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: 1912-04-01 - 1912-04-30
Summary:

The latest Gazette and Graphic News of the world every evening at 9.15 p.m.; Viola performance by The Sisters Lilian; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-04-01 - 1912-04-26
Summary:

(Flower Street) The latest gazette and graphic news of the world. Performance by Viola Lilian and The Sister Price. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-12
Summary:

The tuneful singing and artistic dancing of the Sisters Price are charming all audiences at the Bijou Scenic Theatre, and the pictures are as good as ever, with the latest gazette and graphic news of the world a very acceptable leading feature.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-11 - 1913-01-14
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. including 'A Hydro-aeroplane Elopement' [sic] by Max Linder. Gazette and graphic news are included. Performances by Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Gladys Spencer. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-08
Summary:

Des Voeux Road, is soon to feature on the Gazette pictures in the cinemas at Home. This morning an operator attached to the Astatic Film Co. Shanghai was busy taking pictures in the vicinity of King Edward Hotel.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-07 - 1915-06-09
Summary:

On June 8, the thrilling detective dramas, 'Harry the Swell' and 'On the Santa F. E. Trail'; latest gazettes; comic, interesting & historical pictures; On June 11, 7th & 8th episodes of the 'Perils of Pauline.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-09 - 1915-08-10
Summary:

On Aug 10, a powerful drama 'Everyone His Own Destiny' in 3 parts, 'Wiffles Has Two Engagements'; Gazettes and Keystone Comics.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-04 - 1915-10-06
Summary:

The thirteenth and fourteenth episodes of 'Lucille Love' on Tuesday, 5th October, 1915. The detective serial in 2 parts, 'Wild West' with Nick Winter. Gazette with Serbian Army included. Comics 'Wheelbarrow Race' is shown.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-19
Summary:

The pictures at the 'Palisade' were excellent and very clear together with the al fresco conditions. The 'Gazette' showing several of the last movements of Lord Kitchener was particularly acceptable.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-07-21
Summary:

Tonight's change of programme at the Palisade, Kowloon, includes a wonderful film entitled 'The Port of Missing Men,' which is similar to 'A Prisoner of Zenda'; comic and gazette also will be included.

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-28
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre, on Friday, screened a war play of unusual interest: 'The Menace,' which is not only staged and mounted in the Film d'Art Company's best manner, but which unfolds a most strikingly ingenious plot. There was also a new Gazette, equal is point of quality to…

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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.

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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

14
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

15
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.

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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.

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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).

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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'

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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.

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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.'