A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Cinemas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-18
Summary:

Hongkong has had little cause to complain of lack of entertainment for many months past, yet through it all the Victoria and Bijou Cinemagraphs have maintained their own as attractions and seldom fail to draw large houses. At the Victoria, the Quealys made success, while the sisters Price were…

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-25 - 1916-08-25
Summary:

Screening of 'The Black Box', Pathe's 'The Menace', 'Max Linder Joins the Colours', 'The Great War (New Comers at French Front)', 'The Great War (Russian Units in France)'; Pathe's British Gazette: 'Cupid in Hospital'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-26 - 1916-08-26
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Black Box', Pathe's 'The Menace', 'Max Linder Joins the Colours', 'The Great War (New Comers at French Front)', 'The Great War (Russian Units in France)'; Pathe's British Gazette: 'Cupid in Hospital…

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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].

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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.'

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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.'

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-06 - 1919-11-08
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre will show the great picture that will go down into history, 'Victory Celebration' at London-Brussels-Paris in four parts. Also the first episode of 'The Tiger's Trail' featuring Ruth Roland, a picture that is absorbingly interesting.

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-08 - 1919-11-10
Summary:

For the last time tonight, the Victoria Theatre will show 'Victory Celebration' at London-Paris-Brussels. Also the first episode of 'The Tiger's Trail' featuring Ruth Roland. Prices as usual. November 8 Remarks: Today's matinee: 2.15 and 5 p.m., episodes 1 and 2 of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-08
Summary:

There was a crowded house last night at the Victoria Theatre, the programme being exceptionally good. The series of pictures depicting the peace celebrations were of a high order, being composed of four parts. First, the fetes in Belgium. Second, the march past to the Royal Tribune of the Inter-…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-11 - 1919-11-13
Summary:

Tonight, second episode of 'The Tiger's Trail,' full of gripping incidents. Also a laugh-a-minute comic, 'Serpentin as Janitor.' November 12 Remarks: Today's matinee, 'The On-the-Square Girl' featuring Mollie King.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-15 - 1919-11-17
Summary:

Tonight at 2.15, 5 and 9.15 p.m., third and fourth episodes of 'The Tiger's Trail' featuring Ruth Roland. Also Harold Lloyd in 'Young Mr. Jazz.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-17 - 1919-11-20
Summary:

3 days only, November 18th, 19th and 20th, The Great Brackens, second tour of the world. Don't miss the great rope walk from the stage over the heads of the audience to the balcony and back. Also episodes 5 and 6 of 'The Tiger's Trail.' Picture included. November 18, 19 and…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-19 - 1919-11-24
Summary:

Tonight, Pathe presents Bessie Love in 'Carolyn of the Corners,' an extra-selected photoplay in 5 parts. Booking at Anderson's. November 22 Remarks: Today's matinee, episodes 5 and 6 of 'The Tiger's Trail.'

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-25 - 1919-11-27
Summary:

Tonight, seventh and eighth episodes of 'The Tiger's Trail.' Also comic and British Gazette. Booking at Anderson's. November 26 Remarks: Today's matinee, Bessie Love in 'Carolyn of the Corners.' November 27 Remarks: Today's matinee, Gladys Hulette in…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-28 - 1919-12-02
Summary:

Tonight's special bill, William Fox presents Dorothy Bernard in 'Sporting Blood,' a first-rate picture of the racetrack and an entrancing romance. Also Harold Lloyd in 'Pistols for Breakfast.' November 29 Remarks: Today's matinee: today at 2.15 and 5 p.m., episodes…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-03 - 1919-12-04
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow only, episodes 9 and 10 of 'The Tiger's Trail.' Also a Luke comedy, 'The Marathon.' December 4 Remarks: Today's matinee, 'Princess Romanoff.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-04 - 1919-12-06
Summary:

Commencing Friday next, Valeska Suratt, the sinuous repeats her favourite role of siren in the five-reel W. Fox drama, 'The New York Peacock,' another great super-feature film. December 5 Remarks: Ad. on page 4. Prices as usual. Booking at Moutrie's. December 6 Remarks: Also a…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-09 - 1919-12-11
Summary:

Tonight, Ruth Roland in 'The Tiger's Trail,' episodes 11 and 12. Also comics and Gazette. Booking at Anderson's. December 10 Remarks: Today's matinee at 5.15 p.m., Baby Marie Osborne in 'Tears and Smiles' and Harold Lloyd in 'Si, Senor.' December 11…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-12 - 1919-12-15
Summary:

Tonight's matinee, Dorothy Bernard in 'Sins of Men,' a dramatic arraignment the evil men do. Also Harold Lloyd in 'Swat the Crook' and an excellent British Gazette. Booking at Anderson's. December 12 & 13 Remarks: Matinee programmes: Saturday's 2.15 and 5 p…