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: 1915-04-12
Summary:

What Happened to Mary' was screened for the first time in Hong Kong at the Victoria last week. The first series will be repeated at the matinee on Wednesday and the second series will be repeated on Saturday. 'Sherlock Holmes' and the series 'The Ocean Battlefield' will…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-17
Summary:

The war pictures screened at the Victoria last night were interesting. There was a funny Vitagraph picture, but the most popular item was the Max Linder film. The features of next week's show will be a series of Sherlock Holmes pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-20 - 1915-04-23
Summary:

On Apr 20, a film which sets you wondering, the great sensational drama, 'Mortas the Death Sower' in 2 parts - 3,000 feet long, it is adapted from Professor Delapierre's scientific masterpiece; Detective Vilon Triumphs; Pathe's Gazettes, the best way to learn what is really…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-24 - 1915-04-24
Summary:

On Apr 24, the thrilling drama 'The Poisoned Tree' in 2 parts - 3,000 feet long; Pathe's Gazette latest news; new comic, historical & interesting pictures; Gaumont Graphic latest; still keep an eye on Sherlock Holmes.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-28
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is now exhibiting a very powerful film 'For the Sake of the Throne.' The series of popular 'Sherlock Holmes' stories begins at the Victoria on Friday the 30th inst.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-31
Summary:

The new programme at the Victoria Theatre is the most excellent one. It contains two complete episodes from Sir A. Conan Doyle's 'Sherlock Holmes,' two sets of very fine war pictures, various comics, and probably one of the best life pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-10
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre has been giving a splendid programme over the weekend, including war pictures, a Sherlock Holmes episode and a magnificently produced Pathe drama 'A Queen's Love.' tonight's programme includes a new Wiffles picture and the 'Everyone His Own Destiny…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-19 - 1915-08-21
Summary:

Variety is interesting, you will see it on Friday when Pathe's great comedy will be produced in 'Send Me Your Wife' [sic] in 2 parts; 'Sherlock Holmes' in 4 parts; Pathe's Gazette; Keystone Comics; there is no understanding what the Victoria is doing: 'Why!…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-23
Summary:

The leading feature at the Victoria Theatre is an adaptation of a well-known French comedy under the title of 'Lend Me Your Wife.' The war pictures are again most interesting and there are two more Sherlock Holmes episodes.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-28
Summary:

People who want a good laugh should pay a visit to the Victoria Theatre while 'Wiffles' Mascot Umbrella' is being shown. The new Victoria programme has also two splendid sets of war pictures, another set of Sherlock Holmes pictures and some excellent minor comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-06 - 1915-09-08
Summary:

Another amazing programme, 'Hullo is that you bill?' 'Yes,' don't forget we must go to the Vic. and see 'Sherlock Holmes' and 'Wiffles' on Tuesday; 'what's coming off on Friday the 10th?' 'Why, the great Panama International…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-09 - 1917-01-10
Summary:

On Jan 8, the magnificent photoplay serial in 20 episodes: 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Greed'; 'The Boob's Racing Career'; 'Winter Sports; Sleighing, Etc.'; Pathe's British Gazette; on Jan 12, 3rd and 4th episodes of 'Iron Claw.'

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-09
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre, during the past few nights, the main attraction has been the opening instalments of the new serial: 'The Iron Claw,' a piece which furnishes thrills and sensations without stint. The new war pictures and Pathe Gazette are quite up to their usual good standard,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-15 - 1917-01-17
Summary:

On Jan 16, 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Greed,' all should see this beautiful photoplay; interesting: Pathe's British Gazette, 'Making a Great Newspapar'; comic: 'Mother in Law's Return,' 'Home Breaking Hound' (Keystone), and 'Mary Jane Does…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-16
Summary:

Very crowded houses have again ruled at the Victoria during the past few nights, and 'The Iron Claw' serial bids fair to be fully as popular as its predecessors of the same class. The Victoria has also been offering a new Pathe Gazette, which contains some very striking features; as…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-22 - 1917-01-24
Summary:

On Jan 23, 5th and 6th episodes of 'The Greed,' a magnificent photoplay; Pathe's Gazette; comic and interesting films.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-25
Summary:

The current programme at the Victoria contains abundance of interesting matter. There are two fresh episodes of the serial 'Greed,' a Pathe Gazette, a splendid Max Linder picture and a variety of comics. Tomorrow, night there will be a change of programme.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-29 - 1917-01-30
Summary:

On Jan 29, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Greed'; 'The Great War'; Pathe's British Gazette; 'Customs of the Anamese'; comics: 'The Bear Skin [sic]'; 'A Vague Suspicion'; on Feb 1, the magnificent drama 'The Daughter of the People' in…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-31 - 1917-02-01
Summary:

On Jan 29, 7th and 8th episodes of 'Greed'; 'The Great War'; Pathe's British Gazette; 'Customs of the Anamese'; comics: 'The Bearskin' and 'A Vague Suspicion'; on Feb 1, the magnificent drama 'The Daughter of the People' in 5 parts…