A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-05
Summary:

The war pictures about military preparations and declaration of hostilities will be exhibited at the Victoria Theatre.

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Headline: The Cinemas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-14
Summary:

Victoria Theatre: A film showing an excellent series of war pictures occupied the Victoria Theatre, including the British Army and the doings in Belgium. Performances by Mr. Robert Douglas and Miss Hilda Barry; Bijou Scenic Theatre: A new selection of war films commences tonight, including Pathe…

3
Headline: At the Cinema
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-19
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre, tonight sensation lovers will be pleased with the third of the Rocambole series, 'The Missing Marquis.' At the Victoria, performances by Bert Flatt and Miss Flo. Brooks. 'Playing with his Luck' will be shown. Manager Blake promises another series of war…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-01-07
Summary:

Fascination,' and 'The Mocking Actress' are shown at the Victoria Theatre. Further war pictures are to be shown at an early date.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-01-12
Summary:

The management of Victoria Theatre has issued invitations to the naval and military authorities to witness the war pictures.

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-10
Summary:

War pictures continue to be a prominent feature of the show at the Victoria Theatre. Pathe's 'On the Ocean's Battlefields' and a number of amusing films are shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-19
Summary:

The war pictures screen at the Victoria Theatre are interesting and Max Linder never failed to keep up the fun. This week's feature is a Sherlock Holmes series

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-23
Summary:

A grand benefit performance will be held at the Victoria Theatre on behalf of the poor sufferers of Canton, with the last series of 'Perils of Pauline' and also the latest war pictures. The next thrilling pictures to be staged will be 'Lucille Love,' 'Queen's Lover…

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-11
Summary:

Victoria Theatre has offered great attractions to the public. In addition to the latest war pictures, the comics are unique and the selected dramas are all well arranged. Tonight a magnificent drama will be screened.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-15
Summary:

A historical play 'Salambo' in six reels will be exhibited together with new comics and War Pictures. The orchestra is now augmented by a few more instrumentalists.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-31
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre is to be congratulated on securing for exhibition the film of Charlie Chaplin's burlesque 'Carmen.' In addition, war pictures and a fine drama 'Despised' are equally interesting.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-15
Summary:

The long expected serial film 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White will be screened with war pictures at the Victoria Theatre.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-09 - 1919-01-11
Summary:

Tonight, January 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th, American Gazette No. 19; 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' the one film all are going to see; 'The House of Terrible Scandals.' Thursday matinee 9th January, 'Boy Scouts Be Prepared' in 8 parts. Sunday matinee 12th January,…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-09 - 1919-01-09
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' first epoch, 'Edmond Dantes.' Booking open at Anderson's for all the epochs.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-09
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre had a great selection of pictures, including 'The Official Boy Scout,' Alexandre Duma's well-known book 'The Count of Monte Chirsto [sic].'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-14
Summary:

A fine film 'Thou shalt Not Covet' is now screening at the Victoria Theatre. It is written by James Oliver Curwood. The Keystone Comedy with Fatty in the leading role is indeed very funny. The 2nd episode of 'The Count of Monte Cristo' will be screened on Thursday.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-16 - 1919-01-18
Summary:

January 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th, 9.15 p.m. performance, American Gazette No. 20; 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' 2nd epoch entitled 'The Treasure of Monte Cristo'; 'Billie Joins the Navy.' Booking at Anderson's.

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-21
Summary:

The Victoria is showing a beautiful film 'Marble Heart' featuring King Baggot in five parts. The 3rd episode of 'The Count of Monte Cristo' will be screened and some extra pictures will be given at matinees.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-23 - 1919-01-26
Summary:

23rd, 24th, 25th and 26th January, 9.15 p.m., Annals of the War No. 57; 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' 3rd epoch, 'The Philanthropist'; 'Wilful Wallops for Wealth.' Matinees, every Wednesday and Thursday 5.15 p.m., Saturday 2.15 p.m. and 5 p.m. and Sunday 6 p.m.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-30 - 1919-01-31
Summary:

30th, 31st January, 1st and 2nd February, 9.15 p.m., American Gazette No. 23; 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' 4th epoch, 'Sinbad the Sailor'; 'The Busy Bell Boy'; Manila string band will be in attendance on Saturday the 1st, February at 9.15 p.m. Matinees, every…