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: 1916-02-23
Summary:

The Nigger' is the next film to be screened at the Victoria Theatre. 'Les Exploits d'Eclaine' [sic] led by Pearl White is also to hand. This exclusive film is said to be far more thrilling than 'Perils of Pauline.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-01
Summary:

The Nigger,' a six-reel drama, will be shown for four nights. William Farnum is the leading actor. This is the first of a series Famous Player Co. films to be shown in Victoria. The film also scored signal successes at the London Shaftesbury Picture Palace and the New York Hippodrome. Later…

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-06
Summary:

The Victoria has been crowded during the past three nights, the Melbournes' latest programme attracted audiences. The sketch 'Great Sale at Right Aways' was shown. Tonight, the popular American film 'The Nigger' will be shown for the first time.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-06
Summary:

The Nigger' is to be screened at the Victoria Theatre.

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Headline: The Nigger'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-07
Summary:

There was quite a big house at the Victoria Theatre last night when 'The Nigger, or the New Governor' was screened for the first time in Hong Kong. It is to be screened for three nights, further photo-plays by renowned actors will be shown in Hong Kong in the near future. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-08
Summary:

Another exhibition of the famous American picture 'The Nigger' was given at the Victoria Theatre last night. Melbournes return to the Victoria on Friday night.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-08
Summary:

In Hong Kong, there is an opportunity of seeing in a glance the racial turmoil through the story of a young man who achieved the rank of Governor and was discovered his black blood in his veins. Outline of the film 'The Nigger' is included.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-01
Summary:

Despite the threatening weather, there was quite a good-sized audience at the Victoria Theatre last night, when the second and third episodes of 'Judex?' were screened. These proved most exciting, and a feature was the wonderful work of the boy actor 'Bout de Zan.' Apart from…

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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.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-08
Summary:

The Ginks' opened a bright season at the Victoria Theatre last night and delighted all who witnessed their program. Mr. Billy Watson, Miss Violet Harley, and Miss Jeanie James all gave attractive performances. In connection with 'The Ginks,' there were some cinematograph films,…

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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.…

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

The Seven Pearls' was shown at the Victoria Theatre. The programme contained 'Lonesome Luke' comedies, the British Gazette including several of the famous Bairnsfather cartoons and excellent music provided by the orchestra. On Sunday next episodes of 'Judex?' [sic] will…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-26
Summary:

The further instalments of 'The Seven Pearls' are increasingly exciting, featuring Mollie King. The rest of the programme was very good and was much enjoyed. 'Judex' will be shown soon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-02
Summary:

A good programme was submitted at the Victoria Theatre. The conclusion of 'The Seven Pearls,' a comic 'A Lesson in Flirtation,' and a photoplay 'The Little Sisters' were shown. The final episode of 'Judex?' [sic] will be shown soon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-05
Summary:

There will be a special matinee at the Victoria Theatre where two serial films 'Judex' and 'Seven Pearls' and comic films will be shown.