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: 1918-03-04
Summary:

Mr. Hall Caine explained how the War Office cinema works at a luncheon. Almost since the beginning of the war, cinema is a means of war propaganda.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-28
Summary:

A most attractive change of programme has been arranged by the Victoria Theatre, commencing tonight. Besides war pictures and comics, there will be a special film, 'Mater Dolorosa,' a great drama which has had a big success in England and America. The new programme should be well worth…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-17
Summary:

The very fine programme put on at the Victoria Theatre last night drew a most appreciative audience. The main feature was the five-part film 'The Spender,' which is one of the most exciting and strongly-acted dramas screened in Hong Kong for a long time past. The beautiful Pathe colour…

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Headline: A War Film
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-14
Summary:

Yesterday, a large number of children from various Government Schools were entertained at the Victoria Theatre to see a capital war propaganda film. It is understood that somewhere about five more performances will have to be given if all the children in the Government Schools are to be provided…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-04 - 1919-02-05
Summary:

Annals of the War No. 58. 'A Multi Millionaire' after the play of Mr. Joseph Remand Renaud, 'Lucien in Packing Case.' Manila String Band will be in attendance. Schedule included. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-06
Summary:

An amusing incident occurred during the screening of some war pictures at one of the local cinemas a few evenings ago. Part of the picture depicted various contingents of Allied troops 'marching past' and of course, the orchestra played appropriate music as each nation was represented…

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-10 - 1919-03-10
Summary:

To accompany the first episode of 'Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford,' we have arranged a special comedy programme featuring Max Linder, Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd. We are also showing the latest war film. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-11 - 1919-08-12
Summary:

Tonight at the Victoria Theatre, the string band from the S. S. 'Colombia' will play a capital selection of music. For the first time, the theatre will screen tonight 'The Candy Girl' featuring Gladys Hulette. Come and witness the surrender of the German warships and U-boats…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-11 - 1919-08-11
Summary:

Tonight programme. 'The Candy Girl,' a sweet picture featuring Gladys Hulette. String band from S. S. 'Columbia.' A Harold Lloyd comedy. Surrender of German Warships.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-12 - 1919-08-13
Summary:

Tonight programme, 'The Candy Girl,' a sweet picture featuring Gladys Hulette. Harold Lloyd in 'Going, Going, Gone.' Surrender of German Warships. Matinee: 'The Test.'