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: 1912-09-30 - 1912-10-03
Summary:

Re-opening night of the famous artists and unparalleled dancers Verne and Smith; magnificent new pictures just arrived.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-04 - 1912-10-05
Summary:

Sunday, October, 6, 1912, the great sporting picture of the Boxing Contest between Moreau and Papty; 16 rounds; every bout distinct and clear; other beautiful pictures are also provided.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-13 - 1913-01-17
Summary:

7.15 p.m., great success of The Two Gibsons and Dolly Maher; new pictures; return visit of our old friends, The Hughes Comedy Co. will open on Sunday in The Grafters.

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-03
Summary:

There was only a poor attendance at the Victoria Theatre last night when Mr. Dallas' Company gave their last performance. The programme comprised three sketches, together with pictures.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-27 - 1914-03-27
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, change of programme including a beautifully coloured historical drama in three parts, 'The Fall of Constantiople'; 'The Last Days of Pompeii' in 8,000 feet is coming.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-30 - 1914-03-30
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, change of programme headed by the magnificent picture 'Wild Beasts at Large' in 2 parts; 'The Last Days of Pompeii' in 8,000 feet is coming.

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-31 - 1914-04-03
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the magnificent drama 'The Hyman of Life' in 2 parts; 'The Last Days of Pompeii' is coming.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-04 - 1914-04-06
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the detective picture 'The Mystery of Yellow Room' in 3 parts; Lord Lytton's wonderful masterpiece 'The Last Days of Pompeii' in 8,000 feet will soon be exhibited; watch for the great picture George Carpentier v Bomdardier Wells.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-07 - 1914-04-11
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the comic picture 'The Sleeping Car Man' in 2 parts, and a fine selection of pictures; Lord Lytton's wonderful masterpiece 'The Last Days of Pompeii' will be exhibited on Apr 13.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-13
Summary:

The famous picture 'The Last Days of Pompeii' is to be screened at the Victoria Theatre tonight.

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-13 - 1914-04-18
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, Lord Lytton's wonderful masterpiece 'The Last Days of Pompeii' will be exhibited, length 8,000 feet in 5 parts.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-21 - 1914-04-23
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, change of programme headed by the dramatic picture 'Red and White Roses' in 2 parts; grand matinee of Apr 25; the wonderful film 'The Last Days of Pompeii' in 5 parts will be exhibited.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-24 - 1914-04-24
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, change of programme including the magnificent dramatic film 'Beyond the Grave's Mysteries' [sic] in 2 parts; grand matinee on Apr 25; the great picture 'The Last Days of Pompeii' will be exhibited.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-14 - 1916-09-16
Summary:

On Sep 15, the great serial play, 1st and 2nd episode of 'Brokencoin' [sic] in 4 parts; Aerial Fleet and Zeppelins in 'Great War: Battle of Avocourt,' Pathe's British Gazette; 'The Enchanted Gloves,' comic; 'Insect Mimics' [sic], instructive; '…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-19
Summary:

The special band night at the Victoria Theatre last night was less well patronised than it might have been. The Band of the 18th Infantry played a most excellent list of pieces and the picture programme was full of fun. So good a show deserved to be well attended. There will be a new programme…

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-16 - 1916-10-16
Summary:

On Oct 16, 'The What Nots,' marvellous programme: 'Poses Plastiques' and 'Shadow Pantomime'; on Oct 17, commencement of winter season, the great serial film, 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Broken Coin' will be screened with various other interesting and…

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-17 - 1916-10-18
Summary:

On Oct 17, commencement of winter season; the great serial film, 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Broken Coin' will be screened with various other interesting and comic pictures; on Oct 20, Pathe's great serial 'The Red Circle' and the official picture 'The Great Battle…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-17
Summary:

The 'What Nots' made their final appearance at the Victoria Theatre last night, in the presence of a good and appreciative house. Tonight, the first and second episodes of the film drama, 'The Broken Coin' will be screened at this theatre.

19
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-23 - 1916-10-25
Summary:

On Oct 23, band night; last night of 'The Battle of the Somme' [sic]; 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Red Circle'; on Oct 24, the thrilling serial play, 3rdd and 4th episodes of 'The Broken Coin'; comics: 'Mabel and Fatty's Wash Day' (Keystone), 'A…

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-23
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre on Friday night, the first two episodes of the new serial 'The Red Circle' were shown and proved very exciting. Two war pictures were screened: 'Approaching the Second Line,' and 'The Battle of the Somme.' As comic relief, a new Wiffles film…