A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-12-11 - 1914-12-12
Summary:

The great sensational dramatic film, 'The Usurer's Son' in 3 parts, 4,000 feet long. The magnificent picture, 'The Old Colonel's Gratitude' in 2 parts, on Saturday, 12th December. Special engagement with debut of Bert Flatt and Flo Brooks.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-11 - 1914-12-12
Summary:

On Dec 11 and for a few nights only, the great sensational dramatic film 'The Usurer's Son' in 3 parts - 4,000 feet long, which caused a great sensation in London a few months ago; also the magnificent picture 'The Old Colonel's Gratitude' in 2 parts; performance by…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-12 - 1914-12-14
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Usurer's Son' (4,000 ft, 3 parts); Coming performances by Bert Flatt and Flo Brooks; Coming film: 'The Old Colonel's Gratitude' (2 parts)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-12
Summary:

Success of Mr. Bert Flatt and Miss Flo. Brooks' performances. New films 'The Usurer's Son' and 'The Old Colonel's Gratitude' were shown at the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-14
Summary:

Mr. Bert Flatt, assisted by Miss Flo Brooks, performed at the Victoria on Saturday night. The new pictures, notably 'The Usurer's Son' were screened.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-06 - 1916-09-07
Summary:

Great attraction: on Sep 6-8, the magnificent Nordisk drama 'The Usurer's Son' in 3 parts; Italian fine story: 'The Girl of the Water Spring' in 2 parts; Gaumont Graphic and Keystone comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-06 - 1916-09-08
Summary:

Screening of Nordisk's 'The Usurer's Son' and 'The Girl of the Water Spring', Gaumont Graphic and Keystone Comics

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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

14
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…

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-17 - 1916-10-18
Summary:

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 comic pictures; on Oct 20, Pathe's great serial 'The Red Circle' and the official picture 'The Great Battle…

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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'

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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'

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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'