A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-18
Summary:

The Tramp' featuring Henry Krauss will be screened tonight at the Victoria Theatre. Pathe's British and American Gazettes are really good this week and comic pictures are worth seeing. A well-known cinema serial 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White is expected shortly from…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-12
Summary:

This week the entertainment provided at the picture theatres is of the very best, the war gazettes, dramas and comics being above average at the Victoria Theatre. At the Hongkong Theatre, the 15th and 16th episodes of 'Gloria's Romance' is being continued. A drama featuring Mary…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-30 - 1918-05-02
Summary:

Tuesday 30th, April and Thursday 2nd, May, 'A Noble Action,' a stirring drama in four parts, full of interest and emotion featuring the celebrated French actress, Mdlle Vera Sergine. Also American Gazette No. 46, 'A Brigand Unwittingly,' 'The Professional Amateur,'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-30 - 1919-08-02
Summary:

On Thursday night, the Victoria is projecting the world-famous novel of Goldsmith, 'The Vicar of Wakefield.' It is produced by Mr. Ward and associated with him is a wonderful cast. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-31 - 1919-07-31
Summary:

Showing Thursday to Sunday, Oliver Goldsmith's 'The Vigar of Wakefield' [sic], a picture in the A1 class. Don't miss seeing it. Today's matinee, the Prize Packets for the last time in Hongkong, in an entirely new programme. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-31
Summary:

The Vicar of Wakefield' adapted from the famous work of Goldsmith is going to be shown at the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-01 - 1919-08-02
Summary:

Showing Thursday to Sunday, Oliver Goldsmith's 'The Vicar of Wakefield,' a picture in the A1 class. Don't miss seeing it. Saturday's matinee: 'The Terror of the Range,' 5th and 6th episodes. Sunday's matinee: 'An Artist's Daughter.' Booking…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-01
Summary:

There was a packed house last night at the Victoria Theatre when Oliver Goldsmith's 'The Vicar of Wakefield' was screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-02
Summary:

Good audiences are attending the Victoria Theatre to see the 'Vicar of Wakefield' adapted from Goldsmith's famous novel.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-04 - 1919-08-05
Summary:

Tonight's treat, reappearance of the Prize Packets, an English vaudeville co. in entirely new programmes. The final episode of 'The Terror of the Range,' in 2 parts. Booking at Anderson's. August 5 Remarks: Tonight 7 p.m. and Wednesday's matinee: 'The Vicar of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-04
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre has every reason to feel satisfied with the 'Vicar of Wakefield' which during its run here has been an unqualified success. Tonight the popular 'Prize Packets' commence another engagement and should prove a great attraction.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-06 - 1919-08-06
Summary:

This afternoon by special request, the Prize Packets are giving a matinee at the Victoria. Bring the children up, you cannot get better value for your money anywhere, at least in Hongkong. An apology owing to the insistent demands of our patrons to put the Prize Packets on this afternoon, we…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-06 - 1919-08-06
Summary:

Tonight, a special lengthy farewell bill of fare by the Prize Packets. Today's matinee, the Prize Packets. Tomorrow's matinee, 'The Vicar of Wakefield.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-07 - 1919-08-07
Summary:

Tonight till Sunday, another fine picture 'The Test' with a very strong plot. Also a Harold Lloyd comedy, 'The Dutiful Dub.' Today's matinee, 'The Vicar of Wakefield.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-08 - 1919-08-09
Summary:

Tonight till Sunday, another fine picture 'The Test' with a very strong plot. Also a Harold Lloyd comedy, 'The Dutiful Dub.' Saturday's matinee at 2.15 and 5 p.m., the final episode of 'The Terror of the Range' and 'The Bull's Eye.' Booking at…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-24 - 1920-02-25
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The Vicar of Wakefield.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-26
Summary:

Lovers of the Cinema have again this week a great variety of pictures to choose from, pictures which are guaranteed to appeal to both young and old. At the Coronet Theatre there is showing a really good circus story, at the Hongkong Theatre a tale of present day social life, and at the Victoria…