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: 1915-03-13
Summary:

The War of Wars,' a Keystone Company's film will be screened at the Victoria. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-18
Summary:

The War of Wars' is to be screened at the Victoria tomorrow night. The film, consisting of six parts, is an exceptionally long and interesting one.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-20
Summary:

The War of Wars' was screened at the Victoria last night. In addition, two comics 'One Round O'Brien' and 'A Bowling Match' were shown.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-30
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre has secured the rights of a new picture 'The Ocean's Battlefield.' We are asked to say that it was by the wish of management that the picture 'The war of Wars' was withdrawn, and that in future no war pictures will be shown at this…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-15 - 1915-04-19
Summary:

On Apr 16, a magnificent programme, a great comic 'Max Linders Elopement' [sic] in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet; 'Beel's Startagem [sic]'; Pathe's British Gazettes; Gaumont Graphics & various other interesting films; On Say at 5, 2nd series of 'What Happened…

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-26 - 1915-06-26
Summary:

On June 25, the topic on every tongue, the topic in every household is 'The Perils of Pauline' in 4 reels, 11th & 12th episodes, see Pauline with the lions; Pathe's latest British Gazette; Keystone comics; On June 26, 4 round spar, Faddy Finn v. Witty Crockett in full boxing…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-01 - 1915-07-03
Summary:

On July 2, the great feature film which has caused such a sensation, 13th & 14th episodes of 'Perils of Pauline'; Pathe's British Gazette, showing the mobilising of women, trench cookery, Russian artillery in action, and full of interesting events; also Pathe's comics,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-09 - 1915-07-10
Summary:

On July 9, the most marvellous programme ever presented, the great sensational feature film which has caused such a commotion in the colony, 15th & 16th episodes of the 'Perils of Pauline,' see the great duel, Pauline being rescued; Pathe's British Gazettes, showing latest…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-15 - 1915-07-19
Summary:

On July 16, 17th & 18th episodes of the 'Perils of Pauline,' see the thrilling and startling experiences of Pauline being shot through the torpedo tube of a submarine; Pathe's British Gazettes; Keystone comedies; shortly to be shown 'Sherlock Holmes' and '…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-16 - 1915-08-17
Summary:

On Aug 17, an all comedy programme, 'Little Miss Hard to Please' in 3 parts, 3,000 ft. long; 'A Night Out' n 2 parts, one of Pathe's latest; Pathe's British Gazette, 'The Great Naval Battle of the Falkland Islands.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-16 - 1915-09-18
Summary:

On Sept 15, startling thrilling and exciting 3rd and 4th series of 'Lucille Love'; Pathe's British Gazette; Keystone Comics; 'That Cousin of Yours,' comedy in 2 parts; not to disappoint our many patrons 1st and 2nd series of 'Lucille Love.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-10-05 - 1915-10-05
Summary:

Tonight, programme extraordinary: 'Lucille Love' 11-12th episodes, thrilling & exciting; 'Varsity Boat Race Mystery,' drama in 2 parts; Pathe's British Gazette; 'Fatal High C,' Keystone Comic.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-10-07 - 1915-10-09
Summary:

On Oct 8, 15th and last episode of 'Lucille Love,' the great and beautiful drama in 4 parts; 'Court Intrigue'; Pathe's British Gazette; famous Keystone comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-10-14 - 1915-10-16
Summary:

Tonight, Dinna Forget monster programme, Pathe's great serial: 5th series of 'Rocambole, the Terror of Paris' in 5 parts; Pathe's famous British Gazette: 'Bombardment by the Russian Black Sea Fleet in the Bosphorus'; on Oct 21, red cross day, grand benefit night:…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-10-21 - 1915-10-23
Summary:

On Oct 22, 'Wiffles in Love and War' in 2 parts, 2,000 ft., a scream from beginning to end; 'For Honour and Country,' an episode of the war; Pathe's British Gazette; on Oct 25 and for one week only, farewell performance of Clarke.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-10-28 - 1915-10-30
Summary:

On Oct 29, the thrilling drama 'The False Wireless' in 3 parts; also 'The Great War 1914-15,' Pathe's British Gazette with comic and interesting films; performance by Clarke.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-04 - 1915-11-06
Summary:

Nov 5, the enthralling drama 'When Rome Ruled' in 4 parts, a picture full of exciting scenes; also The Great War 1914-15': with the troops in the forest of argonne'; Pathe's British Gazette; 'Seal Hunting' - a very interesting picture.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-08 - 1915-11-09
Summary:

On Nov 9, the thrilling coloured drama 'In the Grip of a Villain' in 4 parts; new war pictures: 'With the Algerian Troops'; Pathe's British Gazette, latest news; On Nov 12, 'Max's Double,' a comedy in 2 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-22 - 1915-11-24
Summary:

On Nov 23, the magnificent three-part drama 'Fascination'; also Pathe's British Gazette and 'The Tango Tangle'; on Nov 16, the beautiful drama 'The Stepmother' in 3 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-25 - 1915-11-27
Summary:

On Nov 26, 'The Stepmother,' a Pathe drama in 3 reels, includes La Petite Fromet in a strong cast; Pathe's British Gazette; also 'A Suspended Ordeal' (Keystone Comic); keep an eye on 'The Spy' for Dec 3.