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: 1908-07-06
Summary:

Tonight an excellent film showing 'one of the most important captures of Sherlock Holmes' will be exhibited at the Victoria Cinematograph for three days.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-06 - 1908-07-09
Summary:

First time in Hong Kong, 'Sherlock Holmes.' Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Tickets can also be obtained at the Robinson Piano Co. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road (Pottinger Street Corner).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-09
Summary:

Large audiences nightly crowd the Victoria Cinematograph where a new and interesting lot of pictures are being shown. Amongst the most amusing ones are an Amateur Hunter, Maniac Acrobat, Living Barrels and a Raffled Turkey. The magnificent film showing one of the most important captures by…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-12
Summary:

What Happened to Mary' was screened for the first time in Hong Kong at the Victoria last week. The first series will be repeated at the matinee on Wednesday and the second series will be repeated on Saturday. 'Sherlock Holmes' and the series 'The Ocean Battlefield' will…

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

The first part of 'What happened to Mary' will be repeated during the matinee by the courtesy of Mr. J. J. Blake, the manager. 'Sherlock Holmes' is expected to be screened on or about the 20th instant.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-17
Summary:

The war pictures screened at the Victoria last night were interesting. There was a funny Vitagraph picture, but the most popular item was the Max Linder film. The features of next week's show will be a series of Sherlock Holmes pictures.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-19
Summary:

The war pictures screen at the Victoria Theatre are interesting and Max Linder never failed to keep up the fun. This week's feature is a Sherlock Holmes series

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-20 - 1915-04-23
Summary:

On Apr 20, a film which sets you wondering, the great sensational drama, 'Mortas the Death Sower' in 2 parts - 3,000 feet long, it is adapted from Professor Delapierre's scientific masterpiece; Detective Vilon Triumphs; Pathe's Gazettes, the best way to learn what is really…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-23 - 1915-04-23
Summary:

Film screenings including 'The Poisoned Tree' (3 parts, 3,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's Gazette Latest News and Gaumont Graphic Latest; Also some new comic, historical and interesting pictures; Coming film: 'Sherlock Holmes'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-24 - 1915-04-24
Summary:

Film screenings including 'The Poisoned Tree' (3 parts, 3,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's Gazette Latest News and Gaumont Graphic Latest; Also some new comic, historical and interesting pictures; Coming film: 'Sherlock Holmes'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-24 - 1915-04-24
Summary:

On Apr 24, the thrilling drama 'The Poisoned Tree' in 2 parts - 3,000 feet long; Pathe's Gazette latest news; new comic, historical & interesting pictures; Gaumont Graphic latest; still keep an eye on Sherlock Holmes.

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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.

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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.'

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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'

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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.

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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