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: 1918-09-09
Summary:

Perhaps this was the schooling I received in old Daly's Theatre,' said Sheldon Lewis, who is a featured member of the cast in 'The Hidden Hand,' the Pathe serial which will be shown at the Victoria Theatre on Thursday, in which Miss Doris Kenyon is being starred. The old Daly…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-09
Summary:

Rasputin was responsible for a combat between two producers and playing an important role in the latest Pathe serial 'The Hidden Hand' showing at the Victoria Theatre. One of the producers accused the other of taking advantage of his original idea. The serial has four stars, including…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-14
Summary:

The programme provided by the management of the Victoria Theatre on Thursday and last night, and which is gaining to be presented tonight, is one that should prove a draw to a considerable number of people. Ever since the last stirring serial film shown at the Victoria ended, Hong Kong has been…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-03
Summary:

In addition to two exciting episodes of 'The Hidden Hand,' a two act comedy 'The Recalcitrant Bride' (La Mariee Recalcitrante) will be shown at the Victoria Theatre. The film version as presented by Pathe Freres.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-10-11
Summary:

There is no doubt that there will be large audiences at the Victoria Theatre tonight and tomorrow to see another two episodes of the 'Hidden Hand.' In addition to this, the programme contains a British and American Gazette and a screaming comedy 'Luke and the Mermaids.' The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-10-12
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre announces the special engagement of M. Therese and Misses Senour and Gordon, who are to appear tomorrow night in characteristic and modern dances, mimicry and magic. The great photo-play 'M'Liss' will also be shown. Last night's display of films at the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-10-18
Summary:

There was a large audience at the Victoria Theatre last night to see the 11th and 12th episodes of the 'Hidden Hand,' that sensational serial film which has received such a good reception in Hong Kong. In addition to this, the management has added to the programme a British Gazette and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-10-31
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre popular entertainment hall has a most attractive programme for tonight, tomorrow, and Saturday. Those who have been following the 'The Hidden Hand' will now be able to see the final episodes. Then there is a two-part comedy picture, 'Max in a Taxi,' while…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-11-01
Summary:

Last night, at the Victoria Theatre, the last episode of 'The Hidden Hand' was screened. A film which is attractive because of its beautiful Egyptian setting is 'Cupid v. Woman's Rights.' Besides the British and American Gazettes, the programme includes 'Max in a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-24
Summary:

The Voice of Destiny,' will be shown at the Victoria Theatre tonight. Baby Osborne and a dictaphone solve the mystery. It will be played for three days.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-24
Summary:

Little Mary Sunshine' can weep with bitter tears. Admirers of Baby Marie Osborne, the Pathe screen star, will be pleasantly surprised by the strong emotional role in which this little girl appears in her new play, 'The Voice of Destiny,' which will be shown in Victoria Theatre for…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-25
Summary:

The 'Prize Packets,' who make their re-appearance at the Victoria Theatre tonight, have a very attractive programme of brand new songs, dances, duets and so on. They have just returned from Shanghai after a very successful season and there is no doubt that they will experience the same…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-25
Summary:

Tonight at the Victoria Theatre a double bill is announced – the re-appearance of 'The Prize Packets' in a bright and entirely new programme of songs and dances, and 'The Voice of Destiny' a beautiful photoplay starring Baby Marie Osborne.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-25
Summary:

Prize Packets' was back to the Victoria Theatre for a few nights. While the programme which included the picture 'The Voice of Destiny' starring Baby Marie Osborne will continue.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-26
Summary:

The first half of last night's show was the five-part Baby Osborne picture the 'Voice of Destiny.' The second half was vaudeville, contributed by the 'Prize Packets.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-27
Summary:

The Peace Celebration Committee which promised an entertainment to the school children in the Colony, kept its word yesterday by providing the pupils of the Belilios Girls' School entertainment in Victoria Theatre from 1 to 4 p.m. 'Voice of Destiny' with Baby Osborne and war…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-17
Summary:

Scarlet Pimpernel,' from Baroness Orczy's novel, was shown on the screen at the World Theatre. Dustin Farnum and Winifred Kingston take the main roles in the film. Film synopsis included. Pathe News and two good comedies are also in the programme.