A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-04-07
Summary:

A complete change of programme was presented last night, at the entertainment given by Carl Hertz, in the City Hall. A number of remarkably lifelike pictures were shown by the cinematograph, 'A Call on the London Fire Brigade' being receiver with great enthusiasm. 'Persimmon…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-04-11
Summary:

There will doubtless be a big holiday audience present at the Theatre Royal this evening, to witness the performance of Carl Hertz. Also the cinematographe pictures were enthusiastically received, the fight between gunboats and the turn-out of the London Fire Brigade being re-shown.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-04 - 1914-04-07
Summary:

Film screenings including 'Nickwinter Finds the Joconda' and 'American Weekly'; Screening of British Gazette; Songs and dances performances by Violet Victoria and J. Sheridan

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-04 - 1914-04-07
Summary:

Performance by Victoria and Sheridan; a fine selection of pictures, including 'American Weekly,' 'British Gazette,' and 'Nick Winter Finds the Stolen Joconda.'

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-23 - 1914-05-27
Summary:

Film screening of 'Out on the Deep' (10,000 ft, 8 parts); Screening of British and German Gazette; Performances by The Gibson Girls

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-23 - 1914-05-26
Summary:

For 4 nights only, commencing May 23, the great sensational drama 'Out on the Deep' (length 10,000 feet in 8 parts); also British & German Gazette; last 2 nights of 'The Gibson Girls.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-29 - 1914-09-01
Summary:

Film screening of 'Rocambole: The Mysterious Count' (2nd Series)(4 parts, 7,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's Cartoon and British Gazette

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-19
Summary:

The Perils of Pauline,' which deals with the adventures of Pauline who goes for a trip around the world was manufactured by the Pathe Phone Cinema Chine and screened at the Victoria Theatre.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-05-19 - 1915-05-22
Summary:

On May 21, enough said! It's 'The Perils of Pauline.'

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-20 - 1915-05-20
Summary:

Film screening of 'Perils of Pauline'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-21 - 1915-05-24
Summary:

Film screening of 'Perils of Pauline'

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-25 - 1915-05-27
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Wiffles in a Marriage Tangle' (2 parts) and 'Grand Dad' (2 parts); Coming film: 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Perils of Pauline'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-25
Summary:

The Perils of Pauline' was the chief attraction of the evening programme at the Victoria Theatre.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-05-25 - 1915-05-26
Summary:

On May 25, a great comedy 'Wiffles in a Marriage Tangle' in 2 parts, and the magnificent dramatic picture 'Grand Dad' in 2 parts; on May 28, 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Perils of Pauline.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-05-27 - 1915-05-29
Summary:

On May 28, 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Perils of Pauline,' more exciting as the picture goes on; performance by Clarke.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-28 - 1915-05-28
Summary:

Film screening of 'Perils of Pauline' (3rd and 4th episodes); Performance by May Clarke

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-29 - 1915-05-31
Summary:

Film screening of 'Perils of Pauline' (3rd and 4th episodes); Performance by May Clarke

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-01 - 1915-06-02
Summary:

On June 1, a thrilling & startling drama 'Absinthe' in 4 parts - 3,000 feet long; a sore cure for the drink habit, 'Wiffles Has a Lucky Escape,' comedy in 2 parts - 1,200 feet long; 'Perils of Pauline,' 5th and 6th episodes on June 4.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-06-01 - 1915-06-01
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Absinthe' (4 parts, 3,000 ft) and 'Wiffles has a Lucky Escape' (2 parts, 1,200 ft); Coming screening of the 5th & 6th episodes of 'Perils of Pauline'

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-06-02 - 1915-06-03
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Absinthe' (4 parts, 3,000 ft) and 'Wiffles has a Lucky Escape' (2 parts, 1,200 ft); Coming screening of the 5th & 6th episodes of 'Perils of Pauline'