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: 1914-01-01
Summary:

A cricket match will be played on Hong Kong Cricket Club and the Theatre Royal will be closed. 'Manon Lescaut' is shown at the Victoria. Pathe Gazette and 'That Scamp Ferdinand' will be in the Bijou's New Year offerings.

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-29
Summary:

The Beggar Prince' and 'Max Linder as a Toreador' were the principal films shown at the Victoria Theatre. Another feature is the Pathe's Gazette of recent events. Performance by Miss May Yohe.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-06
Summary:

The Carsons presenting 'Pastimes on the Prairies,' commenced an engagement at the Victoria Theatre. Pathe's Gazette and other films completed an excellent programme.

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-27
Summary:

The principal film shown at the Victoria Theatre tonight is dramatic. 'For the Sake of a Throne,' Keystone comics and Pathe's Gazette fill up an attractive programme.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-06 - 1915-08-06
Summary:

Films screenings including 'A Queen's Love' (3 parts) and 'Sherlock Holmes in The Musgrave Ritual'; Screening of Pathe's Gazette and Keystone Comics

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-07 - 1915-08-09
Summary:

Films screenings including 'A Queen's Love' (3 parts) and 'Sherlock Holmes in The Musgrave Ritual'; Screening of Pathe's Gazette and Keystone Comics

7
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.

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-24
Summary:

His Excellency the Governor and a party of ten attended the Victoria Theatre. Performance by the Humphrey Bishop Company, Miss Nora Noon and Mr. Stanley Vilven. 'The Beloved Vagabond' and two of Pathe's Gazettes on the screen were thoroughly enjoyed.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-08 - 1917-01-08
Summary:

Grand Band and Comedy Night; Coming film: 'The Greed' and 'The Iron Claw'

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-09 - 1917-01-11
Summary:

Screening of 'The Greed'; Coming film: 'Iron Claw'

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-16 - 1917-01-16
Summary:

Screening of 'The Greed' (3rd and 4th episodes); Interesting: 'Pathe's British Gazette' and 'Making A Great Newspaper'; Comics: 'Mother-In-Laws Return', 'Home Breaking Hound' (Keystone) and 'Mary Jane Does The Grand'

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-17 - 1917-01-18
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Greed' (3rd and 4th episodes); Interesting: 'Pathe's British Gazette' and 'Making A Great Newspaper'; Comics: 'Mother-In-Laws Return', 'Home Breaking Hound' (Keystone) and 'Mary Jane Does The Grand'

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-22 - 1917-01-22
Summary:

Grand Band and Comedy Night; Screening of Pathe's 'Iron Claw' (5th & 6th episodes); Keystone and other Comics; Coming film: 'The Greed'

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-23 - 1917-01-23
Summary:

Screening of 'The Greed' (5th and 6th episodes), Pathe's Gazette, Comic and other interesting films

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-25 - 1917-01-25
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Greed' (5th and 6th episodes), Pathe's Gazette, Comic and other interesting films

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-29 - 1917-01-29
Summary:

Grand Band and Comedy Night; Screening of 'Iron Claw' (7th & 8th episodes); Coming film: 'The Greed'

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-30 - 1917-01-30
Summary:

Screeening of 'The Greed' (7th & 8th episodes); 'The Great War', 'Pathe's British Gazette', 'Customs of the Anamese; Comics: 'The Bear Skin' and 'A Vague Suspicion'; Coming film: 'The Daughter of the People' and 'Iron…

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-31 - 1917-01-31
Summary:

Tonight: Screeening of 'The Greed' (7th & 8th episodes); 'The Great War', 'Pathe's British Gazette', 'Customs of the Anamese; Comics: 'The Bear Skin' and 'A Vague Suspicion'; Coming film: 'The Daughter of the People' and…

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-06 - 1917-02-06
Summary:

Screening of 'Greed' (9th & 10th episodes), Pathe's British Gazette and Various Comics; Coming film: 'Business As Usual'

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-07 - 1917-02-07
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Greed' (9th & 10th episodes), Pathe's British Gazette and Various Comics; Coming film: 'Business As Usual'