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: 1919-07-14 - 1919-07-15
Summary:

Come tonight positively as a fine treat is promised. The string band from S. S. Ecuador will be in attendance and 'The Terror of the Range' will be screened for the first time. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-14 - 1919-07-15
Summary:

Another picture full of exciting and pulsating events, in which the interest is never allowed to flag, is 'The Terror of the Range,' which the Victoria Theatre is showing on Monday night. In addition to this the Manila string band from the S. S. Equador will play a capital selection of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-14
Summary:

Quite a delectable programme has been arranged for tonight by the Victoria Theatre management. A fine picture entitled 'The Terror of the Range' will be released for the first time.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-15
Summary:

The Terror of the Range' was shown at the Victoria Theatre last night. The string band was highly appreciated by the audience.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-16 - 1919-07-16
Summary:

The Terror of the Range' featuring Betty Compson and George Larkin. Today's matinee at 5.15 p.m., Miss Gladys Hulette in 'Pots and Pans Peggy.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-21 - 1919-07-23
Summary:

New episodes of 'The Terror of the Range.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Ask Father.' Wednesday's matinee, 'The Narrow Path.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-24 - 1919-07-24
Summary:

As most of our patrons could not come last Saturday, we are rescreening by special request at today's matinee, 'The Terror of the Range,' 1st and 2nd episodes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-24 - 1919-07-25
Summary:

An English vaudeville co., The Prize Packets. Pathe's British Gazettes, half an hour projection of British events. Also Harold Lloyd comedy entitled 'A Sammy in Siberia.' Harold Lloyd is this week in trouble with Bolshevik. Today's matinee, 'The Terror of the Range,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-28 - 1919-07-29
Summary:

Another delightful new programme by the Prize Packets, drawing crowded houses every night. Also fifth and sixth episodes of 'The Terror of the Range.' No increase in prices. Booking at Anderson's.

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

Another delightful new programme by the Prize Packets, drawing crowded houses every night. Also fifth and sixth episodes of 'The Terror of the Range.' No increase in prices. Matinee today, Prize Packets with new programme. Prices: 60 cents and 30 cents; children 20 cents to stalls. The…

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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: 1919-08-04 - 1919-08-04
Summary:

Tonight's treat, reappearance of the Prize Packets, an English vaudeville co. For three nights in entirely new programmes. Also Pathe's interesting Gazette. Also the final episode of 'The Terror of the Range,' in 2 parts.

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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: 1919-08-08 - 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: 1920-01-17 - 1920-01-17
Summary:

The charming and favourite star, Fannie Ward in 'The Yellow Tickets.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Terror of the Range' episodes 1, 2 and 3. Matinee programme: Saturday at 2 p.m. and 4.30 p.m., 'Jack and the Beanstalk.' Band of the Wiltshire Regiment in attendance at 4.30 p.m…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-19 - 1920-01-19
Summary:

Tonight, the charming and favourite star, Fannie Ward in 'The Yellow Tickets.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Terror of the Range' episodes 1, 2 and 3. Booking at Anderson's.