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: 1911-09-19 - 1911-09-21
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. New pictures include 'A Veil of Happiness,' 'A Military Review in Chile,' 'Airship Destroyer 'Sensational',' 'Fairy Fishing Rod' and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-29
Summary:

A complete change of programme is announced in connection with the Victoria Theatre tonight, when the films to be presented are all new. Altogether some 82 films have arrived and will be presented during the course of the next week or so. The programme for tonight includes comic film 'The…

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-13
Summary:

A very fine film, of particular interest to Scotch people, based on the great novel 'Auld Robin Gray,' will be included in the change of programme at the Victoria Theatre tonight. It is no less than 700 feet long and is a splendid specimen of dramaturgy. Pathe's animated Gazette…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-01 - 1913-11-01
Summary:

Films screening of 'The Last Ray of Sunshine'; Screening of Gaumont Graphic; Coming films: 'Quo Vadis' and 'Battle of Waterloo'

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-07 - 1913-11-10
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Cowboy Millionaires'; Screening of Gaumont Graphic and somc comic pictures; Coming pictures: 'Quo Vadis' and 'The Battle of Waterloo'

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-11 - 1913-11-13
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Bread Carrier' (3 parts, 4,000 ft); Coming pictures: 'Quo Vadis' and 'The Battle of Waterloo'

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-14 - 1913-11-17
Summary:

Film screening of 'Sheridan Ride' (in 2 parts); Screening of Gaumont Graphic; Coming pictures: 'Quo Vadis' and 'The Battle of Waterloo'

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-18 - 1913-11-20
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Girl Thief' (in 2 parts); Coming pictures: 'Quo Vadis' and 'The Battle of Waterloo'

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-22
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre promises soon to produce the magnificent film 'Quo Vadis', also 'The Battle of Waterloo.' The latter, which is 6,000ft. in length, is to be screened next week. 'The Trio,' three special artistes, are booked to appear.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-25 - 1913-11-26
Summary:

Film screening of 'A Tragedy at the Court of Milan'; Coming film: 'The Battle of Waterloo' and 'Quo vadis'; Coming performances by Martinetti-Grossi-Moret

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-02 - 1913-12-04
Summary:

Films screening of 'A Conspiracy Against Murat' (in 2 parts); Debut performance of Martinetti-Grossi-Moret; Coming film: 'Quo Vadis' (8,000 ft)

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-05 - 1913-12-08
Summary:

Film screening of 'Ida, the Queen of the Air' (in 3 parts, 4,000 ft); Performances by Martinetti-Grossi-Moret; Coming film: 'Quo Vadis' (8,000 ft)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-09 - 1913-12-11
Summary:

Films screening of 'Don Juan After Don Juan of Austria' (2 parts); Performances by Martinetti-Grossi-Moret; Coming film: 'Tigris' and 'Quo Vadis'

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-11
Summary:

It is probable that no film has ever been shown anywhere that created a greater sensation than 'Quo Vadis,' in six parts, which will be shown at the Victoria Theatre shortly. The enterprising management has also arranged for two companion films dealing with Ancient Rome, 'Anthony…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-12 - 1913-12-15
Summary:

Film screening of 'Tigris' (in 3 parts; Performances by Martinetti-Grossi-Moret; Coming film: 'Quo Vadis'

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-19 - 1913-12-22
Summary:

Films screenings entitled 'In the Clutch of Apaches' or The Adventures of Child, in the Hands of an Apache Gang (in 4 parts); Coming: 'Quo Vadis', 'Last Days of Pompeii', 'Protea', and 'The Ghost Club'

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-22
Summary:

Patrons of the Victoria Theatre find plenty of thrills in the detective drama entitled 'In the Clutch of the Apaches,' which depicts, in four parts, the adventures of a child in the hands of an Apache gang. Some fine film treats are coming, including 'Quo Vadis,' 'Last…

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-01
Summary:

A cricket match will be played on Hong Kong Cricket Club and the Theatre Royal will be closed. 'Manon Lescaut' is shown at the Victoria. Pathe Gazette and 'That Scamp Ferdinand' will be in the Bijou's New Year offerings.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-04 - 1914-02-05
Summary:

Film screening of 'Fantomas' (in 4 parts, 6,000 ft); Performances by The Two Colliers; Coming film: 'Quo Vadis'

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-05
Summary:

The famous cinema picture 'Quo Vadis?' has arrived and is to be screened at the Victoria Theatre on Monday.