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: 1915-04-15 - 1915-04-19
Summary:

On Apr 16, a magnificent programme, a great comic 'Max Linders Elopement' [sic] in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet; 'Beel's Startagem [sic]'; Pathe's British Gazettes; Gaumont Graphics & various other interesting films; On Say at 5, 2nd series of 'What Happened…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-26 - 1915-06-26
Summary:

On June 25, the topic on every tongue, the topic in every household is 'The Perils of Pauline' in 4 reels, 11th & 12th episodes, see Pauline with the lions; Pathe's latest British Gazette; Keystone comics; On June 26, 4 round spar, Faddy Finn v. Witty Crockett in full boxing…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-01 - 1915-07-03
Summary:

On July 2, the great feature film which has caused such a sensation, 13th & 14th episodes of 'Perils of Pauline'; Pathe's British Gazette, showing the mobilising of women, trench cookery, Russian artillery in action, and full of interesting events; also Pathe's comics,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-09 - 1915-07-10
Summary:

On July 9, the most marvellous programme ever presented, the great sensational feature film which has caused such a commotion in the colony, 15th & 16th episodes of the 'Perils of Pauline,' see the great duel, Pauline being rescued; Pathe's British Gazettes, showing latest…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-15 - 1915-07-19
Summary:

On July 16, 17th & 18th episodes of the 'Perils of Pauline,' see the thrilling and startling experiences of Pauline being shot through the torpedo tube of a submarine; Pathe's British Gazettes; Keystone comedies; shortly to be shown 'Sherlock Holmes' and '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-22
Summary:

The Tragedy of the Four Devils' is the chief feature of the programme at the Victoria Theatre. The Keystone comic films are highly appreciated. 'Othello,' 'Sherlock Holmes,' 'Lucille's Love,' are to be shown shortly.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-23
Summary:

A grand benefit performance will be held at the Victoria Theatre on behalf of the poor sufferers of Canton, with the last series of 'Perils of Pauline' and also the latest war pictures. The next thrilling pictures to be staged will be 'Lucille Love,' 'Queen's Lover…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-31
Summary:

Sherlock Holmes' was staged last night for the first time in Hong Kong at the Victoria Theatre. 'Lucille Love' will be introduced.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-16 - 1915-08-17
Summary:

On Aug 17, an all comedy programme, 'Little Miss Hard to Please' in 3 parts, 3,000 ft. long; 'A Night Out' n 2 parts, one of Pathe's latest; Pathe's British Gazette, 'The Great Naval Battle of the Falkland Islands.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-31 - 1915-09-01
Summary:

On Aug 21, the greatest drama ever produced, 'Eve' in 6 reels, 3,000 ft. long; Pathe's Gazette and interesting historical and comic pictures; 'Lucille Love' will appear shortly in 15 episodes.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-13 - 1915-09-15
Summary:

On Sept 14, the management has much pleasure in presenting Pathe's great picture 'Tinsel & Tragedy' in 3 parts, 3,400 ft. long. Mlle. Robinne & Mr. Alexander from Comedie Francaise; also 'Wiffles & The Unwritten Law'; on Friday, 'Lucille Love,' the…

12
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-15 - 1915-09-16
Summary:

15th, 16th & 17th Sept, 'Lucille Love' (the girl of mystery) 1st series in 2 parts; 'The Nation's Peril,' sensational drama in 2 parts; 'Lucille Love' in 15 series, 30 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-15
Summary:

The first two episodes of the famous 'Lucille Love' film series will be screened at the Victoria theatre tonight instead of Friday.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-15
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre is presented 'Lucille Love,' a new series of the magnificent sister-film to 'The Perils of Pauline.' New comic pictures and a drama will be exhibited as well.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-16 - 1915-09-18
Summary:

On Sept 15, startling thrilling and exciting 3rd and 4th series of 'Lucille Love'; Pathe's British Gazette; Keystone Comics; 'That Cousin of Yours,' comedy in 2 parts; not to disappoint our many patrons 1st and 2nd series of 'Lucille Love.'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-16
Summary:

The first two sections of the popular film 'Lucille Love' are being shown at the Bijou Theatre.

17
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-17 - 1915-09-21
Summary:

On Sept 17, the great feature film 'Lucille Love,' 1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4rd series in 8 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-17 - 1915-09-17
Summary:

Films screening including 'Lucille Love' (3rd & 4th series) and 'That Cousin of Yours' (2 parts); Screening of Pathe's Gazette and Keystone comics

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-17
Summary:

There will be a change of programme at the Bijou Theatre tonight instead of tomorrow night. The 1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th series of the great film 'Lucille Love' will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-18 - 1915-09-20
Summary:

Films screening including 'Lucille Love' (3rd & 4th series) and 'That Cousin of Yours' (2 parts); Screening of Pathe's Gazette and Keystone comics