A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-09 - 1919-12-11
Summary:

Tonight, Ruth Roland in 'The Tiger's Trail,' episodes 11 and 12. Also comics and Gazette. Booking at Anderson's. December 10 Remarks: Today's matinee at 5.15 p.m., Baby Marie Osborne in 'Tears and Smiles' and Harold Lloyd in 'Si, Senor.' December 11…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-11
Summary:

Two magnificent pictures are being shown this week. 'The Combat,' is a splendid drama presented by the Vitograph [sic] Company in five parts, featuring Anita Stewart. In addition, William Fox's excellent production 'The Slave,' also in five parts, will be screened on…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-12
Summary:

A Little Sister of Everybody,' a Pathe production is advertised as showing at the Victoria Theatre, featuring Bessie Love. 'M. Poincare's Visit to London' should prove a great attraction. There will also be screenings of the usual comedy pictures.

504
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-11
Summary:

Between Men' is the title of the principal picture now being screened at the Hongkong Theatre. The drama was written by C. G. Sullivan and Thos. H. Ince. Film synopsis included. Further episodes of the 'Mystery Ship' will be screened during the Weekend, together with a number of…

505
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-11
Summary:

Wives of Men' is the title of the principal film showing at the Victoria Theatre. There is a performance by Miss Olga Steffanovich. In addition, 'Bound and Gagged,' a thrilling serial picture, is also being screened. There are also a number of comedies and topical pictures.

506
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-25
Summary:

After a successful but very short tour of the Humphrey Bishop Company, the management of the Victoria Theatre has returned to the picture programme. The principal picture is 'Bound and Gagged,' (episodes seven and eight). At the 9.15 performance, Eugene de Rubini will provide an…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-30
Summary:

The Two Orphans,' William Fox's production, has been so much appreciated that the management has decided to screen the picture again this evening. The picture, which features Theda Bara, is a most interesting and exciting one. A special Triangle drama entitled 'An Even Break…

508
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-09
Summary:

Tonight at the Hongkong Theatre the last of Wm. Fox's production, 'Rough and Ready,' will be screened, and two exceptional photoplays will be given from tomorrow, 'Called Back' and 'Bridge of Death.' At intervals, new comedies will be introduced.

509
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-06-26
Summary:

A new picture will be screened at Hongkong Theatre from tonight, a drama in seven parts, 'The Warfare of the Flesh,' presented by Edward Warren. The leading role is taken up by the famous Sheldon Lewis. The film is the first of its kind in Hongkong. Some special comedies will be…

510
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-01
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is now screening a Triangle production in five parts, 'Firefly of Tough Luck,' featuring Miss Alma Reubens [sic]. The additional comedies given at intervals are exceptionally amusing.

511
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-03
Summary:

The drama 'Forbidden Fruit,' in six reels, will be on the programme at Hongkong Theatre tonight and till Tuesday next. The Straits papers speak highly of this picture and the title itself invites curiosity. The principal people in it are Everett Butterfield and Paula Shay. It is from…

512
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-24
Summary:

The second series of the film 'The Seven Deadly Sins,' in five parts, entitled 'Greed' will be screened from tonight to Tuesday next, in the Hongkong Theatre. The first, 'Envy,' has just concluded and the rest will be shown in regular course. Various new comedies…

513
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-01
Summary:

The beautiful film 'Christus,' depicting passages in our Lord's life, has drawn crowded houses to the Hongkong Theatre since Saturday. A new programme is now announced in which 'The Spirit of Romance' will be the feature. It is a Paramount production in five parts with…

514
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-09-30
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre started with a new programme last night. The famous star Bessie Barriscale takes the leading role in the Triangle production of five parts 'Plain Jane,' a magnificent picture and very amusing. An attractive drama is anticipated for Saturday next, together with some…

515
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-12-04
Summary:

From tonight till Tuesday next, both at matinee and night performances, a most attractive film in six reels, 'The Eternal Sin,' will be screened at Hongkong Theatre. Florence Reed, the famous star, takes the leading role. This film being rather costly, the prices will be slightly…