A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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101
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-15
Summary:

A good programme was given at the Victoria Theatre. The principal picture 'Peggy' portrayed the adventures of a gay young Scotch American girl. Three comedy pictures and a musical variety turn concluded the programme.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-11
Summary:

A varied programme was given with a coloured film in two parts, the ninth series of the 'Liberty' film, two comics and War Gazette were also produced. Tonight Professor Jaffiar will make his debut.

103
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-18
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is screening a thrilling drama in five reels from the Aquila Co. entitled 'Jealousy Incarnate' and comics.

104
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-09
Summary:

Victoria Theatre is going to show 'The Shielding Shadow' tomorrow. This Pathe serial continues the success of 'Elaine' to 'Red Circle,' 'The Perils of Pauline,' and 'The Iron Claw.' The film is played by Grace Darmond, Ralph Kellard and Leon Bary…

105
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-05
Summary:

A sensational four part story 'The Double Image' and the news as seen in the various Gazettes continues to interest everyone at Victoria Theatre.

106
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-10
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is continuing to attract many people with the two serial performances. The Chinese seem puzzled with Devil worshippers and yet they enjoyed it. The selection of comics is good and the different extras at matinees are attractive.

107
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-21 - 1917-09-22
Summary:

Screening of 'The Shielding Shadow' (13th & 14th episodes), British and American Gazettes, 'Harrogate' (colour) and Comic Films; Coming film:' Nedra, or The White Gods', Pathe's play adapted from Geo. Barr McClutcheon's book featuring Tania Marinoff…

108
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-26
Summary:

A sensational Italian drama in seven reels 'In the toils of Hate' is being shown at the Hongkong Theatre. The continuation of 'The Purple Mask' will be screened with some new comics. The programme will be at both matinees.

109
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-29
Summary:

The managers of the Victoria and Hongkong Theatres announce that there will be no performance at 9.15 p.m. on 'Heather Day.' A programme that includes two interesting episodes of film serials 'The Grip of Evil,' a coloured Pathe film, and Pathe War Gazette will be screened…

110
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-22 - 1917-12-22
Summary:

Screening of 'The Mystery of the Double Cross' (5th & 6th episodes), Gazette and Comics; Coming film: 'Captain Kiddo' featuring Baby Maries Osborne

111
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-01 - 1919-01-01
Summary:

Tonight, screening: a most thrilling and powerful film story, complete in 6 parts, 'The Nurse' and comics. Today, special matinee at 5 p.m.

112
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-03 - 1918-01-03
Summary:

Tonight, Susanna and Vladimir Zacandin in latest dances, songs, flute solos, etc. Every night complete change of dances, etc. 'The Black Pearl,' drama in 3 parts and Comic. Saturday, 5th January, next two episodes of 'The Gray Ghost.'

113
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-03 - 1918-01-04
Summary:

Tonight, showing: 11th and 12th episodes of 'The Secret of the Submarine' and comics. Tomorrow, special matinee at 5 p.m., repeating for the last time, 'Marcela' in 9 parts.

114
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-04 - 1918-01-04
Summary:

Tonight, Susanna and Vladimir Zacandin in latest dances, songs, flute solos, etc. 'The Chocolate Soldier,' romance in 5 parts. Today at 5.15 p.m., especial matinee, 'The Chocolate Soldier' and comics.

115
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-04 - 1918-01-04
Summary:

Special matinee at 5.15 p.m., today, Friday, 4th January 1918, the management of the Victoria Theatre has kindly given a farewell benefit matinee to Miss Gladie. Programme: Richard and Gladie in their novelty dancing; Bert Wiles, the xylophone King. Also 'The Chocolate Soldier' in 5…

116
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-05 - 1918-01-08
Summary:

Tonight, Susanna and Vladimir Zacandin in dances, songs, etc. 'The Gray Ghost' 5th and 6th episodes in 4 parts and comics. Wednesday, 9th January, see next episodes of 'The Gray Ghost.'

117
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-05 - 1918-01-08
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, 5th January, showing: the final in 3 episodes, 'The Secret of the Submarine' and comics. Tuesday, 8th January, screening: a beautiful Italian drama, 'Gorgona' in 6 parts. January 8 Remarks: On page 11, ad. on 'Gorgona' only.

118
Headline: Picture Houses
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-10
Summary:

An interesting film 'The Kaiser's Spy' in five reels is shown at the Victoria Theatre. At the Hongkong Theatre, a dramatic film 'Traffic in Souls' in nine parts is the chief item. Also, a new selection of comics and a serial 'Gloria's Romance' featuring…

119
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-12 - 1918-01-12
Summary:

Tonight, see 11th and 12th episodes of 'Mystery of the Double Cross.' Also 'Love's Sacrifice' and 'The Riddle of the Cross.' On the same programme, 'Lonesome Luke, Mechanic' and Gazettes. Matinees with 'Double Cross,' Saturday only. Booking…

120
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-14 - 1918-01-14
Summary:

Tuesday, 15th January, the great Metro serial, 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Great Secret.' Also Pathe's Gazettes and Comics. Watch for the 'Seven Pearls' featuring Mollie King, Creighton Hale and Leon Barry. Booking at Anderson's. Note: Owing to so many seats booked…