A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Cinemagraphs
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-11-02
Summary:

The new 'Victoria Cinematograph' in Des Voeux Road is drawing crowded houses. Patrons appreciated the arrangement and no doubt they will attract a large house on the new set of pictures showing tonight; The Cinematograph Pathe established at Weismann's Room always has a fine…

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Headline: Cinemagraphs
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-11-04
Summary:

The Cinematograph Pathe at Weismann's Rooms drew a good house on Saturday with its new set of pictures; The Victoria Cinematograph, which is established in a new saloon in Des Voeux Road, was well patronised on Saturday night when new pictures were exhibited. It will be opened nightly, two…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-11-04
Summary:

The new Victoria Cinematograph is already well established and popular. The films are excellent and varied, and are thoroughly enjoyed. In many ways the management has done their best to deserve patronage, and the practical absence of 'flicker' is a proof that the machine and its…

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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: 1918-01-03 - 1918-01-04
Summary:

Tonight, showing: 11th and 12th episodes of 'The Secret of the Submarine' and comics. Tomorrow, special matinee at 5 p.m., repeating for the last time, 'Marcela' in 9 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-05 - 1918-01-08
Summary:

Commencing Saturday, 5th January, showing: the final in 3 episodes, 'The Secret of the Submarine' and comics. Tuesday, 8th January, screening: a beautiful Italian drama, 'Gorgona' in 6 parts. January 8 Remarks: On page 11, ad. on 'Gorgona' only.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-13 - 1920-10-15
Summary:

Tonight, Walt Whitman in 'The Tar Heel Warrior.' The story of a Southern Colonel who yielded to dishonor for the first time in his life. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Secret of the Submarine' episodes 4, 5, and 6.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-13 - 1920-10-15
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Walt Whitman in 'The Tar Heel Warrior.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Secret of the Submarine' episodes 4, 5 and 6.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-13 - 1920-10-15
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Walt Whitman in 'The Tar Heel Warrior.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Secret of the Submarine' episodes 4, 5 and 6.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-16 - 1920-10-19
Summary:

Select Pictures, Clara Kimball Young and her own company presents 'The Claw.' October 16, 18 and 19 remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'The Secret of the Submarine' episodes 7, 8, and 9.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-20 - 1920-10-22
Summary:

Paramount presents Lina Cavalieri in 'The Eternal Temptress.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Secret of the Submarine' episodes 10, 11, and 12.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-20 - 1920-10-22
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Lina Cavalieri in 'The Eternal Temptress.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Secret of the Submarine' episodes 10, 11 and 12.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-20 - 1920-10-22
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Lina Cavalieri in 'The Eternal Temptress.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Secret of the Submarine' episodes 10, 11 and 12.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-23 - 1920-10-26
Summary:

Geraldine Farrar in 'The Devil Stone' and latest interesting comedies. October 23 remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'The Secret of the Submarine' episodes 13, 14, and 15 (final).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-10-23
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is showing a splendid play entitled 'The Devil Stone' featuring Geraldine Farrar with a strong supporting cast. At tomorrow's matinee a Triangle film 'Plain Jane' is to be screened and at 7.15 there will be further episodes of the serial 'The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-18
Summary:

A Paramount picture film, in five parts entitled 'The Clever Mrs. Carfax,' featuring Julian Eltinage, is being screened at the Hongkong Theatre. Meanwhile, a comic film, 'A Brass Monkey,' will be released. The subsequent episodes of the serial picture 'The Iron Test…