary:

The very fine programme put on at the Victoria Theatre last night drew a most appreciative audience. The main feature was the five-part film 'The Spender,' which is one of the most exciting and strongly-acted dramas screened in Hong Kong for a long time past. The beautiful Pathe colour…

130
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-20 - 1918-07-22
Summary:

July 21 and 22. 'Judex?' Episode 8 'The Undergrounds of the Chateau Rouge.' Episode 9 'A Miraculous Recovery.' 'Hello, Teacher!' and American Gazette No. 65.

131
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-06 - 1918-08-08
Summary:

August 6-8. 'The Song of the Fire.' American Gazette No.69. 'A Bag of Trouble.'

132
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-07
Summary:

The new programme which the Victoria Theatre management put on last night, and which will be continued for two nights longer, was of a most varied and attractive character. Its main feature was the four-part film, 'The Song of Fire,' which is splendidly acted and most elaborately set.…

133
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-13 - 1918-08-05
Summary:

August 4 and 5. The final episode of Judex? American Gazette No.70. 'Hit Him Again,' Harold Lloyd comedy. 'His Godmother,' military comedy in 2 parts.

134
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-13 - 1918-08-15
Summary:

August 13-15. 'The Storm,' 'The Try Out,' pokes and jabs comedy. American Gazette No. 71, 'French Day in Shanghai.' 'The Lamb,' Harold Lloyd and Company.

135
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-14
Summary:

The current programme at the Victoria Theatre is one that should meet with a good deal of appreciation, comprising as it does a fine three-part film 'The Storm,' a picture which, besides good acting to recommend it, is based on a very attractive plot and provides some good situations.…

136
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-16 - 1918-08-17
Summary:

August 16-18. Gladys Hulette and Paul Clerget in 'A Crooked Romance.' British Gazette No.456 and American Gazette No.72. 'Beat It.' Harold Lloyd in one of his funniest comedies.

137
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-19 - 1918-08-21
Summary:

August 19-21. 'The Shadow of the Past.' American Gazette No. 73. Annals of the War No. 30 and 'Bashful,' another Harold Lloyd success.

138
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-23
Summary:

There was an absolutely crowded house at the Victoria Theatre last night, when the special attraction provided was the great five-part film, 'The Mark of Cain.' The main feature is the very clever acting of Mrs. Vernon Castle, who has the leading role, and who is seconded by Mr.…

139
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-02 - 1918-09-03
Summary:

September 2-4. Geraldine O'Brien in 'A Woman's Fight.' American Gazette No. 77. 'The Reformers.'

140
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-03
Summary:

The large audiences which assembled at the Victoria Theatre last night thoroughly enjoyed the admirably varied programme submitted. The main feature was the five-part film, 'A Woman's Fight,' in which the leading character was portrayed by Miss Geraldine O' Brien. Other…