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: 1913-09-30 - 1913-10-02
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Studies of Kittens', 'On the Shore', 'The Magnetic', 'A Beauty Counted Second', 'Jack Handle & His Wife', 'Balaoo' (in 2 parts) and 'A Picnic Party'; Coming film: 'Building of the Great Los…

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-01
Summary:

A cricket match will be played on Hong Kong Cricket Club and the Theatre Royal will be closed. 'Manon Lescaut' is shown at the Victoria. Pathe Gazette and 'That Scamp Ferdinand' will be in the Bijou's New Year offerings.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-29
Summary:

The Beggar Prince' and 'Max Linder as a Toreador' were the principal films shown at the Victoria Theatre. Another feature is the Pathe's Gazette of recent events. Performance by Miss May Yohe.

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-06
Summary:

The Carsons presenting 'Pastimes on the Prairies,' commenced an engagement at the Victoria Theatre. Pathe's Gazette and other films completed an excellent programme.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-27
Summary:

The principal film shown at the Victoria Theatre tonight is dramatic. 'For the Sake of a Throne,' Keystone comics and Pathe's Gazette fill up an attractive programme.

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-06 - 1915-08-06
Summary:

Films screenings including 'A Queen's Love' (3 parts) and 'Sherlock Holmes in The Musgrave Ritual'; Screening of Pathe's Gazette and Keystone Comics

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-07 - 1915-08-09
Summary:

Films screenings including 'A Queen's Love' (3 parts) and 'Sherlock Holmes in The Musgrave Ritual'; Screening of Pathe's Gazette and Keystone Comics

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-24
Summary:

The Melbourne Comedy Company, Eileen Melbourne, Tom Melbourne, scored another big success at the Victoria Theatre. Tonight is the last night of this programme. The 'movies' consist entirely of comedies with the exception of Pathe's Gazette.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-24
Summary:

His Excellency the Governor and a party of ten attended the Victoria Theatre. Performance by the Humphrey Bishop Company, Miss Nora Noon and Mr. Stanley Vilven. 'The Beloved Vagabond' and two of Pathe's Gazettes on the screen were thoroughly enjoyed.

10
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…

11
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.

12
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.'

13
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.'

14
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

15
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.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-17 - 1916-10-17
Summary:

Screening of 'The Broken Coin' (1st and 2nd episodes); Coming film: Pathe's 'The Red Circle' and 'The Great Battle of Somme'

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-17 - 1916-07-18
Summary:

Coming screening of Pathe's 'The Red Circle' (1st & 2nd episode) featuring Ruth Roland and Frank Mayo and the special war pictures 'The Battle of the Somme'

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-18 - 1916-10-19
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Broken Coin' (1st and 2nd episodes); Coming film: Pathe's 'The Red Circle' and 'The Great Battle of Somme'

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-20 - 1916-10-21
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'The Red Circle' (1st & 2nd episode) featuring Ruth Roland and Frank Mayo and the special war pictures 'The Battle of the Somme'

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-23 - 1916-10-26
Summary:

Last night of screening 'The Battle of Somme' and 'Red Circle' (1st and 2nd episodes); Comics: 'Mabel and Fatty's Washday', 'A Day of Glory' and 'Zi-Zi and Others'; Coming film: 'Broken Coin' (3rd and 4th episodes);