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: 1909-02-05
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph, No. 2 Zetland Street, showed many beautiful films of varied subjects like pictures of comedy, travel and educational advantage. The machine is a particularly good one, and the entertainment well repays a visit.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-26
Summary:

Movies are utterly incapable of intellectual content although film like 'Cabiria' has some historical worth and offer educational value. – from 'January Atlantic'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-24
Summary:

The Melbourne Comedy Company, Eileen Melbourne, Tom Melbourne, scored another big success at the Victoria Theatre. Tonight is the last night of this programme. The 'movies' consist entirely of comedies with the exception of Pathe's Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-11 - 1917-08-11
Summary:

Coming screening of 'Cabiria' (1st - six parts) by the Itala Film Co.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-13 - 1917-08-13
Summary:

Coming screening of 'Cabiria', Pathe's Gazettes and Comics; Coming film: 'Shielding Shadow'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-13 - 1917-08-13
Summary:

tomorrow: Screening of 'Cabiria' (1st - six parts) by the Itala Film Co.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-14 - 1917-08-14
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Cabiria' (1st - six parts) by the Itala Film Co.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-14 - 1917-08-16
Summary:

Screening of 'Cabiria', Pathe's Gazettes and Comics; Coming film: 'Shielding Shadow'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-17 - 1917-08-17
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'The Shielding Shadow' (3rd & 4th episodes), Pathe's Gazettes and Various Comics; Coming film: 'Cabiria'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-18 - 1917-08-20
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's 'The Shielding Shadow' (3rd & 4th episodes), Pathe's Gazettes and Various Comics; Coming film: 'Cabiria'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-20 - 1917-08-21
Summary:

Screening of 'Cabiria'; Coming film: 'Civilization'

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-21 - 1917-08-21
Summary:

Screening of 'Cabiria' (2nd half), Pathe's Gazettes and Comics; Coming film: 'The Shielding Shadow'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-22 - 1917-08-23
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Cabiria' (2nd half), Pathe's Gazettes and Comics; Coming film: 'The Shielding Shadow'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-26
Summary:

Mr J. J. Blake, the manager of that Victoria Theatre, informs us that great care has been taken in the choice of productions for the winter season. Great variety of films were obtained, including 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jack Saunders, 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-04
Summary:

A new serial film 'The Mystery of the Double Cross' will be commenced at the Victoria Theatre on Friday next. 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Miss Pearl White and 'Kick in, Kick in' are hoped to be secured next.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-25 - 1918-01-26
Summary:

Tonight, the 15th and last episodes of 'The Mystery of the Double Cross,' the mystery fully explained. See who is the masked stranger. Also 'Max Between Two Fires,' a French comedy by Max Linder, played by the author, and 'The Tientsin Flood,' a picture specially…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-06 - 1918-02-07
Summary:

9.15 p.m. performance, Wednesday and Thursday, the 6th and 7th February 1918, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Great Secret,' 'The Yellow Claw' and 'A Clue from the Klondike' [sic]. Pathe's American Gazette and various comics. Look out for the opening date of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-08 - 1918-02-09
Summary:

Friday, 8th February, Pathe's great Gold Rooster film in 5 parts, 'When Baby Forgot' featuring Baby Marie Osborne. Also Pathe's American Gazette and a screaming comedy in 2 parts, 'Luke, Messenger.' Watch for the opening date of the latest serial, 'The Fatal…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-11 - 1918-02-14
Summary:

Programme tonight, 9.15 performance, 'The Hunting of Hawk,' the great Pathe-Gold Rooster play in 5 parts. Also Pathe's American Gazette, full of news that will interest you, and 'A Poet and His Lady Loves,' a screaming comedy in 2 parts. Watch for the opening date of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-15 - 1918-02-18
Summary:

Programme tonight, 9.15 performance in 3 parts, 'The Tramp,' those who saw Henry Krauss in 'Les Miserables' will remember his brilliant acting and appreciate him, still more in this new role. Pathe's American Gazette and various comics. Watch for the romantic and…