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: 1916-10-14
Summary:

A war film 'The Battle of the Somme' will be shown at the Victoria Theatre. The management has made arrangements to obtain the film for exhibition.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-17
Summary:

Tomorrow night, at the Victoria Theatre, the famous Somme film, 'The Battle of the Somme,' will be screened for the first time. The picture has met with such adverse criticism, but the comments from the Times and the Globe were different. Film review included.

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-23
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre on Friday night, the first two episodes of the new serial 'The Red Circle' were shown and proved very exciting. Two war pictures were screened: 'Approaching the Second Line,' and 'The Battle of the Somme.' As comic relief, a new Wiffles film…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-24
Summary:

Audiences have been attracted by the war film 'Battle of the Somme' screened at the Victoria Theatre. 'The Red Circle' was also shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-07
Summary:

The feature film at the Victoria Theatre will be 'Rags' where Mary Pickford will appear in one of her greatest characterizations.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-27
Summary:

The official pictures of 'The Battle of the Somme' were exhibited last night for the first time at the Victoria Theatre. They were first shown at the Scala Theatre, London, some six weeks after the battle took place on July 1st, 1918. The pictures are truly a vivid representation of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-27
Summary:

Last evening, at the Victoria Theatre, the great war-film, entitled 'The Battle of the Somme' was produced. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-28
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre was again crowded to over flowing last night when the official films of the Battle of the Somme were shown for the second time. These pictures are beautifully clear, and they give a wonderfully realistic impression of what the actual fighting on the Western Front is like.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-28
Summary:

That the Hongkong public has been eagerly awaiting the Battle of the Somme films was again evident last night, when another crowded house thronged the Victoria Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-12
Summary:

Patrons of the Victoria Theatre have some good things in store for them, for on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings next, an official war picture 'The Battle of the Ancre and the Advance of the Tanks' will be screened. In addition to this, a very fine film 'A Message from Mars…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-17
Summary:

The film depicting 'The Battle of the Ancre' was shown in 5 parts at the Victoria Theatre. This film is like the Somme film. One of the most striking portions of the films is the night photography and the films will be shown again tonight and Thursday night. The films giving '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-20
Summary:

'Battle of the Ancre' was shown at the Victoria Theatre. It depicted the scenes in battle worth great details.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-04
Summary:

The Mystery of the Double Cross' will be screened at the Victoria Theatre on Friday. It is based on an original story by Gilson Willetts. Mollie King, one of the youngest stars, and Leon Bary, are the protagonists. This latest serial is a mystery serial, although it is said to contain…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-04
Summary:

A new serial film 'The Mystery of the Double Cross' will be commenced at the Victoria Theatre on Friday next. 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Miss Pearl White and 'Kick in, Kick in' are hoped to be secured next.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-05
Summary:

A new serial star, Mollie King, will make her appearance on the screen in 'The Mystery of the Double Cross.' It's based on the original story by Gilson Willetts. William Parke was demanded to direct this serial for the Pathe Company. Also supported by Leon Bary. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-13
Summary:

Molly King is a fine cook in making candy and she was successful starring in Pathe's serial 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' which is shown at the Victoria Theatre. Some of the recipes included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-14
Summary:

Splendid pictures 'The Grip of Evil' and 'The Double Cross' with Miss Molly King and Mr. J. Bary, will be shown at the Victoria Theatre. Hongkong Theatre will show 'The Secret of the Submarine.' New dramas and other exceptional pictures will also be screened during…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-16
Summary:

A magnificent serial picture 'The Double Cross' attracted crowds of people. The War pictures being shown are very interesting.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-21
Summary:

The last episode of the serial film 'The Mystery of the Double Cross' will be shown. The third and fourth episodes of 'The Great Secret' will conclude tonight. The war pictures are continuing to attract the public.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-23
Summary:

Blind Man's Luck' featuring Mollie King, the star from 'The Mystery of the Double Cross,' a thrilling Pathe Gold Rooster play, as good as 'The Hunting of the Hawk,' will be screened at the Victoria Theatre. It has a mysterious plot, a good, exciting story of…