A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-10
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre has been giving a splendid programme over the weekend, including war pictures, a Sherlock Holmes episode and a magnificently produced Pathe drama 'A Queen's Love.' tonight's programme includes a new Wiffles picture and the 'Everyone His Own Destiny…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-25
Summary:

A statement about the winter season of Victoria Theatre has been made by Mr. J. J. Blake, the manager. Concerning serial pictures were so much appreciated by cinema-goers, Mr. Blake has arranged to screen first 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jackie Saunders in the leading role. Other serials…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-26
Summary:

Mr J. J. Blake, the manager of that Victoria Theatre, informs us that great care has been taken in the choice of productions for the winter season. Great variety of films were obtained, including 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jack Saunders, 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-16
Summary:

The first and second episodes of 'Grip of Evil' are now being shown. Two other pictures 'The Clue' and 'The Annals of War' are also being arranged.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-21
Summary:

Pathe's 'The Chic' is attracting many people, in which the French comedienne Mademoiselle Robine takes the leading role. The third and fourth episodes of 'Grip of Evil,' Pathe's American Gazette, the Annals of War and some comedy films were screened.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-28
Summary:

An excellent programme is being submitted to patrons of the Victoria Theatre. It includes two most interesting episodes of the serial, 'The Grip of Evil' and a beautiful Pathe colour-film showing the wonderful charm of the River Tarn and neighbourhood. Other features are a war film and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-29
Summary:

The managers of the Victoria and Hongkong Theatres announce that there will be no performance at 9.15 p.m. on 'Heather Day.' A programme that includes two interesting episodes of film serials 'The Grip of Evil,' a coloured Pathe film, and Pathe War Gazette will be screened…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-05
Summary:

The seventh and eighth episodes of the serial film 'The Grip of Evil' are now showing at the Victoria Theatre. The programme also includes some humorous films featuring the Wiffle and Pathe's Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-14
Summary:

Splendid pictures 'The Grip of Evil' and 'The Double Cross' with Miss Molly King and Mr. J. Bary, will be shown at the Victoria Theatre. Hongkong Theatre will show 'The Secret of the Submarine.' New dramas and other exceptional pictures will also be screened during…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-20
Summary:

Misses Doris and Aileen Woods pleased the audiences at private entertainment at the Victoria Theatre. Some interesting pictures 'The Grip of Evil,' 'Pathe's British Gazette' completed the programme with a Keystone comic 'That Springtime Feeling.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-27
Summary:

An excellent programme was given on Saturday evening at the Victoria Theatre. The British Gazette and the five reel film 'The On-the-Square Girl,' and the comedy 'Luke and the Wild Woman' proved very interesting and funny. More amusing pictures including 'The Torture of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-29
Summary:

Last evening a psychological play 'The Torture of Silence' was screened. In addition, a Pathe colour film 'The Children of Tulipland' and two other films 'Homemade Pies' and 'Kick In' featuring Molly King will be screened on Friday evening.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-01
Summary:

Kick In' was played before for two years in New York as a play and was assured to appear on the screen and we get the opportunity to compare and appreciate both versions. The film featuring Molly [sic] King is going to be screened at the Victoria. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-03
Summary:

The new Pathe serial 'The Seven Pearls' to be screened at the Victoria Theatre is a thrilling one. Artistes contributed to the success of the picture, apart from the interesting story of the serials. The story was written by Chas. W. Goddard, who wrote 'The Perils of Pauline…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-20
Summary:

William Courtenay plays both on the stage and the screen. He is to be seen tonight at the Victoria Theatre in Pathe Gold Rooster play 'The Recoil,' supported by Lillian Greuze. Film plot included. He acted in 'Kick In.' and made his first stage appearance at 15 years old and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-17
Summary:

Scarlet Pimpernel,' from Baroness Orczy's novel, was shown on the screen at the World Theatre. Dustin Farnum and Winifred Kingston take the main roles in the film. Film synopsis included. Pathe News and two good comedies are also in the programme.