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: 1909-02-05
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph, No. 2 Zetland Street, showed many beautiful films of varied subjects like pictures of comedy, travel and educational advantage. The machine is a particularly good one, and the entertainment well repays a visit.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-25
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company staged two short musical comedies at the Victoria Theatre last night. Messrs Le Blane, Vack, Burgess, Miss Gertrude St. Clair, Miss Teddy Martin and Miss Eugenie Le Blane did well in their parts. The songs and choruses were as good as ever.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-21 - 1916-02-24
Summary:

Tonight! Great race week attractions - all comedy programme; performance by the Melbourne Comedy Company; last performance of 'The Sentry Box, the Soldier and the Maid,' 'The Hongkong Suffragette,' and 'The Squaints,' etc; complete change of programme tomorrow, also…

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-21 - 1916-02-21
Summary:

Great race week attractions tonight. Enormous success of The Melbourne Company. All comedy programme including The Sentry Box, the Soldier and the Maid, and the Hongkong Suffragette and Squaints, etc. Also the Keystone film, 'His Sister's Kids,' and a selection of latest cinema…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-24
Summary:

The Melbourne Comedy Company, Eileen Melbourne, Tom Melbourne, scored another big success at the Victoria Theatre. Tonight is the last night of this programme. The 'movies' consist entirely of comedies with the exception of Pathe's Gazette.

6
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-03-03 - 1916-03-04
Summary:

All comedy picture programme from Friday to Sunday on 3rd, 4th and 5th March. For three nights only. Also 'Great Sale at Rightaways' by The Melbourne Comedy Company. See The Flapper, The Scotch Girl, The Manager, The Secretary and The Customers.

7
Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-09-02 - 1916-09-04
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) The seventh episode of 'The Black Box' (by Universal) in 2 parts are displayed tonight. Photo of the actor (Herbert Rawlinson) included. Dramas including 'The Single Act' (by the Lubin company) and 'The Vavasour…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-26 - 1917-03-28
Summary:

On Mar 27, the greatest detective serial ever screened in the East, 'Zudora' in 15 episodes, 1st and 2nd episodes; Pathe's British Gazette, various interesting films and comics.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-27 - 1917-03-27
Summary:

Screening of 'Zudora' (1st & 2nd episodes), Pathe's British Gazette, Various Interesting Films and Comics

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-28 - 1917-03-29
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Zudora' (1st & 2nd episodes), Pathe's British Gazette, Various Interesting Films and Comics

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-28
Summary:

A new detective serial film 'The Zudora'is now being screened at the Victoria Theatre. The incidents are thrilling and the scenery most beautiful. The play consists of 15 episodes of two parts each.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-29
Summary:

The first two episodes of an exciting detective film 'Zudora' are being screened. The programmed issued, which includes humorous pictures and Pathe 'Gazette' is an excellent one.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-02 - 1917-04-03
Summary:

On Apr 3, the great detective serial, 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Zudora'; Pathe's British Gazette and various comics; on Apr 6, the great triangle Keystone picture, 'The [sci] Submarine Pirate' in 4 parts (a scream).

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-04 - 1917-04-04
Summary:

Screening of 'Zudora' (3rd & 4th episodes), Pathe's British Gazettes and Various Comics; Coming film: 'The Great Triangle Keystone Picture'

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-04
Summary:

A serial detective drama 'Zudoro' [sic] is proving very popular together with humorous pictures. On Thursday the management is giving a complimentary performance to welcome and farewell to men of the garrison.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-10 - 1917-04-11
Summary:

On Apr 10, 5th and 6th episode of the great detective serial, 'Zudora'; last two nights of the famous violinist Cor De Bly; Pathe's Gazettes and comics; on Apr 13, continuation of the 'Iron Claw.'

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-10 - 1917-04-10
Summary:

Screening of 'Zudora' (5th & 6th episodes), Pathe's Gazette and Comics; Performance by Cor 'de' Bly; Coming film: 'Iron Claw'

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-11 - 1917-04-11
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Zudora' (5th & 6th episodes), Pathe's Gazette and Comics; Performance by Cor 'de' Bly; Coming film: 'Iron Claw'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-11
Summary:

M. Cor de Bly's performances were well received as he rendered well-known composition in an excellent manner. The pictures included further episodes of the serial detective story 'Zudora' and humorous pictures.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-12 - 1917-04-12
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Zudora' (5th & 6th episodes), Pathe's Gazette and Comics; Coming film: 'Iron Claw'