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: 1916-08-21
Summary:

The programme includes a serial film 'The Black Box' and war pictures, particularly the British Gazette. There was a good feature 'The Golden Sword Knot' and the comic cartoon picture 'The Police Dog No. 1' raised many a hearty laugh. The band of the 18th Infantry…

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-31
Summary:

A large audience was attracted to the Victoria Theatre by the performance of Dr. Richard Rowe and 'Mora' with hand tricks and answering questions of audiences. The pictures included further episodes of the 'Black Box' and 'Romona' [sic].

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-16
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre promises further sensational serial films when the run of 'The Black Box' is concluded, among them being 'The Broken Coin.' The next serial film will be 'Red Circle.'

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-22
Summary:

Further episodes of the popular film the 'Black Box' will be shown at the Victoria Theatre during the week. The next serial film will be the 'Red Circle.'

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-10
Summary:

'Moral Suicide' is the punchy title of a new special feature soon to be released by the Victoria Theatre. It is written by Ivan Abramson, whose screen successes included 'Forbidden Fruit,' 'Sins of Ambition,' 'Enlighten Thy Daughter' and 'Sins of the…

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-11
Summary:

Moral Suicide,' a striking film in seven parts, will be shown at the Victoria Theatre. The management also has secured an assortment of good comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-12
Summary:

Ivan Abramson, author and director of the sensational photo-play 'Moral Suicide,' to be shown at the Victoria Theatre, wrote the story with the purpose of educating the public to the fragilities of human nature. His success photo-dramas included 'A Fool's Paradise,'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-16
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre struck oil with the film 'Moral Suicide' for in spite of the extremely hot weather experienced recently record houses were enjoyed every night. 'Hands Up' will be screened soon.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-18
Summary:

cinema-goers are reminded that 'Moral Suicide' will be screened by special request at the Victoria Theatre at the matinee this afternoon. 'Cupid By Proxy' featuring Baby Marie Osborne will be screened soon.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-17
Summary:

Victoria patrons who have seen 'The Moral Suicide' at the Victoria Theatre were unanimous in the praise of that fine photoplay. The management of the Victoria has gone a step better and got a picture entitled 'The Narrow Path' which will be screened tomorrow night. Film plot…

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-06
Summary:

A very well-arranged programme is announced by the Victoria Theatre management for tomorrow night. The screening of 'The Lightning Raider,' which was disturbed by 'The Globe Trotter' taking the house, will continue regularly in future. The film is featuring Pearl White and…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-20
Summary:

The new programme that the Victoria Theatre management is showing tonight is a very fine one. There is one of the most excruciating comics in which Harold Lloyd has taken part, entitled 'Look out Below.' Also the 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Lightning Raider' depict Pearl…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-22
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre had a packed house on Saturday night when episodes 7th and 8th of 'The Lightning Raider' were screened. Harold Lloyd seems to be making a great name for himself amongst photoplay lovers for 'Look Out Below.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-09
Summary:

In the 12th episode of Pathe's new serial 'The Lightning Raider' featuring Pearl White, which was shown at the Victoria Theatre last night, there is a thrilling incident where an automobile is dashed over a high cliff. Episode plot included.