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: 1915-08-31 - 1915-09-01
Summary:

On Aug 21, the greatest drama ever produced, 'Eve' in 6 reels, 3,000 ft. long; Pathe's Gazette and interesting historical and comic pictures; 'Lucille Love' will appear shortly in 15 episodes.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-13 - 1915-09-15
Summary:

On Sept 14, the management has much pleasure in presenting Pathe's great picture 'Tinsel & Tragedy' in 3 parts, 3,400 ft. long. Mlle. Robinne & Mr. Alexander from Comedie Francaise; also 'Wiffles & The Unwritten Law'; on Friday, 'Lucille Love,' the…

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-15
Summary:

The first two episodes of the famous 'Lucille Love' film series will be screened at the Victoria theatre tonight instead of Friday.

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-16 - 1915-09-18
Summary:

On Sept 15, startling thrilling and exciting 3rd and 4th series of 'Lucille Love'; Pathe's British Gazette; Keystone Comics; 'That Cousin of Yours,' comedy in 2 parts; not to disappoint our many patrons 1st and 2nd series of 'Lucille Love.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-20 - 1915-09-22
Summary:

On Sept 21, 5th and 6th series of 'Lucille Love'; Pathe's famous comics Max Linder as hair dresser in 'Billy's Bugle.'

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-21
Summary:

The weekend programme at the Victoria Theatre, which has been received by its many patrons, has consisted of Parts 3 and 4 of 'Lucille Love,' some first-class war pictures, and 'My Cousin, You Know.' The new programme which begins tonight includes Parts 5 and 6 of '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-24 - 1915-09-25
Summary:

On Sept 21, a monster programme (Pathe's great film); The Great War 1914-15 in 2 parts, by permission of French Military Authorities; 'Lucille Love' 7th and 8th episodes; Charlie Chaplin Keystone's great comedian in 20 Minutes of Love and the 'Fatal Mallet.'

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-27 - 1915-10-02
Summary:

On Sept 28, two startling and thrilling episodes of 'Lucille Love' 9th and 10th; comics 'Calamity Anne in Society,' so near & yet so far; 'Jack Bell Amateur Detective,' the magnet.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-28
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre has been well filled during the weekend performances, a notable feature of which has been the 7th and 8th instalments of the popular sensational film 'Lucille Love.' The war pictures were shown. Tonight, there is a complete change of programme, and the next two…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-10-05 - 1915-10-05
Summary:

Tonight, programme extraordinary: 'Lucille Love' 11-12th episodes, thrilling & exciting; 'Varsity Boat Race Mystery,' drama in 2 parts; Pathe's British Gazette; 'Fatal High C,' Keystone Comic.

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-10-06 - 1915-10-06
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, 13-14th episodes of 'Lucille Love,' this great picture is drawing to a close and every episode gets more exciting; 'Detective Serial' in 2 parts; 'Nick Winter in the Wild West'; war gazette 'With the Serbian Army'; comic 'A…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-10-06
Summary:

The new programme at the Victoria Theatre contains the 13th and 14th episodes of 'Lucille Love,' a new 'Nick Winter' picture in two parts, some good comics and a splendid series of war pictures showing the Serbian army at work.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-10-07 - 1915-10-09
Summary:

On Oct 8, 15th and last episode of 'Lucille Love,' the great and beautiful drama in 4 parts; 'Court Intrigue'; Pathe's British Gazette; famous Keystone comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-07
Summary:

Hong Kong is to have the opportunity of witnessing another masterpiece of cinematograph by arrangement with Pathe Freres, the Victoria Theatre is to screen a filmed version of Dumas' 'The Count of Monte Cristo.' It will be shown in eight epochs, the first of which is to be put on…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-08 - 1919-01-08
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre has the honour to announce the leasing of the Premier Pathe film of art: 'The Count of Monte Cristo.' The one film all are going to see. List of epochs included. Booking at Anderson's.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-09 - 1919-01-11
Summary:

American Gazette No. 19. 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' the one film all are going to see. 'The House of Terrible Scandals', Tuesday Matinee, 'Boy Scouts Be Prepared' in 8 parts and 'Sons of Satan.' Booking at Anderson's.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-10
Summary:

The audience which gathered at the Victoria Theatre last night to witness the first epoch of Pathe's wonderful film d'art, 'The Count of Monte Cristo' was delighted with this masterpiece of cinema production. The first episode will continue to be shown up to the 12 inst., and…

18
Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-14
Summary:

The chief attraction in the current programme of the Victoria Theatre is the remarkably fine film 'Thou Shalt Not Covet.' It is the work of James Oliver Curwood and comprises five parts of an intensely gripping character. A Keystone comedy is included in the programme and is…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-16 - 1919-01-18
Summary:

American Gazette No. 20. 'The Count of Monte Cristo' 2nd epoch entitled. 'The Treasure of Monte Cristo.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-23 - 1919-01-25
Summary:

Performance: The Filipino String Band will play tonight. Annals of the War No. 57. 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' 3rd epoch of 'The Philanthropist.' 'Wilful Wallops for Wealth.' Booking at Anderson's.