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: 1915-01-07 - 1915-01-08
Summary:

Films screenings including 'High Treason'; Screening of the 4th Series of War Pictures (2 parts, 3,000 ft)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-01-09 - 1915-01-11
Summary:

Film screening of 'High Treason' (4 parts, 4,000 ft) and the 4th Series of War Pictures (2 parts, 3,000 ft); Coming performance by Henry and May, the Cyclists

3
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…

6
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.'

9
Headline: Notice
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-18 - 1918-06-19
Summary:

The Management of the Victoria Theatre beg to announce several important changes in their weekly timetable: 1. The weekly 5-part film will be shown on Tuesday and Wednesday, two nights only; 2. 'The Seven Pearls' will be shown on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 3. The great new…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-21
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre has made changes in their weekly time table. The matinee programmes will contain items of the same night's performances. A serial film 'Judex' will start on Sunday next.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-22 - 1918-06-22
Summary:

June 23rd and 24th, two splendid attractions, Gaumont's great serial 'Judex,' and 'Empire Day in Shanghai.'

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-24 - 1918-06-29
Summary:

Week ending, Monday, July 1st. Monday, 'Judex' and 'Empire Day in Shanghai.' Tuesday and Wednesday, Gladys Hulette in 'The Last of the Carnabys.' Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 'The Seven Pearls' episodes 5 and 6. Sunday and Monday, 'Judex'…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-26 - 1918-06-27
Summary:

In response to many requests, a special matinee showing the prologue and first episode of 'Judex' will be given on Thursday evening at 5.15 p.m. Prices: dress circle, 60 cents; stalls and pit, 20 cents.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-29 - 1918-06-29
Summary:

June 30th and July 1st, 'Judex' episode 2 and 3, introducing the famous boy actor, Buot [sic] de Zan. Monday, July 1st at 5.15 p.m., 'The Adventures of a Madcap.'

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-01 - 1918-07-05
Summary:

Week ending Monday, July 8th, Tuesday and Wednesday: 'A Pair of Braces,' etc; Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 'The Seven Pearls' episodes 7 and 8; Sunday and Monday, 'Judex' episodes 4 and 5. Booking at Anderson's.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-05
Summary:

The 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Seven Pearls.' Serial film 'Judex' will be screened and there will be a performance by The Ginks and the company on Sunday. The American Gazette will be screened soon.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-06 - 1918-07-08
Summary:

Sunday and Monday, 7th and 8th July at 9.15 p.m., 'Judex' 4th and 5th episodes. At 10.15 p.m., The Ginks, an all-star combination. Usual prices. Booking at Anderson's.

18
Headline: The Ginks
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-09
Summary:

The performance of the Ginks at the Victoria Theatre was very good. Miss Violet Harley and Billy Weston became an instant favourite. The clever fooling of Sylvesters in their Military duet also gained hearty appreciation and the two episodes of 'Judex?' [sic] increased the interest.…

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-15 - 1918-07-15
Summary:

July 14th and 15th, 'Judex' episodes 6 and 7. Also Harold Lloyd in 'The Great Idea' [sic], etc. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-18 - 1918-07-20
Summary:

July 18th, 19th and 20th, 'The Seven Pearls,' episode 11, 'The Gems of Jeopardy,' and episode 12, 'Buried Alive.' Also 'From London to Laramie' [sic], two-part Lonesome Luke comedy, and British Gazette No. 452. Booking at Anderson's. July 20 Remarks:…