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: 1909-02-05
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph, No. 2 Zetland Street, showed many beautiful films of varied subjects like pictures of comedy, travel and educational advantage. The machine is a particularly good one, and the entertainment well repays a visit.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-25
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company staged two short musical comedies at the Victoria Theatre last night. Messrs Le Blane, Vack, Burgess, Miss Gertrude St. Clair, Miss Teddy Martin and Miss Eugenie Le Blane did well in their parts. The songs and choruses were as good as ever.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-21 - 1916-02-24
Summary:

Tonight! Great race week attractions - all comedy programme; performance by the Melbourne Comedy Company; last performance of 'The Sentry Box, the Soldier and the Maid,' 'The Hongkong Suffragette,' and 'The Squaints,' etc; complete change of programme tomorrow, also…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-24
Summary:

The Melbourne Comedy Company, Eileen Melbourne, Tom Melbourne, scored another big success at the Victoria Theatre. Tonight is the last night of this programme. The 'movies' consist entirely of comedies with the exception of Pathe's Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-09 - 1917-06-12
Summary:

On June 9, showing 'The Bride of Mystery,' featuring Lucille Love and Hugo, complete in 3 parts; 'A Page in Life' [sic] in 2 parts, featuring Anna Little and Herbert Rawlinson of the 'Master Key'; also comedies.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-27 - 1916-06-29
Summary:

From June 27-29, showing two thrilling dramas 'A Race for the Rubies' in 3 parts; 'The Legacy' in 2 parts; also comedies.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-30 - 1917-07-03
Summary:

On June 30 and for 4 nights only, showing a thrilling drama 'The Hand Society' in 5 parts; also comedies.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-18 - 1917-08-18
Summary:

Screening of 'The Shielding Shadow' (3rd and 4th episodes), 'Spring Time on the Riviera' (colour), Pathe News; Coming film: Max Linder in 'Max, Victim of the Clutching Hand'

9
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-06 - 1917-10-08
Summary:

Screening of 'Barcelona and Its Mysteries' (6th episode) and 'The Revengling Dentist'; Coming film: 'Gloria's Romance'

10
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-09 - 1917-10-09
Summary:

Screening of 'Arrah Na Poque', 'Flying Fortune', 'The Revenging Dentist'; Coming film: 'Gloria's Romance'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-10 - 1917-10-12
Summary:

Screening of 'The Boer War' and Keystone Comedies: 'Rebecca's Wedding Day' and 'Love in Armor'; Coming film: 'Gloria's Romance'

12
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-13 - 1917-10-16
Summary:

Screening of 'The Beggar Prince', Comedies: 'Wiffles' Nose' and 'The 1000 Franc Banknote'; Coming film: 'Gloria's Romance' featuring Miss Billie Burke

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-20 - 1917-10-23
Summary:

Screening of 'Liberty' (18th episode), 'Ivanhoe' and Keystone Comedy; Coming film: 'Gloria's Romance'

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-09 - 1918-01-09
Summary:

Commencing 9th, 10th and 11th January, screening: a great dramatic film story, 'Traffic in Souls' complete in 9 parts. Saturday, 12th January, see our grand new serial, 'Gloria's Romance.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-10 - 1918-01-11
Summary:

Tonight, screening: a great dramatic film story, 'Traffic in Souls' complete in 9 parts. Saturday, 12th January, see our grand new serial, 'Gloria's Romance.'

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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…

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-19 - 1918-01-23
Summary:

Tonight, screening: the most beautiful serial of the day, 'Gloria's Romance.' Also Keystone Comics. Wednesday, 23rd January, see exclusive Universal feature in 7 parts, ' A Soul Enslaved.'

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-19 - 1918-01-21
Summary:

The Hongkong Film Exchange Co. presents the most beautiful production serial of the day, 'Gloria's Romance,' featuring Miss Billie Burke. Also Keystone comedies. Wednesday, 23rd January, see: a Broadway Universal feature in 7 parts, 'A Soul Enslaved.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-19
Summary:

Gloria's Romance' is to be screened tonight at the Hongkong Theatre. It features the most popular stars, Miss Billie Burke and Henry Kolker.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-01-21
Summary:

This afternoon, at 5.15, the Victoria Theatre has a big attraction, for 'Quo Vadis?' is to be screened. This magnificent picture is in seven parts. For tonight, there is a splendid programme, including the third and fourth episodes of 'The Great Secret,' as well as Pathe…