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: 1915-12-27 - 1915-12-29
Summary:

On Dec 28, the thrilling drama 'From Circus to Race Course' in 3 parts, the interesting picture; 'The Black Sea Fleet,' Russian bombardment of Turkish Coast Etc; also Pathe's British Gazette and other interesting pictures; on Dec 31, 'The Clue of the Cigar Band,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-27 - 1915-12-29
Summary:

The thrilling drama in 3 parts, 'From Circus to Race Course,' on Tuesday, 28th December, 1915. The interesting picture, 'The Black Sea Fleet.' Pathe's British gazette included. Comic and interesting pictures included. 'The Clue of the Cigar Band' and other…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-28 - 1915-12-28
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Circus to Race Course' (3 parts) and 'The Black Sea Fleet'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Also comics & interesting pictures; Coming film: 'The Clue of the Cigar Band'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-29 - 1915-12-30
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Circus to Race Course' (3 parts) and 'The Black Sea Fleet'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Also comics & interesting pictures; Coming film: 'The Clue of the Cigar Band'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-30 - 1915-12-31
Summary:

On Dec 31, the thrilling detective drama 'The Clue of the Cigar Band' in 3 reels; also Pathe's British Gazette and 'The Big 3' (Keystone Comic), come and have a good laugh.

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-30
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre programme for Tuesday, last night and tonight include a new Pathe's Gazette and some war pictures. Other features are one or two good little comics, a beautiful series of views of Genoa, and a dramatic film 'From Circus to Racecourse.' The programme for…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-30
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is showing another good all-round programme this week, including Pathe's British Gazette, a series showing the bombardment of the Turkish coast by the Russian Black Sea fleet, some beautiful panoramic views of Genoa, good comics in 'The Riot,' 'The Heart…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-30
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre 'From Circus to Racecourse' is being screened whereas 'The Clue of the Cigar Band' is to be shown on Friday. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-30 - 1915-12-31
Summary:

The thrilling detective drama in 3 parts, 'The Clue of the Cigar Band,' on 31st December, 1915. Pathe's British gazette included. Keystone comics including 'The Big 3.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-31 - 1915-12-31
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Clue of the Cigar Band' (3 parts) and 'The Big 3' (Keystone comic); Also screening of Pathe's British Gazette

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

Films screenings including 'The Clue of the Cigar Band' (3 parts) and 'The Big 3' (Keystone comic); Also screening of Pathe's British Gazette

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

On Aug 15, Pathe's great photoplay The Golden Sword Knot in 3 reels; Pathe's British Gazette: 'The Great War: Army Traction in Alsace' and 'The Great War: With the Allies in the Near East' 2nd series; comics: 'The Model Nursemaid' and 'A Spring Time…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-18 - 1916-08-18
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's photoplay 'The Golden Sword Knot' in 3 reels; Pathe's British Gazette: 'The Great War' (Army Traction in Alsace), 'The Great War' (With the Allies in the near East); Comics: 'The Model Nursemaid', 'A Springtime Feeling…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-18
Summary:

Lovers of the Cinema who patronise the Victoria are promised a treat in the great Pathe Serial in 14 Episodes entitled 'The Red Circle.' Mr Frederick Coleman will give a lecture illustrated with slides on his experiences in the Great War.

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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.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-28 - 1916-10-14
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'The Red Circle' in 14 episodes, featuring Ruth Roland and Frank Mayo

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-28
Summary:

The theatre secured the rights to show a Pathe movie, entitled 'The Red Circle.' The story is written by the famous author Mr. Albert Payson Terhune, starring Miss Ruth Roland.

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-09
Summary:

The 'What-nots' maintain their popularity at the Victoria Theatre, and there was a good house on Saturday night, despite the number of other attractions within the Colony. The Warleys gave some excellent sketches and the Great Renville Roberty performed further feats of magic. Miss…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-16 - 1916-10-16
Summary:

On Oct 16, 'The What Nots,' marvellous programme: 'Poses Plastiques' and 'Shadow Pantomime'; on Oct 17, commencement of winter season, the great serial film, 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Broken Coin' will be screened with various other interesting and…