A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-18
Summary:

The Three Mile Limit' screened at the Bijou is an attractive film. The Gibson girls are as lively and as much appreciated as ever. Further episodes in the fortunes of the one and only 'Max' and of his brother mirth maker, 'Wiffles,' together with the latest one and…

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-05
Summary:

The Victoria's programmes are profiting by the new contract with Messrs. Pathe. The Wiffles film which was shown on Tuesday, Wednesday and last night was good. The War pictures are better than ever, and the long film 'The Crime for Love' is good too. Tonight a new Max Linder…

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-08
Summary:

Last night, a Filipino band performed at the Victoria. The war pictures were interesting and instructive. The long film 'Contrasts' and a Max Linder film were screened.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-22 - 1915-03-23
Summary:

On Mar 23, the beautiful & sensational picture 'Mystery of the Kador Cliffs' [sic] in 2 parts - 2,000 feet long; War Graphics 11th and 12th series in 2,000 feet long; 'The Great Bracken - King of the Wire'; On Mar 26, 'Tears of Repentance,' 'The Great…

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-17
Summary:

The war pictures screened at the Victoria last night were interesting. There was a funny Vitagraph picture, but the most popular item was the Max Linder film. The features of next week's show will be a series of Sherlock Holmes pictures.

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-24
Summary:

A special picture show and instrumental concert on behalf of the Kwangtung Flood Relief Fund attracted a lot of audiences. Socieda [sic] Philarmonie, the joint bands under Professor Gonzalez, and Sir Edward Elgar performed. The cinematograph show included two splendid sets of recent war pictures…

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-21
Summary:

The weekend programme at the Victoria Theatre, which has been received by its many patrons, has consisted of Parts 3 and 4 of 'Lucille Love,' some first-class war pictures, and 'My Cousin, You Know.' The new programme which begins tonight includes Parts 5 and 6 of '…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-17
Summary:

There was a well-filled house at the Victoria Theatre last night and a very attractive series of pictures was screened. A new Max Linder film, 'Tiny Tim and the Cherries,' the new Pathe Gazette containing some war pictures, and the five-part drama 'The Masked Amazon' were…

9
Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-31
Summary:

In point of plot and of acting 'The Sin of Jean Perlot' is one of the greatest successes Messrs Pathe have achieved. Other items include Pathe's British Gazette, the French Troops in Alsace, some comics and an American drama entitled 'The Heart of Maggie Malone.'…

10
Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-14
Summary:

There has been quite a Number One show at the Victoria Theatre over the weekend, and good houses have been the rule. 'Mabelle and Kitty' are maintaining their popularity and are giving some excellent songs and dances. 'The Phantom of His Love,' the Pathe Gazette and the war…

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-15
Summary:

The special programme at the Victoria Theatre last night, which included a splendid list of musical numbers by the Band of the 18th Infantry, attracted a large house. The pictures were all comedy and included an excellent three-part Max Linder film.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-22 - 1916-11-24
Summary:

On Nov 22, 17th-19th episodes of 'The Million Dollar Mystery'; on Nov 25, another grand serial film 'Diamond from the Sky.'

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-23
Summary:

There was fairly good house at the Hongkong Theatre last night, the attraction being 'The Million Dollar Mystery,' Parts 17, 18, and 19. There will be a change of programme on Saturday, when the opening episodes of a new American serial will be shown. The title of the new picture is…

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-27 - 1916-11-28
Summary:

On Nov 25, 1st and 2nd episodes of 'Diamond from the Sky' in 5 parts; a grand serial in 30 episodes, 60 parts, including the 20th episode of 'The Million Dollar Mystery.'

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-29 - 1916-12-01
Summary:

Tonight, the last three episodes (21st-23rd) of 'The Million Dollar Mystery'; also comics; on Dec 2, the continuation fo the 3rd, 4th and 5th episodes of 'The Diamond from the Sky.'

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-02 - 1916-12-05
Summary:

On Dec 2, 3rd-5th episodes of 'The Diamond from the Sky,' a grand serial film, it comprises a clean, strong, human story, acted by leading stars and produced in the finest style, every episode and story speaks for itself.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-06 - 1916-12-08
Summary:

On Dec 6, 6th and 7h episodes of 'The Diamond from the Sky'; also comics.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-09 - 1916-12-12
Summary:

On Dec 9, 8th and 9th episodes of 'The Diamond from the Sky,' a grand serial film, every episode a story in itself; also see Max Linder and laugh.

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Headline: Hongkong
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-12
Summary:

At the Hongkong, the 8th and 9th episodes of 'The Diamond from the Sky' and the 12th of 'The Trey o' Hearts' are being shown, together with a god Max Linder film 'The Conjurer's Triumph.' There will be a complete change of programme tomorrow night.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-13 - 1916-12-15
Summary:

On Dec 13-15, 10th and 11th episodes of 'The Diamond from the Sky,' serial dramatic story, well acted and well produced.