A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Triumph of Moving Pictures: Cinematograph Pathe
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-07-25 - 1907-07-30
Summary:

Cinematograph Pathe will open for the season in Weismann's Large Hall (entrance: Wyndham Street) tonight at 9 p.m. Performances every night, including Sundays. Entire change of programme on Saturday night, films including 'Cinderella and the Glass Slipper,' 'Hooligans of the…

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Headline: Cinematograph Pathe: in Weismann's Large Hall (Entrance: Wyndham Street)
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-07-31 - 1907-08-03
Summary:

Performances every night at 9 p.m. including Sundays. Saturday an entire change of programme showing 'Life and Passion of Christ' in 33 tableaux, details included.

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Headline: Cinematograph Pathe: in Weismann's Large Hall (Entrance: Wyndham Street)
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-08-05 - 1907-08-10
Summary:

Cinematograph Pathe will show 'Life and Passion of Christ' in 33 tableaux every night, also at Matinee on Saturday. Performances every night at 9 p.m. including Sundays.

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Headline: Cinematograph Pathe: in Weismann's Large Hall (Entrance: Wyndham Street)
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-08-16 - 1907-08-21
Summary:

Saturday, change of programme, Matinee at 4 p.m. By special request, 'Life and Passion of Christ' will show for 3 nights. Performances every night at 9 p.m. including Sundays.

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Headline: Cinematograph Pathe: in Weismann's Large Hall (Entrance: Wyndham Street)
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-09-06 - 1907-09-19
Summary:

Tonight! News pictures, Saturday night showing 'The Harlequin's Love Story,' a film over 1600 feet long. Matinee, 4 p.m. Saturday. Performances every night at 9 p.m. including Sundays.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-31 - 1915-09-01
Summary:

On Aug 21, the greatest drama ever produced, 'Eve' in 6 reels, 3,000 ft. long; Pathe's Gazette and interesting historical and comic pictures; 'Lucille Love' will appear shortly in 15 episodes.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-13 - 1915-09-15
Summary:

On Sept 14, the management has much pleasure in presenting Pathe's great picture 'Tinsel & Tragedy' in 3 parts, 3,400 ft. long. Mlle. Robinne & Mr. Alexander from Comedie Francaise; also 'Wiffles & The Unwritten Law'; on Friday, 'Lucille Love,' the…

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-16 - 1915-09-18
Summary:

On Sept 15, startling thrilling and exciting 3rd and 4th series of 'Lucille Love'; Pathe's British Gazette; Keystone Comics; 'That Cousin of Yours,' comedy in 2 parts; not to disappoint our many patrons 1st and 2nd series of 'Lucille Love.'

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-17 - 1915-09-17
Summary:

Films screening including 'Lucille Love' (3rd & 4th series) and 'That Cousin of Yours' (2 parts); Screening of Pathe's Gazette and Keystone comics

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-18 - 1915-09-20
Summary:

Films screening including 'Lucille Love' (3rd & 4th series) and 'That Cousin of Yours' (2 parts); Screening of Pathe's Gazette and Keystone comics

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-20 - 1915-09-22
Summary:

On Sept 21, 5th and 6th series of 'Lucille Love'; Pathe's famous comics Max Linder as hair dresser in 'Billy's Bugle.'

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-21 - 1915-09-23
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Lucille Love' (5th & 6th series) and Pathe's 'Max Linder as Hair Dresser' and 'Billy's Bugle'; Photos included

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-24 - 1915-09-25
Summary:

On Sept 21, a monster programme (Pathe's great film); The Great War 1914-15 in 2 parts, by permission of French Military Authorities; 'Lucille Love' 7th and 8th episodes; Charlie Chaplin Keystone's great comedian in 20 Minutes of Love and the 'Fatal Mallet.'

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-24 - 1915-09-24
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's Film: 'The Great War 1914/15' (2 parts); Films screenings including 'Lucille Love' (7th & 8th episodes) and 'Fatal Mallet'

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-25 - 1915-09-27
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's Film: 'The Great War 1914/15' (2 parts); Films screenings including 'Lucille Love' (7th & 8th episodes) and 'Fatal Mallet'

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-27 - 1915-10-02
Summary:

On Sept 28, two startling and thrilling episodes of 'Lucille Love' 9th and 10th; comics 'Calamity Anne in Society,' so near & yet so far; 'Jack Bell Amateur Detective,' the magnet.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-28 - 1915-09-29
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Lucille Love' (9th & 10th); Coming film: 'Calamity Anne in Society'

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-30 - 1915-09-30
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Lucille Love' (9th & 10th); Coming film: 'Calamity Anne in Society'

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-10-01 - 1915-10-01
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Lucille Love' (11th & 12th) and 'Varsity Boat Race Myatery' (2 parts); Screening of Pathe's British Gazette and Keystone comic: 'Fatal High 'C' '

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-01 - 1915-10-02
Summary:

The eleventh and twelfth episodes of 'Lucille Love' on Friday, 1st October, 1915. The drama in 2 parts, 'Varsity Boat Race Mystery,' will be shown. Pathe's British gazette included. Keystone comic 'Fatal High C' is displayed.