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: 1915-08-10
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre has been giving a splendid programme over the weekend, including war pictures, a Sherlock Holmes episode and a magnificently produced Pathe drama 'A Queen's Love.' tonight's programme includes a new Wiffles picture and the 'Everyone His Own Destiny…

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

The Universal Film Company of New York has made their costliest production portraying the love story of Pythias. It will be presented at the Victoria Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-22
Summary:

The Fantastic Stars' programme at the Victoria Theatre included appearance of marvellous singers and performers, with Hilda Felstead, Leonard Nelson, Neillie Black, Elsier Black, Alf Redhead Wilson. Damon and Pythias: The great photo-play is to be present at the Victoria Theatre. Film plot…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-24
Summary:

There will be only one screening today of the specular sensation 'Damon and Pythias.' This will be at the Victoria Theatre this afternoon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-24
Summary:

'Damon and Pythias' is said to be the most dramatic spectacle ever produced with a well-known story and great scenes. It will be screened at the Victoria Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-25
Summary:

Damon and Pythias' will be screened again at the Victoria Theatre. It is believed that a great cost is needed to secure such a photographic record. Also, the chief actors are men of fine physique. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-27
Summary:

Owing to the great demand from those who are unable to attend the 7.15 session of 'Damon and Pythias' at the Victoria Theatre, arrangements have been made for one screening of this great Greek photoplay tonight during the 9.15 session. One of the greatest classical stories which have…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-17
Summary:

Scarlet Pimpernel,' from Baroness Orczy's novel, was shown on the screen at the World Theatre. Dustin Farnum and Winifred Kingston take the main roles in the film. Film synopsis included. Pathe News and two good comedies are also in the programme.