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: 1915-08-10
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: 1917-07-12
Summary:

Patrons of the Victoria Theatre have some good things in store for them, for on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings next, an official war picture 'The Battle of the Ancre and the Advance of the Tanks' will be screened. In addition to this, a very fine film 'A Message from Mars…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-13
Summary:

The film displaying 'The Battle of the Ancre' will be screened at the Victoria Theatre for three performances, on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. The booking plan is now open at Messrs. Moutrie and Co. It may be of interest to state that the scenes depicted were taken on an actual…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-14
Summary:

'Battle of the Ancre and Advance of the Tanks' will be screened at the Victoria Theatre. The scenes depicted were taken on the actual battlefield. His Excellency the Governor has notified his intention of being present at the performance on Monday. Bookings at the Messr.s Moutrie…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-16
Summary:

The exciting film depicting 'Battle of the Ancre and the Tanks' [sic] are being shown tonight. They will also be shown on Tuesday and Wednesday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-17
Summary:

There was a large audience at the Victoria Theatre last night, when 'The Battle of the Ancre' was screened, and it is hardly necessary to say that it quite came up to expectations, depicting, as it did. The film, from the point of view of a true record of what is going on in France,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-17
Summary:

The film depicting 'The Battle of the Ancre' was shown in 5 parts at the Victoria Theatre. This film is like the Somme film. One of the most striking portions of the films is the night photography and the films will be shown again tonight and Thursday night. The films giving '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-18
Summary:

The pictures describing 'The Battle of the Ancre and the Advance of the Tanks' were again shown at the Victoria theatre last night before a large audience. Tomorrow evening, the war pictures will again be shown. Screen introduction included.

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Headline: The Ancre Films
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-18
Summary:

The picture of 'The Battle of the Ancre' attracted large attendance at the Victoria Theatre. Realistic scenes were shown and it is a disappointment of not seeing tanks among Germans.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-25
Summary:

A statement about the winter season of Victoria Theatre has been made by Mr. J. J. Blake, the manager. Concerning serial pictures were so much appreciated by cinema-goers, Mr. Blake has arranged to screen first 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jackie Saunders in the leading role. Other serials…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-26
Summary:

Mr J. J. Blake, the manager of that Victoria Theatre, informs us that great care has been taken in the choice of productions for the winter season. Great variety of films were obtained, including 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jack Saunders, 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-04
Summary:

A new serial film 'The Mystery of the Double Cross' will be commenced at the Victoria Theatre on Friday next. 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Miss Pearl White and 'Kick in, Kick in' are hoped to be secured next.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-18
Summary:

The Tramp' featuring Henry Krauss will be screened tonight at the Victoria Theatre. Pathe's British and American Gazettes are really good this week and comic pictures are worth seeing. A well-known cinema serial 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White is expected shortly from…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-15
Summary:

The long expected serial film 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White will be screened with war pictures at the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-22
Summary:

Victims of Fate' will be screened for the last time. The 3rd and 4th episodes of the serial film 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl While will be produced. The new American Gazette is full of interest.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-03
Summary:

Pearl White played her part well in the 'Fatal Ring' while another feature 'The Annals of the War' is also supplied by Pathe Freres.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-15
Summary:

Precautions have been taken by the management of the Victoria Theatre. The absence of the military is due to the arrangement for providing cinema performances only for them. The films including 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White, Sydney Chaplin's comics, and 'The…

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Headline: The Cinemas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-15
Summary:

Seats were fully occupied at Victoria and Hongkong Theatre. In the twentieth century the role of a hero is played by a female rather than male and Pearl White fulfils every requirement in the 'Fatal Ring.' Film synopsis included. Many interesting films will be shown in the programme…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-04
Summary:

The striking picture showing the movement of the horse is a Pathe Freres colour production 'The Horse.' The 15th and 16th episodes of the 'Fatal Ring' become increasingly interesting. And also Captain Bruce Bairnsfather's Cartoon with American and British Gazettes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-11
Summary:

The 17th and 18th episodes of 'The Fatal Ring' were issued. New comics and comedies will be screened at intervals.