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: 1913-08-23 - 1913-08-25
Summary:

Change of programme for 23rd, 24th and 25th Aug, the following magnificent pictures will be screened: the dramatic film 'The Power of Love' (in three parts), the comic pictures, 'To Save Her Mistress,' 'A School Romance,' 'Hello Central,' 'Wiffles…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-09 - 1914-01-13
Summary:

Change of programme including the magnificent drama picture 'The King of the Forest' in two parts; watch for the great detective picture 'Fantomas' (the belthan mystery in four parts), 'Under the Shadow of the Guillotine,' will be screened sometime next week.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-14 - 1914-01-14
Summary:

Change of programme including the magnificent pictures 'Man & Stones' in two parts, and 'Out of the Past' in two parts; on Jan 16, the great detective film 'Fantomas' in four parts; The Two Colliers (the popular artists) will appear for a short season.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-15 - 1914-01-19
Summary:

Change of programme including 'Fantomas'; 'Under the Shadow of the Guillotine' in four parts; performance by the Two Colliers.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-02-04 - 1914-02-05
Summary:

Change of pictures on Feb 6, 'Fantomas' will be screened second of the series of the greatest detective dramas ever produced; 'Quo Vadis,' story of the divine tragedy of the Christian Martyrs will be exhibited on Feb 9; performance by the Two Colliers.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-02-06 - 1914-02-07
Summary:

Fantomas' in four parts; performance by the Two Colliers; 'Quo Vadis' will be exhibited for one week only.

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-09 - 1914-06-11
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, change of programme headed by the great detective film 'Fatomas' [sic] in 5,000 feet, the tragedy at the masked ball, this is the fourth of the series, complication arise through the suggestion of Fantomas that Juve is Fantomas.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-01 - 1915-02-01
Summary:

On Feb 2, the powerful drama, The Mills of the Gods in 3 parts - 4,000 feet long; look out for the Wireless from the War & War Pictures; the great detective picture 'Fantomas' in 3 parts.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-01-14 - 1918-01-15
Summary:

On Jan 15, the great Metro serial, 1st and 2nd episodes of the 'Great Secret'; Pathe's Gazettes and comics; 'Watch for the Seven Pearls,' featuring Mollie King, Creighton Hale and Leon Bary; seats reservation details included.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-01-21 - 1918-01-22
Summary:

On Jan 22, 3rd and 4th episodes of 'The Great Secret,' 'From Sunshine to Shadow' [sic] and 'The Hidden Hand'; Pathe's British Gazettes; comics; on Jan 24 and 25, the final episode of the 'Mystery of the Double Cross.'

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-02-05 - 1918-02-06
Summary:

9.15 pm performance from Feb 6-7, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Great Secret,' 'The Yellow Claw' & 'A Clew from the Klondike'; Pathe's American Gazette and various comics; look out for the opening date of 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-02-18 - 1918-02-20
Summary:

From Feb 19-21, do not miss the continuation of 'The Great Secret' (9th and 10th episodes), 'Cupid's Puzzle' and 'The Woman and the Game'; Pathe's Gazette (as lively and interesting as ever) and various comics; watch for the opening date of the romantic…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-02-25 - 1918-02-27
Summary:

From Feb 26-28, tonight at 9.15 pm, 11th and 12th episodes of 'The Great Secret,' entitled 'A Shot in the Dark' and 'Caught in the Web'; Pathe's American Gazette and various comics; watch for the opening date of 'The Fatal Ring' with 'Pearl White…

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-03-05 - 1918-03-06
Summary:

From Mar 5-7, tonight, the continuation of 13th and 14th episodes of 'The Great Secret,' entitled 'The Struggle' and 'The Escape'; Pathe's Gazette and a screaming comedy; watch for the opening date of 'The Fatal Ring' with 'Pearl White.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-03-11 - 1918-03-13
Summary:

From Mar 12-14, tonight at 9.15 pm, the continuation of 15th and 16th episodes of 'The Great Secret,' entitled 'The Test of Death' and 'The Crafty Hand'; Pathe's Gazette and screaming comedies; on Mar 15, 'The Fatal King' with Pearl White.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-04-01 - 1918-04-03
Summary:

From Apr 2-4, the final chapter of 'The Great Secret,' 17th and 18th episodes; American Gazette and different comedies.

17
Headline: Notice
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-17 - 1918-06-19
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre begs to announce several important changes in their weekly time table: 1. the weekly 5-part film will be shown o Tue and Wed for 2 nights only; 2. the 'Seven Pearls' will be shown on Thu and Fri and Sat; the great new serial attraction 'Judex…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-22 - 1918-06-22
Summary:

From June 23-24, 2 splendid attractions, Gaumont's great serial 'Judex?', a drama of love, mystery and romance in 12 episodes, a powerful story, perfect filming and acting, a mystery to solve; Empire Day in Shanghai.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-24 - 1918-06-29
Summary:

Week ending July 1: on Mon, 'Judex?' & Empire Day in Shanghai; on Tue & Wed, Gladys Hulette in 'The Last of the Carnabys'; on Thu, Fri & Sat, 'The Seven Peals' episodes 5 & 6; on Sun & Mon, 'Judex?' episodes 2 & 3.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-26 - 1918-06-27
Summary:

In response to many requests a special matinee showing the prologue and first episode of 'Judex?' will be given on Thu evening at 5.15 pm; price details included.