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: 1914-10-17
Summary:

Robert Douglas and Hilda Barry head the programme at the Victoria Theatre and the pictures this week are good.

62
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-18
Summary:

Mr. Bert Flatt and Miss Flo Brooks are drawing good houses at the Victoria Theatre. The selection of films shown is creditable, the dramatic as well as comic ones being much appreciated.

63
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-24
Summary:

Some splendid pictures were screened at the Victoria Theatre for the Canton Floods Fund. The Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Professor Gonzales.

64
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-22
Summary:

Arrangements have been made by the Victoria Theatre to screen new pictures at the Wednesday matinee.

65
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-10-21 - 1915-10-21
Summary:

Grand popular pictures

66
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-13 - 1915-11-15
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Bridge Across the Yser' (2 parts) and 'Max's Double' (2 parts); Screening of Pathe's Latest Gazette; Also comic, historical and interesting pictures

67
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-17
Summary:

Ashes of Happiness' is a two part dramatic coloured picture in which family misunderstanding is at last happily received. 'Snow sports in Switzerland' is an excellent 'interest' film; while the British Gazette and several good comics make up an attractive evening.

68
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-20
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre is securing pictures of the war, dramas of intense interest are produced, while the comic series is delightful. There was a complete change of the programme last night.

69
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-04
Summary:

The current programme at the Victoria Theatre includes 'Colonel Heeza Liar, explorer' which provokes the audience to roars of laughter. Other good humorous films are 'Friend of the Family,' 'Knight Errant' and 'Bunny and a game of golf,' while 'The…

70
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-06 - 1916-01-08
Summary:

A real society drama, 'The Polo Champion,' on Friday, 7th January. 'The Signal of Death' in 2 parts. British Gazette included. Comics including 'New Cure for Gout' [sic], 'Guarding Adolphins' and 'The Boy, The Bust, The Bath.'

71
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-12
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre provides entertainment with variety. 'Wiffles and the Millionaire' is a comedy, 'The Broken Oath' is a long dramatic picture. The 'interest' side is well maintained by films of the Bombay iron and steel industry, 'The Hidden Nest Egg'…

72
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-09
Summary:

The Melbourne Comedy Co, reappears at the Victoria Theatre. With the return of the comedy-makers, together with a new set of pictures, an evening at the Victoria this weekend.

73
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-21
Summary:

The programme includes a serial film 'The Black Box' and war pictures, particularly the British Gazette. There was a good feature 'The Golden Sword Knot' and the comic cartoon picture 'The Police Dog No. 1' raised many a hearty laugh. The band of the 18th Infantry…

74
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…

75
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-23
Summary:

A large audience is attracted to the capital series of pictures depicting work being done by women workers in the munition works at home. Other pictures portrayed the Army Service Corps, the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Artillery at work.

76
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-05 - 1917-01-05
Summary:

Screening of 'The Iron Claw' (1st and 2nd episodes) featuring Pearl White, Creighton Hale, Sheldon Lewis; Scenic Pictures in Colours, War Gazette & British Gazette, Comic Cartoon by Bray; Pearl White's photo included

77
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-11 - 1917-01-11
Summary:

Coming screening of 'The Iron Claw' (3rd and 4th episodes), British Gazette and War Gazette

78
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-12 - 1917-01-13
Summary:

Screening of 'The Iron Claw' (3rd and 4th episodes), British Gazette and War Gazette; 9.15 p.m. performance only

79
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-18 - 1917-01-18
Summary:

Coming screening of 'The Iron Claw' (5th and 6th episodes) featuring Pearl White, Creighton Hale and Sheldon Lewis; British Gazette and War Gazette; Prince in a Trench Comedy and 'Wiffles' Dancing Pumps'

80
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-19 - 1917-01-20
Summary:

Screening of 'The Iron Claw' (5th and 6th episodes) featuring Pearl White, Creighton Hale and Sheldon Lewis; British Gazette and War Gazette; Prince in a Trench Comedy and Wiffles' Dancing Pumps'