A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Limitations of the Movies
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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Headline: Victoria Theatre: 'Cabiria'
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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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-08-13 - 1917-08-15
Summary:

On Aug 14, the great historical film 'Cabiria' in 2 parts, the second half of this film will be exhibited on Au 21; Pathe's Gazettes and comics; 3rd and 4th episodes of the 'Shielding Shadow' in Aug 17.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
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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Headline: Victoria Theatre: 'Cabiria'
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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Headline: Victoria Theatre: 'Cabiria'
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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Headline: Victoria Theatre
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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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-08-16 - 1917-08-18
Summary:

On Aug 17, Pathe's great serial, 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Shielding Shadow,' 'You Deserted Me' and 'The Survivors'; Pathe's Gazettes and various comics; on Aug 21, final half of 'Cabiria.'

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
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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Headline: Victoria Theatre
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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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-08-20 - 1917-08-22
Summary:

On Aug 21, the 2nd half of the great historical film 'Cabiria' in 6 parts; Pathe's Gazettes and comics; in Aug 24, the 5th and 6th episodes of 'The Shielding Shadow.'

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Headline: Victoria Theatre: 'Cabiria'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-20 - 1917-08-21
Summary:

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

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
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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Headline: Victoria Theatre
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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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-09 - 1918-08-12
Summary:

August 9-12. The great French drama 'Instinct.' British Gazette No. 455 and 'The Flirt.'

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-09 - 1918-08-12
Summary:

August 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th, the great French drama, 'Instinct.' Also British Gazette No. 455, 'The Flirt,' etc. Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: The Coronet; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-10 - 1922-06-10
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, Bebe Daniels in 'You Never Can Tell.' Tomorrow, Vivian Martin in 'You Never Saw Such a Girl.' Kowloon Theatre: Today, Mahlon Hamilton and Lillian Rich in 'Half a Chance.' Tomorrow, Harold Lloyd in 'The Flirt.'

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Headline: The Coronet; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-06-14 - 1922-06-14
Summary:

The Coronet: At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, all comedy programme, Mack Sennett's 'Home Talent' (5 parts), Larry Semon in 'The Head Waiter,' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 & 9.15 p.m., Fred Stone in 'The Goat,' Harold Lloyd in 'The…

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Headline: The Coronet; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-14 - 1922-06-14
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, all-comedy programme: Mack Sennett's 'Home Talent' in 5 parts. Also Larry Semon in 'The Head Waiter' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Fred Stone in 'The Goat,' Harold Lloyd in 'The Flirt…

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Headline: The Coronet; Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-14 - 1922-06-14
Summary:

The Coronet: 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, all comedy programme: Mack Sennett in 'Home Talent' in 5 parts. Larry Semon in 'The Head Waiter' and Topical Budget. Kowloon Theatre: Today at 5.45 and 9.15, Fred Stone in 'The Goat.' Harold Lloyd in 'The Flirt' and…