A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-28
Summary:

The new serial film 'Who's Guilty' is being shown at the Victoria Theatre. During the weekend the first and second episodes have been screened and have proved very popular. The programme also includes some interesting Gazettes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-18 - 1917-08-18
Summary:

Screening of 'The Shielding Shadow' (3rd and 4th episodes), 'Spring Time on the Riviera' (colour), Pathe News; Coming film: Max Linder in 'Max, Victim of the Clutching Hand'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-05
Summary:

A sensational four part story 'The Double Image' and the news as seen in the various Gazettes continues to interest everyone at Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-22 - 1917-12-22
Summary:

Screening of 'The Mystery of the Double Cross' (5th & 6th episodes), Gazette and Comics; Coming film: 'Captain Kiddo' featuring Baby Maries Osborne

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-12 - 1918-01-12
Summary:

Tonight, see 11th and 12th episodes of 'Mystery of the Double Cross.' Also 'Love's Sacrifice' and 'The Riddle of the Cross.' On the same programme, 'Lonesome Luke, Mechanic' and Gazettes. Matinees with 'Double Cross,' Saturday only. Booking…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-25 - 1918-01-26
Summary:

Tonight, the 15th and last episodes of 'The Mystery of the Double Cross,' the mystery fully explained. See who is the masked stranger. Also 'Max Between Two Fires,' a French comedy by Max Linder, played by the author, and 'The Tientsin Flood,' a picture specially…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-20 - 1918-04-20
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Fatal Ring' with Pearl White. Also Annals of the War, Gazettes and comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-06 - 1918-09-06
Summary:

There are 15 exciting episodes in the great new serial picture, 'The Hidden Hand.' Episodes one and two will be shown on September 12th.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-06
Summary:

Victoria Theatre patrons were afforded a variation of picture programme by two Manchester Regiment stars Herb Burton and Jack Canavan. It's a comedy programme from a splendid three-part picture featuring Prince, 'Whiffles' Mascot Umbrella.' The Gazette was very interesting.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-07 - 1918-09-07
Summary:

Look out for Sheldon Lewis and Doris Kenyon in 'The Hidden Hand.' One old favourite and one new star.

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-10 - 1918-09-10
Summary:

15 exciting episodes, commencing Thursday 12th September. 'The Hidden Hand' is the most enthralling serial Pathe has ever produced. It is a mysterious and awe-inspiring story and teams with the marvellous scientific knowledge of a master criminal created by Arthur B. Reeve. Book your…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-11 - 1918-09-11
Summary:

Having seen the first two episodes of 'The Hidden Hand,' and having read the book, we confidently assert that it will hear comparison with any serial picture yet shown in Hongkong. The story is a most absorbing one.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-11
Summary:

Victoria Theatre was well filled as Thurber and Thurber pleased everyone. An excellent selection of pictures completed the programme, including General Allenby's entry into Jerusalem, and Baby Marie Osborne's film and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-12 - 1918-09-14
Summary:

September 12th, 13th, 14th and 15th, 9.15 p.m. performance, 'The Hidden Hand,' episodes one and two. Also Harold Lloyd in 'Love, Laughs and Lather,' British Gazette No. 462, etc. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-19 - 1918-09-21
Summary:

September 19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd, 'The Hidden Hand,' episode 3 and episode 4. Also 'Move On,' a Harold Lloyd comedy, British Gazette Nos. 465-466, etc. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-26 - 1918-09-30
Summary:

September 26th, 27th, 28th and 29th, 9.15 performance, 'The Hidden Hand,' episodes 6 and 7. Also 'Boarder Busters,' a Rolin comedy,' British Gazette No. 467, etc.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-03 - 1918-10-05
Summary:

October 3rd, 4th and 5th, 9.15 p.m. performance, 'The Hidden Hand' episodes 7 and 8. Also Wiffles in a great two-part comedy, 'The Recalcitrant Bride' and British Gazette No. 468. Booking at Anderson's.

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-10 - 1918-10-12
Summary:

October 10th, 11th and 12th, 9.15 performance, 'The Hidden Hand,' episodes 9 and 10. Also British and American Gazettes, 'Luke and the Mermaids,' etc. Sunday, October 13th at 6 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., 'M'Liss.' Booking at Anderson's.