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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-25
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company staged two short musical comedies at the Victoria Theatre last night. Messrs Le Blane, Vack, Burgess, Miss Gertrude St. Clair, Miss Teddy Martin and Miss Eugenie Le Blane did well in their parts. The songs and choruses were as good as ever.

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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.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-21 - 1916-02-24
Summary:

Tonight! Great race week attractions - all comedy programme; performance by the Melbourne Comedy Company; last performance of 'The Sentry Box, the Soldier and the Maid,' 'The Hongkong Suffragette,' and 'The Squaints,' etc; complete change of programme tomorrow, also…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-21 - 1916-02-21
Summary:

Great race week attractions tonight. Enormous success of The Melbourne Company. All comedy programme including The Sentry Box, the Soldier and the Maid, and the Hongkong Suffragette and Squaints, etc. Also the Keystone film, 'His Sister's Kids,' and a selection of latest cinema…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-03-03 - 1916-03-04
Summary:

All comedy picture programme from Friday to Sunday on 3rd, 4th and 5th March. For three nights only. Also 'Great Sale at Rightaways' by The Melbourne Comedy Company. See The Flapper, The Scotch Girl, The Manager, The Secretary and The Customers.

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-09-02 - 1916-09-04
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) The seventh episode of 'The Black Box' (by Universal) in 2 parts are displayed tonight. Photo of the actor (Herbert Rawlinson) included. Dramas including 'The Single Act' (by the Lubin company) and 'The Vavasour…

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-09 - 1917-06-12
Summary:

On June 9, showing 'The Bride of Mystery,' featuring Lucille Love and Hugo, complete in 3 parts; 'A Page in Life' [sic] in 2 parts, featuring Anna Little and Herbert Rawlinson of the 'Master Key'; also comedies.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-27 - 1916-06-29
Summary:

From June 27-29, showing two thrilling dramas 'A Race for the Rubies' in 3 parts; 'The Legacy' in 2 parts; also comedies.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-30 - 1917-07-03
Summary:

On June 30 and for 4 nights only, showing a thrilling drama 'The Hand Society' in 5 parts; also comedies.

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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'