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: 1914-01-01
Summary:

A cricket match will be played on Hong Kong Cricket Club and the Theatre Royal will be closed. 'Manon Lescaut' is shown at the Victoria. Pathe Gazette and 'That Scamp Ferdinand' will be in the Bijou's New Year offerings.

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-29
Summary:

The Beggar Prince' and 'Max Linder as a Toreador' were the principal films shown at the Victoria Theatre. Another feature is the Pathe's Gazette of recent events. Performance by Miss May Yohe.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-06
Summary:

The Carsons presenting 'Pastimes on the Prairies,' commenced an engagement at the Victoria Theatre. Pathe's Gazette and other films completed an excellent programme.

4
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.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-20 - 1915-05-20
Summary:

Film screening of 'Perils of Pauline'

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-21 - 1915-05-24
Summary:

Film screening of 'Perils of Pauline'

7
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'

8
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.

9
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

10
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

11
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'

12
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'

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-06-04 - 1915-06-07
Summary:

Film screening of 'Perils of Pauline' (5th & 6th episodes); Screening of Pathe's Gazette Latest News; Also comic, industrial and interesting films

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-06-08 - 1915-06-08
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Harry the Swell' and 'On the Santa Fe Trail'; Screening of the Latest Gazette; Also comic, interesting & historical pictures; Coming film: 'Perils of Pauline'

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-06-08
Summary:

In securing the wonderful film, 'The Perils of Pauline,' the management of the Victoria Theatre has evidently judged rightly the tastes of the Hongkong theatre-going community. It combined the highest qualities of all that is notable in the best films and the Pathe actors were admired…

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-06-09 - 1915-06-10
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Harry the Swell' and 'On the Santa Fe Trail'; Screening of the Latest Gazette; Also comic, interesting & historical pictures; Coming film: 'Perils of Pauline'

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-06-09
Summary:

The principal films at the Victoria Theatre will be 'Harry the Swell' and 'On the Santa Fe Trail.' 'Perils of Pauline' are to be continued soon.

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-06-11 - 1915-06-11
Summary:

Film screening of 'Perils of Pauline' (7th & 8th episodes); Screening of Pathe's Latest Gazette; Also interesting comics & historical films; Coming film: 'The Great Film of the Olympic Sports in Shanghai'

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-06-11
Summary:

Two further episodes of 'Perils of Pauline' and the great film of the Olympic sports in Shanghai will be shown.

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-06-12 - 1915-06-14
Summary:

Film screening of 'Perils of Pauline' (7th & 8th episodes); Screening of Pathe's Latest Gazette; Also interesting comics & historical films; Coming film: 'The Great Film of the Olympic Sports in Shanghai'