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: 1914-11-16 - 1914-11-17
Summary:

On Nov 17, the great dramatic picture 'Count Zarca' [sic], 4,000 feet long in 4 parts will be presented; also various new & interesting pictures never screened in Hongkong before; the great historical film 'How Heroes Are Made' in 6 parts on Nov 20, the film is made by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-17 - 1914-11-17
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Count Zarca' (4 parts, 4,000 ft) and 'How Heroes are Made' (6 parts)

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-11-17
Summary:

How Heroes are Made' is the title of a thrilling dramatic film to be screened at the Victoria Theatre, tonight. It is produced in six parts, and is the conception of the same film artist who created pictures such as 'Anthony and Cleopatra.' 'Count Yarca' is another high-…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-18
Summary:

Count Zarka' is screened at the Victoria. The programme also includes 'The Signal of Danger,' 'Simple Simon's Shortsightedness,' 'Miss Laura,' 'Womanly Curiosity' and the Gaumont Graphic (No. 54). The great dramatic 'How Heroes are Made…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-18
Summary:

Douglas and Barry made their last appearance at the Victoria Theatre. There was a very large house to witness the first series of war pictures. 'Count Zarca' was presented and 'How Heroes are made' will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-19 - 1914-11-21
Summary:

On Nove 20, 'How Heroes Are Made' in 8,000 feet long - in 5 parts, a magnificent picture by the master hand of 'Antony & Cleopatra'; performance by band of the '25th Punjabis.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-20 - 1914-11-21
Summary:

Coming film screening of 'How Heroes are Made' (8,000 ft, 5 parts), by the master hand of Antony and Cleopatra; Band show

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-23 - 1914-11-23
Summary:

Coming film screening of 'How Heroes are Made' (8,000 ft, 5 parts), by the master hand of Antony and Cleopatra

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-23
Summary:

Cines Company's 'How Heroes are Made' which tells the story of a drummer boy under Napoleon was shown at the Victoria Theatre.

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

Screening of 'How Heroes are Made' and Comics; Coming film: 'Crimson Stain Mystery'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-09 - 1917-08-10
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'How Heroes are Made' and Comics; Coming film: 'Crimson Stain Mystery'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-09
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre has started a new serial film 'The Crimson Stain Mystery.' The first two episodes commenced last Saturday and the following episodes will run regularly. War dramas 'How heroes are made' and comics 'Fatty' are being screened.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-25
Summary:

A statement about the winter season of Victoria Theatre has been made by Mr. J. J. Blake, the manager. Concerning serial pictures were so much appreciated by cinema-goers, Mr. Blake has arranged to screen first 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jackie Saunders in the leading role. Other serials…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-02-05 - 1918-02-06
Summary:

9.15 pm performance from Feb 6-7, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Great Secret,' 'The Yellow Claw' & 'A Clew from the Klondike'; Pathe's American Gazette and various comics; look out for the opening date of 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-02-07 - 1918-02-07
Summary:

On Feb 8, Pathe's great Gold Rooster film 'When Baby Forgot' in 5 parts, featuring Baby Marie Osborne; Pathe's American Gazette, 'Matrimonial Economy' and 'A Flock Skeleton' [sic]; watch for the opening date of the latest serial of 'The Fatal Ring,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-02-08 - 1918-02-09
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 pm, Pathe's Gold Rooster play 'When Baby Forgot' in 5 parts, featuring the little favourite Baby Marie Osborne; a screaming comedy 'Luke Messenger' [sic] in 2 parts; Pathe's American Gazette; look out for the opening date of 'The Fatal Ring…