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: 1917-05-24 - 1917-05-26
Summary:

On May 25, 1st and 2nd series of 'Who's Guilty,' Puppets of Fate and A Tight Rein; Pathe's British & American Gazettes; comics: 'The Cash Girl's Lovers' and 'Lonesome Luke'; Cartoons in the Country; on May 29, the great inspiring romance 'The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-28 - 1917-06-30
Summary:

On June 29, Pathe colour feature: 'Hands from the Shadow' in 3 parts; 11th series of 'Who's Guilty' (The Lost Paradise); Pathe's American Gazette; The Great War; 'Lonesome Luke' (comedy); Keystone comedy.

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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.'

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-06 - 1918-06-06
Summary:

Tonight, all comedy night, Bell's vaudeville; Max Linder, Wiffles, Lonesome Luke.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-16 - 1918-07-17
Summary:

July 16-17. Great Gold Rooster 5-part drama 'The Spender.' Annals of the War No. 27. American Gazette No. 64. Harold Lloyd's comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-16
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow night, the Victoria Theatre has a special programme which should make a big appeal to its patrons. The star feature is the great 'Gold Rooster' five-part drama, 'The Spender,' which is one of the most powerfully-acted films ever screened in the Colony.…

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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…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-12 - 1918-09-14
Summary:

September 12-15. Performance. 'The Hidden Hand' episode one and two. Harold Lloyd in 'Love, Laughs and Lather.' British Gazette No.462.

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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…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-19 - 1918-09-21
Summary:

September 19-22. 'The Hidden Land' episode 3 'The Isle of Dread,' episode 4 'The False Locket.' 'Move on,' Harold Lloyd comedy. British Gazette No.465-466.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-25 - 1918-09-28
Summary:

September 26-29. Performance. 'The Hidden Hand' episode 6 and 7. 'Boarder Busters,' Rolin Comedy. British Gazette No. 467.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-10-02 - 1918-10-05
Summary:

October 4-5. Performance. 'The Hidden Hand' episodes 7 and 8. Wiffles in a great two-part comedy 'The Recalcitrant Bride.' British Gazette No.468.

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

October 10-12. Performance. 'The Hidden Hand' episodes 9 and 10. British and American Gazettes. 'Luke and the Mermaids.' Sunday, 'M' Liss.'

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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…

15
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: 1918-10-17 - 1918-10-18
Summary:

October 17-19. Performance. 'The Hidden Hand' episodes 11 and 12. British Gazette No.470, American Gazette No.90 and 'Issy's Rival.'

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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: 1918-10-24 - 1918-10-26
Summary:

October 25-27. Performance. 'The Hidden Hand' episodes 13 and 14. Harold Lloyd in 'Here Comes a Girls.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-10-31 - 1918-11-02
Summary:

October 31 - November 2. Performance. The final episode of 'The Hidden Hand.' The great new 2-part comedy 'Max in a Taxi.' Booking at Anderson's. November 2 remarks: 'Les Aldo-pini' with complete change of programme.

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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…