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.

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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: 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.

6
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.

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-29
Summary:

The first two episodes of an exciting detective film 'Zudora' are being screened. The programmed issued, which includes humorous pictures and Pathe 'Gazette' is an excellent one.

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-23
Summary:

Two further episodes of 'Who's Guilty?' are the main feature provided a the Victoria Theatre. Interesting Pathe's Gazette and other pictures are also included.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-07
Summary:

Previous to Mr. Joseph Blascheck's appearance on the stage an excellent programme of pictures 'Who's Guilty' and Pathe's Gazette was provided. Pathe's Gazette, a film featuring incidents in the Great War, and a comic sketch picture by an American cartoonist…

10
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…

11
Headline: The Cinema
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-11
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – With a reference to a letter criticising Messrs. Pathe Freres' serial picture 'The Shielding Shadow' showing at the Victoria, it is believed that the correspondent may not be aware that the film has passed the British Board of Censors.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-18
Summary:

Tonight at the Victoria Theatre will be shown the third and fourth episodes of a serial film 'The Shielding Shadow.'

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-21
Summary:

The Shielding Shadow' is at present the leading film at the Victoria Theatre. A series of a parody on the cinema gazettes was the most laughable and enjoyable of the items, 'Boob Weekly.'

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-27
Summary:

An interesting programme has been arranged at the Victoria Theatre for this week. Commencing on Tuesday a fine five reel film 'At Bay' with Florence Reed and Frank Sheridan will be screened. The 7th and 8th episodes of 'Shielding Shadow' will be shown.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-12
Summary:

A good programme was provided at the Victoria Theatre on Monday. 'The Shielding Shadow' was entertaining. Good class comics and artistic pictures were provided.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-22
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre the last two episodes of the serial film 'The Shielding Shadow' will be shown tonight. The Annals of the War series is proceeding regularly and are very interesting. A great number of people are following them throughout with keen interest.

17
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.

18
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.

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-04
Summary:

There was a very good house last night at the Victoria Theatre, when 'The Doctor and the Woman' was screened. Film synopsis included. The programme also included Pathe's Gazette and comic.

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-08
Summary:

A capital programme is being provided now by the management of the Victoria Theatre, where the Dorros are appearing in delightfully new songs and dances. A cinema show entitled 'Loaded Dice' is also shown. Film plot included. Another picture is 'Toto, the Mobileman' and Pathe…