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: 1913-05-05
Summary:

There was a large attendance on Saturday night and 'The Usurer' was shown at the Victoria. Miss Ardea also gained popularity. 'Les Miserables,' a film of Victor Hugo's great work, is expected daily.

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

Tomorrow is the last night of Howard Sisters at the Victoria Theatre. On Wednesday, 'Les Miserables,' which has been long expected, will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-15
Summary:

Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables' is the story being given at the Victoria Theatre with the aid of magnificent films which take 3 hours to operate. The story is such as rivets the attention, and the successful exhibitions in Shanghai, India, and other parts of the world will surely…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-16
Summary:

A large number of audience was disappointed as they were not able to watch Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables' due to the huge demand. Film plot included.

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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…

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-18
Summary:

Chicago, Nov. 14 – Athletics and entertainment are encouraged by the governor of the prison and the State Board of Control, to arouse the interest and spirit of the men under detention. Moving pictures are shown several evenings a week at the Anamosa Prison, and the governor says that these and…

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-21
Summary:

The beautiful films that have lately been exhibited at the Victoria Theatre including 'Woman is Like a Shadow' and 'The Battle of Gettysburg' will be screened and 'The Last Days of Pompei' [sic] is expected shortly.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-31
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is commencing with 'Quo Vadis?' and 'The Fall of Constantinople' while 'The Last Days of Pompeii' is going to be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-13
Summary:

The Ambrosia Cinema Co.'s film, 'The Last Days of Pompeii,' has arrived and will be screened at the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-14
Summary:

The Last Days of Pompeii,' Lord Lytton's famous novel, unfolded a story with human interest, splendid costumes, realistic surroundings and perfect details. The production is a masterpiece which must be seen to be appreciated.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-20
Summary:

Large audiences witnessed the production of 'The Last Days of Pompeii' at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday and Sundays evenings.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-13
Summary:

The first part of 'What happened to Mary' will be repeated during the matinee by the courtesy of Mr. J. J. Blake, the manager. 'Sherlock Holmes' is expected to be screened on or about the 20th instant.

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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

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-22
Summary:

The Tragedy of the Four Devils' is the chief feature of the programme at the Victoria Theatre. The Keystone comic films are highly appreciated. 'Othello,' 'Sherlock Holmes,' 'Lucille's Love,' are to be shown shortly.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-31
Summary:

Sherlock Holmes' was staged last night for the first time in Hong Kong at the Victoria Theatre. 'Lucille Love' will be introduced.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-02
Summary:

Sherlock Holmes' was splendid and held undivided attention of a large audience at the Victoria Theatre. 'Badger Hunting' is going to be shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-07
Summary:

The story by Sir A. C. Doyle, 'Sherlock Holmes,' is to be filmed tonight at the Victoria Theatre. 'Wiffles' is one of the many comic pictures to be shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-21
Summary:

The Flower Girl' with Maisie Fromet of 'Les Miserables' playing the leading role will be screened upon request at the Victoria Theatre. Some very costly films of Charlie Chaplin have been secured by the management and will be shown later.