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: 1915-06-07 - 1915-06-09
Summary:

On June 8, the thrilling detective dramas, 'Harry the Swell' and 'On the Santa F. E. Trail'; latest gazettes; comic, interesting & historical pictures; On June 11, 7th & 8th episodes of the 'Perils of Pauline.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-09 - 1915-08-10
Summary:

On Aug 10, a powerful drama 'Everyone His Own Destiny' in 3 parts, 'Wiffles Has Two Engagements'; Gazettes and Keystone Comics.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-04 - 1915-10-06
Summary:

The thirteenth and fourteenth episodes of 'Lucille Love' on Tuesday, 5th October, 1915. The detective serial in 2 parts, 'Wild West' with Nick Winter. Gazette with Serbian Army included. Comics 'Wheelbarrow Race' is shown.

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-28
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre, on Friday, screened a war play of unusual interest: 'The Menace,' which is not only staged and mounted in the Film d'Art Company's best manner, but which unfolds a most strikingly ingenious plot. There was also a new Gazette, equal is point of quality to…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-03 - 1917-03-06
Summary:

On Mar 3, showing another grand serial: 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Goddess,' featuring the beautiful star Anita Stewart; also Keystone comics; on Mar 10, see 'Peg O' the Ring.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-07 - 1917-03-09
Summary:

On Mar 7-9, showing 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Goddess' and Keystone comics; on Mar 10, see 'Peg O' the Ring' (7th and 8th episodes).

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-10 - 1917-03-13
Summary:

On Mar 10, 7th and 8th episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring'; also Keystone comics; on Mar 14, 5th and 6th episodes of 'The Goddess.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-14 - 1917-03-16
Summary:

From Mar 14-15, 5th and 6th episodes of 'The Goddess' a beautiful serial story; also Keystone comics; on Mar 17, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Goddess.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-17 - 1917-03-20
Summary:

On Mar 17, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Goddess,' a beautiful serial story; also Keystone comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-21 - 1917-03-23
Summary:

From Mar 21-23, 9th and 10th episodes of 'The Goddess'; also Keystone comics; on Mar 24, see 9th and 10th episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-24 - 1917-03-27
Summary:

On Mar 24, 9th and 10th episodes of 'Peg O' the Ring'; also Keystone comics; on Mar 28, 11th and 12th episodes of 'The Goddess.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-28 - 1917-03-30
Summary:

From Mar 28-30, 11th and 12th episodes of 'The Goddess'; also Keystone comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-31 - 1917-04-03
Summary:

On Mar 31, 13th and 14th episodes of 'The Goddess,' a beautiful serial story; also Keystone comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-21
Summary:

There was an over flowing house at the Victoria Theatre last night, when two excellent Gazettes were shown. Other items on the programme were further instalments of the sensational serial 'The Iron Claw' and some American comic pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-25
Summary:

There was a good attendance at the Victoria Theatre last night when the first two episodes of the new serial 'Adventures of J. Rufus Wallingford' were shown. These pictures are considerably above the level of the ordinary American serial, and should be seen. The current programme also…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-12
Summary:

There was a good attendance at the Victoria Theatre last night, and an excellent programme was provided. There was a new Gazette, full of interesting matter, and another good feature was 'The Fatal Pie' — some very clever cartoon work by the American Caricaturist. The three-part Pathe…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-28
Summary:

The new serial film 'Who's Guilty' is being shown at the Victoria Theatre. During the weekend the first and second episodes have been screened and have proved very popular. The programme also includes some interesting Gazettes.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-26 - 1917-07-27
Summary:

On July 21, showing two powerful dramas: 'Same Old History' in 6 parts; also photo drama in 2 parts: 'Crucible of Fate'; on July 28, the screening of the final episode of the 'Goddess.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-28 - 1917-07-31
Summary:

For 4 nights only, commencing July 28, screening the last episode of 'The Goddess' with a powerful and thrilling story; 'Adventures of Capt. Berwick' in 3 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-05
Summary:

A sensational four part story 'The Double Image' and the news as seen in the various Gazettes continues to interest everyone at Victoria Theatre.