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: 1914-09-11 - 1914-09-12
Summary:

Performance by La Belle and Williams; Owing to the damaged condition of the Film, 'Victory', the following pictures will be exhibited: 'The Price Demanded', 'The Turkish Spy' and 'The King's Service'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-28 - 1914-09-30
Summary:

A thrilling and sensational drama of court life, the film is 3,000 feet and in 3 parts 'The Black Panther'; Coming Prince of Wales Fund Night and film screening 'Victory'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-28 - 1914-10-05
Summary:

For 3 nights only, 'The Black Panther,' a thrilling & sensational drama of court life (where Mr. Williams takes the detective's part), the film is 3,000 ft. and in 3 parts; band night on Wednesday, Oct 2, Prince of Wales' fund night, performance by local talent band. On…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-01 - 1914-10-01
Summary:

Tomorrow wil be the Prince of Wales Fund's night with performance by the Dares, Mr Geo Grimble and Mrs Mears; Film screening of 'Brittanicus' (2 parts); Band in attendance; A late ferry will run; Coming film: 'Victory'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-10-01 - 1914-10-02
Summary:

Monster programme for local talents in raising fund on Friday, 2nd October, 1914. The magnificent coloured picture, 'Brittanicus' in 2 parts. Performance by the band of 25th Punjabis. Late ferry is served. Pianos lent by Anderson Music Co. The famous picture, 'Victory' in 5…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-02 - 1914-10-02
Summary:

Tonight is the Prince of Wales Fund's night with performance by the Dares, Mr Geo Grimble and Mrs Mears; Film screening of 'Brittanicus' (2 parts); Band in attendance; A late ferry will run; Coming film: 'Victory'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-03 - 1914-10-05
Summary:

Film screening of 'Victory' (5 parts); Band in attendeance; The public are requested to be in their seats by 9:00 p.m. sharp

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-10-03 - 1914-10-03
Summary:

The famous picture, 'Victory,' in 5 parts tonight. Band is included. Seats are available at 9 p.m. by public requests.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-10-05
Summary:

Victory,' a realistic war film produced in conjunction with the United States Navy, was shown on Saturday and Sunday night at the Victoria Theatre before large houses.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-21
Summary:

The Midnight Guest' and the 6th series of war pictures were presented at the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-24 - 1915-02-24
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Midnight Guest' (4 parts, 4,000 ft); Screening of the 6th Series of War Pictures (2 parts); And some new comic, new historical, new instructive pictures

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-25 - 1915-02-25
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Midnight Guest' (4 parts, 4,000 ft); Screening of the 6th Series of War Pictures (2 parts); And some new comic, new historical, new instructive pictures

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-25
Summary:

The Midnight Guest' is being shown at the Victoria for the last time tonight. The war pictures are the finest we have yet seen. A new Wiffles picture will be shown tomorrow night together with a special series of war pictures. The Victoria having now obtained exclusive rights in Hong Kong…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-30 - 1918-05-02
Summary:

Tuesday 30th, April and Thursday 2nd, May, 'A Noble Action,' a stirring drama in four parts, full of interest and emotion featuring the celebrated French actress, Mdlle Vera Sergine. Also American Gazette No. 46, 'A Brigand Unwittingly,' 'The Professional Amateur,'…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-01 - 1918-05-01
Summary:

From Apr 30 to May 2, a stirring drama in 4 parts, full of interest and emotion featuring the celebrated French actress Mdlle Vera Sergino [sic], 'A Noble Action'; American Gazette No. 46; 'A Brigand Unwittingly'; 'A Professional Amateur.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-23 - 1922-06-24
Summary:

All in one programme: Charlie Chaplin in 'Pay Day'; Harold Lloyd in 'Never Weaken'; Larry Semon in 'Between the Acts.'

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-24
Summary:

Three comedies will comprise a week's programme of the Coronet Theatre. One, Charlie Chaplin's 'Pay Day.' Two, Harold Lloyd's 'Never Weaken.' Three, Larry Semon's 'Between the Scenes.' [sic] As indicated this all-comedy programme begins on Monday…

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-24
Summary:

After providing the screening 'Man-Woman-Marriage,' Coronet is striking out in an entirely different direction, which includes 'Pay Day' from Charlie Chaplin. Film plot included; Harold Lloyd and Larry Semon in 'Never Weaken' and 'Between the Scenes.' The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-24
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is going to screen three comedies this week, starting from Monday. The first comedy will be Charlie Chaplin's two-part comedy 'Pay Day.' Film synopsis included. The other two comedies are Harold Lloyd's 'Never Weaken' and Larry Semon's '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-24
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is screening a special all-comedy programme, including Charlie Chaplin's 'Pay Day,' Harold Lloyd's 'Never Weaken' and Larry Semon's 'Between the Scenes' [sic], this week.