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: 1917-12-04
Summary:

The Mystery of the Double Cross' will be screened at the Victoria Theatre on Friday. It is based on an original story by Gilson Willetts. Mollie King, one of the youngest stars, and Leon Bary, are the protagonists. This latest serial is a mystery serial, although it is said to contain…

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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: 1917-12-05
Summary:

A new serial star, Mollie King, will make her appearance on the screen in 'The Mystery of the Double Cross.' It's based on the original story by Gilson Willetts. William Parke was demanded to direct this serial for the Pathe Company. Also supported by Leon Bary. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-13
Summary:

Molly King is a fine cook in making candy and she was successful starring in Pathe's serial 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' which is shown at the Victoria Theatre. Some of the recipes included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-14
Summary:

Splendid pictures 'The Grip of Evil' and 'The Double Cross' with Miss Molly King and Mr. J. Bary, will be shown at the Victoria Theatre. Hongkong Theatre will show 'The Secret of the Submarine.' New dramas and other exceptional pictures will also be screened during…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-16
Summary:

A magnificent serial picture 'The Double Cross' attracted crowds of people. The War pictures being shown are very interesting.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-21
Summary:

The last episode of the serial film 'The Mystery of the Double Cross' will be shown. The third and fourth episodes of 'The Great Secret' will conclude tonight. The war pictures are continuing to attract the public.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-23
Summary:

Blind Man's Luck' featuring Mollie King, the star from 'The Mystery of the Double Cross,' a thrilling Pathe Gold Rooster play, as good as 'The Hunting of the Hawk,' will be screened at the Victoria Theatre. It has a mysterious plot, a good, exciting story of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-24
Summary:

Blind Man's Luck' featuring Mollie King, the star from 'The Mystery of the Double Cross,' was screened at the Victoria Theatre last night.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-03
Summary:

The new Pathe serial 'The Seven Pearls' to be screened at the Victoria Theatre is a thrilling one. Artistes contributed to the success of the picture, apart from the interesting story of the serials. The story was written by Chas. W. Goddard, who wrote 'The Perils of Pauline…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-15
Summary:

Pathe's new serial picture 'The House of Hate' is popular than the last few continued stories of 'The Exploits of Elaine,' 'The Iron Claw,' 'The Red Circle,' 'The Mystery of the Double Cross,' 'The Fatal Ring' and 'The Seven…

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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.