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: 1917-07-18
Summary:

In the orchestra's programme at the Victoria Theatre last night, one of the items was entitled 'Vienna for Ever,' which does not seem quite appropriate on the occasion of an exhibition of war pictures. Of course, if in the Austrian capital the people are expressing in some form or…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-08-08
Summary:

Victoria Theatre will commence to screen a mystery film 'The Shielding Shadow' on Friday. In the past, Pathe's serial 'Elaine,' 'Red Circle,' 'The Perils of Pauline' and 'The Iron Claw' were very successful. This is the latest Pathe mystery…

123
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-25
Summary:

A statement about the winter season of Victoria Theatre has been made by Mr. J. J. Blake, the manager. Concerning serial pictures were so much appreciated by cinema-goers, Mr. Blake has arranged to screen first 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jackie Saunders in the leading role. Other serials…

124
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-28
Summary:

An excellent programme is being submitted to patrons of the Victoria Theatre. It includes two most interesting episodes of the serial, 'The Grip of Evil' and a beautiful Pathe colour-film showing the wonderful charm of the River Tarn and neighbourhood. Other features are a war film and…

125
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-22
Summary:

A war film budget is to be issued twice weekly by the War Office Cinematograph Committee, which has taken over the Topical Film Company for this purpose for the period of the war. Arrangements have been made to include pictures from the British fronts in France and elsewhere, and some of the…

126
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-03-04
Summary:

Mr. Hall Caine explained how the War Office cinema works at a luncheon. Almost since the beginning of the war, cinema is a means of war propaganda.

127
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-28
Summary:

A most attractive change of programme has been arranged by the Victoria Theatre, commencing tonight. Besides war pictures and comics, there will be a special film, 'Mater Dolorosa,' a great drama which has had a big success in England and America. The new programme should be well worth…

128
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-17
Summary:

The very fine programme put on at the Victoria Theatre last night drew a most appreciative audience. The main feature was the five-part film 'The Spender,' which is one of the most exciting and strongly-acted dramas screened in Hong Kong for a long time past. The beautiful Pathe colour…

129
Headline: A War Film
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-14
Summary:

Yesterday, a large number of children from various Government Schools were entertained at the Victoria Theatre to see a capital war propaganda film. It is understood that somewhere about five more performances will have to be given if all the children in the Government Schools are to be provided…

130
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-16 - 1918-09-18
Summary:

September 16-18. Performance, 'Moranco,' quick-change artist and dancer. 'Ambition' featuring Ruth Roland of 'Red Circle' Fame. Selected comics.

131
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-17
Summary:

There was a large house at the Victoria Theatre last night when the beautiful film 'Ambition' was screened. The chief character is Miss Ruth Roland, who scored such a success in the 'Red Circle.' Another item of interest was the appearance of 'Morango,' who is a…

132
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-06
Summary:

An amusing incident occurred during the screening of some war pictures at one of the local cinemas a few evenings ago. Part of the picture depicted various contingents of Allied troops 'marching past' and of course, the orchestra played appropriate music as each nation was represented…

133
Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-10 - 1919-03-10
Summary:

To accompany the first episode of 'Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford,' we have arranged a special comedy programme featuring Max Linder, Charlie Chaplin, Harold Lloyd. We are also showing the latest war film. Booking at Robinson's.

134
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-11 - 1919-08-12
Summary:

Tonight at the Victoria Theatre, the string band from the S. S. 'Colombia' will play a capital selection of music. For the first time, the theatre will screen tonight 'The Candy Girl' featuring Gladys Hulette. Come and witness the surrender of the German warships and U-boats…

135
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-11 - 1919-08-11
Summary:

Tonight programme. 'The Candy Girl,' a sweet picture featuring Gladys Hulette. String band from S. S. 'Columbia.' A Harold Lloyd comedy. Surrender of German Warships.

136
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-12 - 1919-08-13
Summary:

Tonight programme, 'The Candy Girl,' a sweet picture featuring Gladys Hulette. Harold Lloyd in 'Going, Going, Gone.' Surrender of German Warships. Matinee: 'The Test.'