A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-09
Summary:

At the Victoria Cinematograph Theatre the famous Shakespeare's play 'Othello' will be shown on Friday evening. New comics and war films will form part of the programme.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-12
Summary:

Apart from Shakespeare's play 'Othello,' the Victoria Theatre is showing war and big guns for the front pictures from Pathe's British Gazette; 'A Leaning to Leanness' and 'On His Wedding Day,' which are both comic films.

83
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-23
Summary:

The Nigger' is the next film to be screened at the Victoria Theatre. 'Les Exploits d'Eclaine' [sic] led by Pearl White is also to hand. This exclusive film is said to be far more thrilling than 'Perils of Pauline.'

84
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-01
Summary:

The Nigger,' a six-reel drama, will be shown for four nights. William Farnum is the leading actor. This is the first of a series Famous Player Co. films to be shown in Victoria. The film also scored signal successes at the London Shaftesbury Picture Palace and the New York Hippodrome. Later…

85
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-11
Summary:

A most attractive programme was offered at the Victoria last night, two new sets of war pictures and some high-class Pathe comics filling the first half. The Melbournes filled the second half of the programme. They had new songs and new jokes to offer, as well as a new sketch 'Caroline.…

86
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-22
Summary:

The Germans and German sympathisers in Mexico began an active campaign to compel the Mexican newspapers to print their reports. An independent newspaper was established by those who received German Education, splendid war films are being shown regularly in the Salon Rojo with great success.

87
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-27
Summary:

Pathe's masterpiece 'Exploits of Elaine' will be shown every Friday which contains several subjects. Film synopsis included.

88
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-05
Summary:

The first two episodes of 'The Exploit of Elaine' produced by Pathe Freres Co. will be screened at the Victoria Theatre. The cast is headed by Arnold Daly, Pearl White and Childen Lewis. Film synopsis included.

89
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-08
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre 'The Exploit of Elaine' is attracting much attention. Dramas and comedies are also being shown.

90
Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-16
Summary:

The Exploits of Elaine,' 'The Foundling' and 'Dolly of the Dailies' will be shown at the Victoria.

91
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-18
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is providing capital programmes and 'The Foundling' was the star of the evening at the Victoria Theatre. Pathe's British Gazette was also a most interesting series of pictures. 'Blacky's Adventures,' 'Dolly of the Dailies,' are also…

92
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-20
Summary:

The Exploits of Elaine' become more and more exciting as the various episodes develop. The programme includes 'The Poisoned Room' and 'The Vampire.' The programme contains amusing comic subjects and exciting Pathe colour film 'Tiny Jim and his Sister.' Pathe…

93
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-22
Summary:

Many had to be turned away as there was not enough room to view 'Exploit of Elaine.' On Friday, two 'hooligan' disturbed the audience.

94
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-29
Summary:

The programme comprised of interesting pictures by the Humphrey Bishop Co. The feature film of the weekend was 'The Exploits of Elaine,' the 7th and 8th episodes, film plot included.

95
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-30
Summary:

The further 'Exploits of Elaine' at the Victoria Theatre are as exciting as the proceeding pictures, an interesting picture showing birds and animals from Brazil, adds to an already most absorbing programme.

96
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-05
Summary:

The crowded houses of Saturday and Sunday again testified to the popularity of Pathe's wonderful film 'The Exploits of Elaine.' 'The Lady of the Camelia' [sic] and Charlie Chaplin's 'Caught in a Cabaret' will be screened soon.

97
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-13
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre, 'The Exploits of Elaine' are now nearing the end and the final films will be staged on Friday. Tonight, a fine drama entitled 'Under the Tricolour' will also be screened.

98
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-01
Summary:

The new series of 'Exploits of Elaine,' starring Pearl White, commenced last night at the Victoria Theatre. Comedies are screened at intervals.

99
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-10
Summary:

The new 'Exploits of Elaine' attracted crowded houses during the weekend. The programme included some good comic pictures.

100
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-27
Summary:

The interpretation of 'Barnaby Rudge' is shown at the Victoria, together with this week's issue of Pathe's British Gazette. On Friday, the 19th and 20th episodes of 'Exploits of Elaine' and a Charlie Chaplin film will be shown.