A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-24 - 1915-07-26
Summary:

Film screening of 'Perils of Pauline' (Final episodes); Screening of Pathe's Latest Gazette and Keystone Comic; Coming film: 'Sherlock Holmes in Silver Blaze, and the Speckled Band'

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-30 - 1915-08-02
Summary:

Film screening of 'Sherlock Holmes' (1st & 2nd series); Screening of Pathe's Latest Gazette; Also keystone comics and interesting pictures

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-29 - 1916-05-02
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Fakir's Ring' (5 parts) and 'The Lion Hunters' (2 parts); Also Keystone comics

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-14 - 1916-07-14
Summary:

Screening of 'New Exploits of Elaine' (18th Episode: Red Roses'); Max Linder, Wiffles, Keystone Comic, Cartoon Comic and Pathe's British Gazette, 'The Great War'

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-15 - 1916-07-17
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'New Exploits of Elaine' (18th Episode: Red Roses'); Max Linder, Wiffles, Keystone Comic, Cartoon Comic and Pathe's British Gazette, 'The Great War'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-20 - 1916-09-22
Summary:

Screening of 'Neal of the Navy' (last two episodes) for 3 nights, 'The Girl at the Cupola' and Keystone Comic

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Headline: The Victoria Theatre
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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Headline: Victoria Theatre: Big Mystery Serial Photoplay
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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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-06 - 1917-12-06
Summary:

Special engagement of Mlle Rigoletti; Coming film: 'Mystery of the Double Cross'; Photo attached

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Headline: Victoria Theatre: 'Mystery of the Double Cross'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-06 - 1917-12-06
Summary:

Screening of 'Mystery of the Double Cross' (1st and 2nd episodes) featuring Pathe's star Molly King

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-07 - 1917-12-07
Summary:

Screening of 'Mystery of the Double Cross' featuring Molly King and Pathe's British Gazettes; Performance by Melli. Rigoletti

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Headline: Victoria Theatre: 'Mystery of the Double Cross'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-07 - 1917-12-07
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Mystery of the Double Cross' (1st and 2nd episodes) featuring Pathe's star Molly King

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-08 - 1917-12-08
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Mystery of the Double Cross' featuring Molly King and Pathe's British Gazettes; Performance by Melli. Rigoletti

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Headline: Molly King's Recipes
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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Headline: Victoria Theatre: 'Mystery of the Double Cross'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-14 - 1917-12-14
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Mystery of the Double Cross' (1st and 2nd episodes) featuring Molly King and Leon Bary

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

Screening of Pathe's Serial 'Mysteries of the Double Cross' (3rd & 4th episodes) featuring Molly King, Pathe's & American Gazettes, 'John Bulls Sketch Book' and 'Chivalrous Wiffles' (comic)

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Headline: Pictures Theatres
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: Victoria Theatre: 'Mystery of the Double Cross'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-15 - 1917-12-15
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Mystery of the Double Cross' (1st and 2nd episodes) featuring Molly King and Leon Bary; today's matinee

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-15 - 1917-12-17
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's Serial 'Mysteries of the Double Cross' (3rd & 4th episodes) featuring Molly King, Pathe's & American Gazettes, 'John Bulls Sketch Book' and 'Chivalrous Wiffles' (comic); Coming performance by Misses Aileen & Doris…

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-21 - 1917-12-21
Summary:

Screening of 'Mystery of the Double Cross' (5th & 6th episodes)