A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-27 - 1914-03-30
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Fall of Constantinople' (in 3 parts); Coming film: 'The Last Days of Pompeii'

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
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.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
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.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-31 - 1914-04-02
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Hymn of Life' (2 parts); Coming film: 'The Last Days of Pompeii'

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
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.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-03 - 1914-04-06
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Mystery of Yellow Room' (in 3 parts); Coming film: Lord Lytton's 'The Last Days of Pompeii' and 'George Carpentler v. Bomdardler Wells'

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
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.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-07 - 1914-04-10
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Sleeping Car Man' (in 2 parts); Coming film: Lord Lytton's 'The Last Days of Pompeii'

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
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.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-13 - 1914-04-18
Summary:

Screening of Lord Lytton's 'The Last Days of Pompeii' (in 5 parts, 8,000 ft); Late car to Peak

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
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.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
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.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-22 - 1914-04-23
Summary:

Film screening of 'Red and White Roses' (in 2 parts); Coming film: 'The Last Days of Pompeii'

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-24 - 1914-04-25
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Beyond the Grave's Mysteries' (in 2 parts); Coming film: 'The Last Days of Pompell'

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
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.

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Headline: Gee, This is Fine'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-25 - 1919-08-28
Summary:

Gee, This is Fine' is what you will exclaim when you see at the Victoria. Pearl White in the 'Lightning Raider,' one of the biggest pictures Pathe's ever produced. August 26 remarks: Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: Gee, This Is Fine' Is What You Will Exclaim When You See On Thursday Night at the Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-25 - 1919-08-25
Summary:

Pearl White in 'The Lightning Raider.' It is one of the biggest pictures Pathe's ever produced, featuring Pearl White. You must not blame us if you don't succeed in securing seats on Thursday day; you should book straight away at Anderson's or be early at the Theatre.…

18
Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-25 - 191908-26
Summary:

Thursday night, Pearl White with Warner Oland in 'The Lightning Raider,' Pathe's supreme effort in photoplay production. Book straightaway at Anderson's. Photo and film plot included. August 26 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on the film.

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Headline: On Thursday Night at the Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-26 - 1919-08-26
Summary:

Will be presented a superlative serial, 'The Lightning Raider' with Pearl White, the idol of all picture lovers, in the principal role. It is a beautiful film in every respect and Pathe's most supreme effort. Don't wait till Thursday for getting a seat. Ensure against…

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-28 - 1919-08-30
Summary:

Pathe's peerless serial star, Pearl White with Warner Oland in 'The Lightning Raider,' episode 1st: 'The Ebony Blook,' episode 2nd: 'The Counter Plot.' Matinee: 'The Bull's Eye' (episode 15, 16 and 17). Booking at Anderson's. August 29…