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: 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…

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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…

3
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.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-11 - 1917-07-13
Summary:

On July 13, Pathe's gold rooster play, 'Shadows & Sunshine' in 3 parts, featuring Baby Marie Osborne, the youngest leading lady in the world; interesting: Pathe's British Gazette and Pathe's Great War; comics: 'Statue of the Black Gladiator' (Starlight),…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-12
Summary:

Patrons of the Victoria Theatre have some good things in store for them, for on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings next, an official war picture 'The Battle of the Ancre and the Advance of the Tanks' will be screened. In addition to this, a very fine film 'A Message from Mars…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-08-03 - 1917-08-04
Summary:

On Aug 4, the great reproduction of Eugene Sue's novel, 'The Wandering Jew' in 6 parts; Pathe's Gazettes and various comics; on Aug 7, 'The Range of London,' 'A Message from Mars'; on Aug 10, 'The Shielding Shadow.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-08-06 - 1917-08-08
Summary:

On Aug 7, 'A Message from Mars' in 4 parts, featuring the celebrated artist Mr. Charles Hawtrey, the picture was The Range of London and ran for 12 weeks; Pathe's British Gazettes and various comics; on Aug 10, 'The Shielding Shadow.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-22
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Paramount picture called 'To Please One Woman' is the attraction at the Star Theatre. The leading role is portrayed by Claire Windsor. While a Thursday, there will be a double programme from two dancers Miss Mura Shipoff and her brother and an excellent film…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-09
Summary:

In 'A Full House,' the Paramount feature which will be screened at the Star Theatre tonight and tomorrow night, Bryant Washburn, the well-known light comedian, takes the leading part. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-10
Summary:

Local cinema-goers are reminded of the final show of the Paramount picture, 'A Full House' at Star Theatre today, which is starred by Lois Wilson and Bryant Washburn. Directed by James Cruze.