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: 1914-05-09 - 1914-05-12
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, change of programme headed by the dramatic picture 'The Diamond Mystery'; the greatest picture ever produced, 'The Three Musketeers' (10 parts, lengths 12,000 feet) will soon be exhibited, founded on the celebrated novel by Alexandre Dumas.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-13 - 1914-05-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the great boxing film Jack Johnson vs Jim Flynn in 9 rounds, also a fine selection of comic pictures; the dramatic picture 'The Black Circle' in 3 parts on May 15; 'The Three Musketeers' for one week only, from the famous novel by Dumas, the greatest critics…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-15 - 1914-05-16
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the dramatic picture 'The Black Circle' (in 3 parts), the latest Gaumont Graphic and some exceedingly comic pictures; the greatest picture ever screened in the annals of cinematography 'The Three Musketeers' will be exhibited on May 18 at 9 p.m. and for 7…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-18
Summary:

The Three Mile Limit' screened at the Bijou is an attractive film. The Gibson girls are as lively and as much appreciated as ever. Further episodes in the fortunes of the one and only 'Max' and of his brother mirth maker, 'Wiffles,' together with the latest one and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-18 - 1914-05-19
Summary:

The Three Musketeers' will be exhibited at 9.15 tonight, the greatest pictures ever produced in the annals of cinematography, being the immortal novel by Alexandre Dumas, in 10 parts, length 12,000 feet.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-21 - 1914-05-23
Summary:

The Three Musketeers' will be exhibited at 9 tonight, the greatest pictures ever produced in the annals of cinematography, being the immortal novel by Alexandre Dumas, in 10 parts, length 12,000 feet; matinees details included.

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-09 - 1917-01-10
Summary:

On Jan 8, the magnificent photoplay serial in 20 episodes: 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Greed'; 'The Boob's Racing Career'; 'Winter Sports; Sleighing, Etc.'; Pathe's British Gazette; on Jan 12, 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Iron Claw.'

8
Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-09
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre, during the past few nights, the main attraction has been the opening instalments of the new serial: 'The Iron Claw,' a piece which furnishes thrills and sensations without stint. The new war pictures and Pathe Gazette are quite up to their usual good standard,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-15 - 1917-01-17
Summary:

On Jan 16, 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Greed,' all should see this beautiful photoplay; interesting: Pathe's British Gazette, 'Making a Great Newspapar'; comic: 'Mother in Law's Return,' 'Home Breaking Hound' (Keystone), and 'Mary Jane Does…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-16
Summary:

Very crowded houses have again ruled at the Victoria during the past few nights, and 'The Iron Claw' serial bids fair to be fully as popular as its predecessors of the same class. The Victoria has also been offering a new Pathe Gazette, which contains some very striking features; as…

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-22 - 1917-01-24
Summary:

On Jan 23, 5th and 6th episodes of 'The Greed,' a magnificent photoplay; Pathe's Gazette; comic and interesting films.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-25
Summary:

The current programme at the Victoria contains abundance of interesting matter. There are two fresh episodes of the serial 'Greed,' a Pathe Gazette, a splendid Max Linder picture and a variety of comics. Tomorrow, night there will be a change of programme.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-29 - 1917-01-30
Summary:

On Jan 29, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Greed'; 'The Great War'; Pathe's British Gazette; 'Customs of the Anamese'; comics: 'The Bear Skin [sic]'; 'A Vague Suspicion'; on Feb 1, the magnificent drama 'The Daughter of the People' in…

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-31 - 1917-02-01
Summary:

On Jan 29, 7th and 8th episodes of 'Greed'; 'The Great War'; Pathe's British Gazette; 'Customs of the Anamese'; comics: 'The Bearskin' and 'A Vague Suspicion'; on Feb 1, the magnificent drama 'The Daughter of the People' in 5 parts…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-31
Summary:

Last night at the Victoria Theatre, there was a good attendance for the new programme. This included some excellent war pictures, a most interesting descriptive film dealing with the manners and customs of the Annamites, a couple of comedies, and the 7th and 8th episodes of the popular film…

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-05 - 1917-02-07
Summary:

On Feb 6, the magnificent photoplay 'Greed,' 9th and 10th episodes; Pathe's British Gazette and various comic films; on Feb 8 and for one night only, the magnificent war drama 'Business as Usual' in 3 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-12 - 1917-02-13
Summary:

On Feb 13, the magnificent photoplay, 11th and 12th episodes of 'Greed'; Pathe's Gazette and various comics.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-20 - 1917-02-21
Summary:

On Feb 20, 13th and 14th episodes of 'Greed'; on Feb 22, 'Father John' in 3 parts; on Feb 23, 'Via Wireless.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-05 - 1917-03-07
Summary:

On Mar 6, 17th and 18th episodes of 'Greed'; 'The Great War' and various comics; on Mar 8, 2nd episode of 'Two Little Vagabonds.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-12 - 1917-03-14
Summary:

On Mar 15, the final episode of 'Greed'; 'Pathe's Gazette,' 'War Pictures'; comics: Chaplin, & Keystone; on Mar 16, 'Salombo,' sequel to 'Quo Vadis,' don't miss this great film.