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: 1912-04-01 - 1912-04-30
Summary:

The latest Gazette and Graphic News of the world every evening at 9.15 p.m.; Viola performance by The Sisters Lilian; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-04-01 - 1912-04-26
Summary:

(Flower Street) The latest gazette and graphic news of the world. Performance by Viola Lilian and The Sister Price. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-12
Summary:

The tuneful singing and artistic dancing of the Sisters Price are charming all audiences at the Bijou Scenic Theatre, and the pictures are as good as ever, with the latest gazette and graphic news of the world a very acceptable leading feature.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-11 - 1913-01-14
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. including 'A Hydro-aeroplane Elopement' [sic] by Max Linder. Gazette and graphic news are included. Performances by Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Gladys Spencer. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-08
Summary:

Des Voeux Road, is soon to feature on the Gazette pictures in the cinemas at Home. This morning an operator attached to the Astatic Film Co. Shanghai was busy taking pictures in the vicinity of King Edward Hotel.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-07 - 1915-06-09
Summary:

On June 8, the thrilling detective dramas, 'Harry the Swell' and 'On the Santa F. E. Trail'; latest gazettes; comic, interesting & historical pictures; On June 11, 7th & 8th episodes of the 'Perils of Pauline.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-09 - 1915-08-10
Summary:

On Aug 10, a powerful drama 'Everyone His Own Destiny' in 3 parts, 'Wiffles Has Two Engagements'; Gazettes and Keystone Comics.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-04 - 1915-10-06
Summary:

The thirteenth and fourteenth episodes of 'Lucille Love' on Tuesday, 5th October, 1915. The detective serial in 2 parts, 'Wild West' with Nick Winter. Gazette with Serbian Army included. Comics 'Wheelbarrow Race' is shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-19
Summary:

The pictures at the 'Palisade' were excellent and very clear together with the al fresco conditions. The 'Gazette' showing several of the last movements of Lord Kitchener was particularly acceptable.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-07-21
Summary:

Tonight's change of programme at the Palisade, Kowloon, includes a wonderful film entitled 'The Port of Missing Men,' which is similar to 'A Prisoner of Zenda'; comic and gazette also will be included.

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-28
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre, on Friday, screened a war play of unusual interest: 'The Menace,' which is not only staged and mounted in the Film d'Art Company's best manner, but which unfolds a most strikingly ingenious plot. There was also a new Gazette, equal is point of quality to…