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: 1914-06-15
Summary:

The Variety Film Exchange Company of Nathan Road, Kowloon took a special series of pictures of the crowds dispersing after the celebration on the King's Birthday on the Cricket Ground, and we understand the same has been forwarded to New York for the 'American Gazette.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-10-29
Summary:

War picture 'The Zouaves from Algeria in Flanders' will be screened at Victoria Theatre. At Saturday's matinee 'Flase Wireless' in three parts will be staged with a variety of comic pictures. Next Tuesday, 'When Rome Ruled' will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-01 - 1915-11-03
Summary:

Nov 2, the thrilling drama 'A Leech of Industry' in 3 parts, wrestling in the 'catch as catch can' style; 'The Three Mile Limit,' various other comic and interesting pictures; On Nov 5, the magnificent film 'When Rome Ruled,' the splendour of the scenic…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-01 - 1915-11-03
Summary:

The thrilling drama in 3 parts, 'A Leech of Industry,' on Tuesday, 2nd November, 1915. Comic and interesting pictures included. The magnificent film, 'When Rome Ruled,' on Friday, 5th November, 1915.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-02 - 1915-11-02
Summary:

Films screenings including 'A Leech of Industry' (3 parts) and 'The Three Mile Limit'; Coming film: 'When Rome Ruled'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-03 - 1915-11-04
Summary:

Films screenings including 'A Leech of Industry' (3 parts) and 'The Three Mile Limit'; Coming film: 'When Rome Ruled'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-03 - 1915-11-06
Summary:

The enthralling drama in 4 parts, 'When Rome Ruled,' on Friday, 5th November, 1915. Pathe's British gazette included. A very interesting film, 'Seal Hunting.'

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-05 - 1915-11-05
Summary:

Films screenings including 'When Rome Ruled' (4 parts), 'The Great War 1914/15'; Also screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Coming film: 'Seal Hunting'

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-05
Summary:

The war pictures 'The French troops in Argonne' will be staged in two parts, followed by the British Gazette No. 333 showing latest Paris fashions, and the coal strike, Messrs. Lloyd George, Arthur Henderson and Runciman at Cardiff. In addition, the most enthralling drama 'When…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-06 - 1915-11-08
Summary:

Films screenings including 'When Rome Ruled' (4 parts), 'The Great War 1914/15'; Also screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Coming film: 'Seal Hunting'

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-06
Summary:

When Rome Ruled' was shown at the Victoria Theatre last night for the first time. Other items on the programme are some highly interesting war pictures and a fine descriptive picture of seal hunting.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-06
Summary:

When Rome Ruled,' a well-staged picturesque and dramatic romance in four parts, is the chief item in the Victoria Theatre's current programme, while the Animated Gazette, war pictures, a seal-hunting episode, and some comics are also screened.

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-08
Summary:

When Rome Ruled' which was shown at the Victoria Theatre over the weekend, embraced many thrilling episodes. The plot had been included in this article.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-16
Summary:

England's National Theatre, Drury Lane, is occupied by the cinematograph. The War Office recognized the cinematograph and allowed it to visit the seat of war. The earnings of English film actors in America can indicate the size and resources of the film business. With its scope, the dignity…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-06 - 1917-04-09
Summary:

Screening of 'The Submarine Pirate', 'The Rival Daughter', British Gazette, French Gazette, American Gazette and Comics

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-25 - 1917-05-26
Summary:

Screening of 'Who's Guilty' (1st & 2nd Story), story by Mrs. Wilson Woodrow featuring Anna Nilsonn and Tom Moore; British, French and American Gazettes and 'The Cash Girl's Lovers'

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-01 - 1917-06-02
Summary:

Screening of 'Who's Guilty' (3rd & 4th story), British, French and American Gazettes, 'The Great War: Oriental Forces' and Comics; Coming film: 'Peggy'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-08 - 1917-06-08
Summary:

Screening of 'Who's Guilty' (5th & 6th Story), British and American Gazette, 'Home, Sweet Home' (comic cartoon by Goldberg) and 'Luke Joins the Navy' (comic scene played by Lonsome Luke); Matinees at Saturday and Sunday

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-09 - 1917-06-09
Summary:

Screening of 'Who's Guilty' (5th & 6th Story), British and American Gazette, 'Home, Sweet Home' (comic cartoon by Goldberg) and 'Luke Joins the Navy' (comic scene played by Lonsome Luke); Matinees at today and tomorrow