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: 1916-10-27
Summary:

Mr. J. J. Blake, the manager of the Victoria Theatre, has secured for three nights the magnificent photoplay, 'Neptune's Daughter.' This great production is in seven reels and features Miss Kellerman, the lady swimmer.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-28
Summary:

Mr. J. J. Blake, Manager of the Victoria Theatre is commencing the photoplay by the Transatlantic Coy. 'Neptune's Daughter' features Miss Kellerman.

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-30
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre was crowded to the doors on Saturday night, when an interestingly varied programme was offered. The principal item was an abbreviated but most successful version of Moliere's 'Malade Imaginer.' The acting was of a very high order and the mounting of the piece…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-02
Summary:

Large audiences were attracted to the Victoria Theatre by the film 'The Daughter of Neptune.' The film was taken by the Universal Company and features Miss Annette Kellermann [sic].

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-07
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre, for three nights will screen the popular seven part picture 'Neptune's Daughter,' in which the Annette Kellerman plays the leading part. Last night, the 9th and 10th episodes 'The Million Dollar Mystery' and a Charlie Chaplin picture were shown. In…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-08
Summary:

The management of the Hongkong Theatre has secured 'Neptune's Daughter' and are showing it for three nights.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-10
Summary:

Neptune's Daughter' contains magnificent scenery and attractive incidents. The continuations of two serials films, 'The Million Dollar Mystery ' and 'The Trey o' Hearts,' will be resumed.

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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…

9
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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Headline: Picture Houses
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-10
Summary:

An interesting film 'The Kaiser's Spy' in five reels is shown at the Victoria Theatre. At the Hongkong Theatre, a dramatic film 'Traffic in Souls' in nine parts is the chief item. Also, a new selection of comics and a serial 'Gloria's Romance' featuring…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-19
Summary:

Gloria's Romance' is to be screened tonight at the Hongkong Theatre. It features the most popular stars, Miss Billie Burke and Henry Kolker.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-01-21
Summary:

This afternoon, at 5.15, the Victoria Theatre has a big attraction, for 'Quo Vadis?' is to be screened. This magnificent picture is in seven parts. For tonight, there is a splendid programme, including the third and fourth episodes of 'The Great Secret,' as well as Pathe…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-21
Summary:

Mr. Cuenca has made the acquisition of some dramatic pictures. A modern drama and a serial picture 'The Devil's Dance' will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre. It is written by the Italian writer, Mr. Guiseppe Lghoro. 'Gloria's Romance' featuring Miss Billie Burke…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-26
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre today the 3rd and 4th episodes of the beautiful serial 'Gloria's Romance' will be screened, also a fine Keystone comic.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-29
Summary:

At a special matinee at the Hongkong Theatre the beautiful drama 'Black Domino' in six parts will be screened. 'Agnes,' 'Gloria's Romance,' 'Traffic in Souls' and Universal's 'The Wolf of Debt' will be screened soon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-14
Summary:

At the Hongkong Theatre, a magnificent masterpiece picture 'The White Scar' is being screened in 7 parts, this is the production of Universal Cinema Co. Also, the 8th and 9th episodes of 'Gloria's Romance' will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-18
Summary:

The Tramp' featuring Henry Krauss will be screened tonight at the Victoria Theatre. Pathe's British and American Gazettes are really good this week and comic pictures are worth seeing. A well-known cinema serial 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White is expected shortly from…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-25
Summary:

The 11th and 12nd episodes of 'Gloria's Romance' and 'Ambrose's Sour Grapes,' a Keystone comedy are being screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-12
Summary:

This week the entertainment provided at the picture theatres is of the very best, the war gazettes, dramas and comics being above average at the Victoria Theatre. At the Hongkong Theatre, the 15th and 16th episodes of 'Gloria's Romance' is being continued. A drama featuring Mary…