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: 1914-04-01 - 1914-04-03
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Voice Within' (3,000 ft) and 'Wiffles and a Merry Widow'; Screening of The Pathe's Gazette; Coming performances by Violet Victoria and J. Sheridan

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-01 - 1914-04-03
Summary:

The Voice Within,' a masterpiece drama, length 3,000 feet; also The Pathe's Gazette (twice weekly); 'Wiffles and A Merry Widow' (a good comedy); performance by Victoria and Sheridan.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-06 - 1915-12-07
Summary:

On Dec 7, another enormous programme, two thrilling dramas: 'The Voice within' in 2 parts, and 'The Avenger' in 3 parts; also the great comedy 'Wiffles in the Riviera' in 2 parts, a scream from beginning to end; Pathe's British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-06 - 1915-12-06
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Voice Within' (2 parts), 'The Avenger' (3 parts) and 'Wiffles in the Riviers' (2 parts); Screening of Pathe's Latest Gazette

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-06 - 1915-12-07
Summary:

Two thrilling dramas, 'The Voice Within' (2 parts) and 'The Avenger' (3 parts), on Tuesday, 7th December, 1915. The comedy, 'Wiffle in the Riviera' (2 parts). Pathe's gazette included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-07 - 1915-12-07
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Voice Within' (2 parts), 'The Avenger' (3 parts) and 'Wiffles in the Riviers' (2 parts); Screening of Pathe's Latest Gazette

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-08
Summary:

Wiffles on the Rivera,' 'The Voice Within,' 'The Avenger' and Pathe's Gazette containing some new war pictures were shown last night at the Victoria. Tonight, tomorrow and Friday, 'Indian Wars Refought' will be screened. Special native war dances and songs…

8
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: 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.'

13
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…

16
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'