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: 1917-01-06
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre the opening chapters of the serial film 'The Iron Claw,' featuring Pearl White, Creighton Hale and Sheldon Lewis, were shown. The play includes popular artistes. In addition to the big picture, the management has provided quite a good programme of humorous…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-08
Summary:

The Iron Claw' is not shown at any other local picture houses other than Victoria Theatre, The drama is one of the best full of sensational incidents and attracted a large audience.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-30
Summary:

The attractive Senat [sic] film, the 'Iron Claw,' makes the theatre small for so many people, hence the Manager suggested two matinees every Saturday to accommodate the patrons. The repetition of this film gives ample time to follow each episode regularly. Mr Blake is untiring in his…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-22
Summary:

Iron Claw' had to be interrupted owing to unavoidable delay. 'Greed' is still proceeding. New War pictures together with some good comics made a good programme. 'Via Wireless' will be screened from Friday, adapted from the play by Winchell Smith and Paul Armstrong,…

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Headline: The 'Iron Claw'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-06
Summary:

The continuation of the story of the 'Iron Claw' will appear in the column of the South China Morning Post. Episodes 13 and 14 will be printed while episodes 15 and 16 will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-12
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is screening pictures 'Iron Claw' and 'Zudora' and the performance of celebrated violinist Cor de Bly is splendid.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-23
Summary:

On Monday at the matinee several pictures including a five part film 'The Woman,' comedy 'The Golden Chance' with Cleo Ridgely and Wallace Res [sic] and a drama 'Rufus Wallingford' that deals with modern life and 'Are you a Mason?' will be shown. Those who…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-28
Summary:

The 19th and 20th episodes of the 'Iron Claw' will be screened tonight when Laughing Mask will make himself known to the public. This is one of the most thrilling films ever produced.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-09
Summary:

Victoria Theatre is going to show 'The Shielding Shadow' tomorrow. This Pathe serial continues the success of 'Elaine' to 'Red Circle,' 'The Perils of Pauline,' and 'The Iron Claw.' The film is played by Grace Darmond, Ralph Kellard and Leon Bary…

10
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: 1917-11-06
Summary:

The Light That Failed' is the first Rudyard Kipling work to be produced as a motion picture played by a well-known cast. Directed by Edward Jose, and played by Robert Edeson, Claude Fleming, Jose Collins and Lillian Tucker. Film synopsis included.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-04
Summary:

A new serial film 'The Mystery of the Double Cross' will be commenced at the Victoria Theatre on Friday next. 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Miss Pearl White and 'Kick in, Kick in' are hoped to be secured next.

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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: 1918-11-15
Summary:

Pathe's new serial picture 'The House of Hate' is popular than the last few continued stories of 'The Exploits of Elaine,' 'The Iron Claw,' 'The Red Circle,' 'The Mystery of the Double Cross,' 'The Fatal Ring' and 'The Seven…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-31
Summary:

Those who enjoyed Mr Frank Keenan in the two Pathe offerings, 'More Trouble' and 'Loaded Dice' have a treat and a big surprise in store for them, as 'The Bells' will be shown at the Victoria Theatre. It was first shown in Rialto Theatre, New York. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-02
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre management is fortunate in having secured Sir Henry Irving's 'The Bells' which has been rendered into a masterpiece of cinematograph with Frank Keenan.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-03
Summary:

Henry Irving's 'The Bells' is screening at the Victoria Theatre, featuring Frank Keenan. Film synopsis included. 'The Spender' will also be shown at the matinee this evening. 'The Great Boer War' will be screened at Thursday's matinee.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-25
Summary:

The Midnight Stage' will be shown at the Victoria. It is a five reel Frank Keenan photoplay, the successful star in 'The Bells,' adapted and modernized for the screen from Sir Henry Irving's 'The Lyons Mail.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-27
Summary:

There is something magnetic about the name of Mr. Frank Keenan in his relation to moving pictures. He has made a speciality of the late Sir Irving's masterpieces, 'The Bells.' This time, he featured in 'The Midnight Stage,' which is certain to draw good houses.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-20
Summary:

Every woman, will find herself gripped in the spell of 'The Silver Girl,' starring Frank Keenan, the star in 'The Bells' and Henry Irving's 'The Midnight Stage,' which will be shown at the Victoria Theatre. This Pathe Extra Selected Star Photoplay is an…