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.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-15
Summary:

The Variety Film Exchange Company of Nathan Road, Kowloon took a special series of pictures of the crowds dispersing after the celebration on the King's Birthday on the Cricket Ground, and we understand the same has been forwarded to New York for the 'American Gazette.'

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-22 - 1915-03-23
Summary:

On Mar 23, the beautiful & sensational picture 'Mystery of the Kador Cliffs' [sic] in 2 parts - 2,000 feet long; War Graphics 11th and 12th series in 2,000 feet long; 'The Great Bracken - King of the Wire'; On Mar 26, 'Tears of Repentance,' 'The Great…

5
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-16 - 1915-06-18
Summary:

On June 16, 17, and 18, the great magnificent drama 'A $4,000,000 Dowry' in 4 parts - 6,000 feet also Hongkong & Canton in moving picture; On June 19, another magnificent & powerful drama 'A Woman Accursed' in 4 parts.

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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…

7
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.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-05 - 1916-10-06
Summary:

Tonight, Italian exclusive feature 'On the Steps of the Throne' in 4 parts; 'A Girl Graduate' by Nordisk in 2 parts; standard War Graphic (of the present time).

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-07 - 1916-10-10
Summary:

Tonight, exciting detective drama 'The Tower of Justice' in 5 parts; 'Captain Smith on the Bridge'; 'The Musician'; standard War Graphic.

10
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.

11
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.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-30 - 1916-10-30
Summary:

On Oct 31, Annette Kellerman, the perfect woman and a company of 1,000 players, 'Neptune's Daughter,' the film masterpiece of the world.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-30 - 1916-10-30
Summary:

On Oct 31, Annette Kellerman in 'Neptune's Daughter,' 7 reels, a story that captivates the imagination, environed in scenes of unique splendour and eerie originality, don't miss this marvellous production, for 3 nights only and Wednesday matinee; on Nov 3, 5th and 6th…

14
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…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-31 - 1916-10-31
Summary:

Screening of 'Neptune's Daughter' featuring Annette Kellerman; Coming film: 'The Red Circle'

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-01 - 1916-11-01
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Neptune's Daughter' featuring Annette Kellerman; Coming film: 'The Red Circle'

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-02 - 1916-11-02
Summary:

Last last of screening of 'Neptune's Daughter' featuring Annette Kellerman; Coming film: 'The Red Circle'

18
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: 1916-11-04 - 1916-11-07
Summary:

On Nov 4, 9th and 10th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery'; comics, including 'Charlie Chaplin,' orchestra in attendance; on Nov 8, 'Neptune's Daughter' by special request.

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-04 - 1916-11-07
Summary:

Screening of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' (9th & 10th episodes) and Comics including Charlie Chaplin; Orchestra under the direction of Prof. Gonzales; Coming film: 'Neptune's Daughter'