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: 1917-11-19 - 1917-11-19
Summary:

On Nov 20, 3rd and 4pth episodes of the 'Grip of Evil' and 'The Upper Ten & Looters'; 'Annals of the War'; comics & interesting films; on Nov23, Pathe's great serial 'The Mystery of the Double Cross.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-03 - 1917-12-05
Summary:

On Dec 4, Jackie Saunders in the 7th and 8th episodes of the 'Grip of Evil,' 'Butterfield' and 'Bohemia'; Pathe's British Gazette; 'Goast Fish of the English Channel'; comedies: 'Wiffles in Trouble Again' and 'Caught at His Own Game…

3
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…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-06 - 1917-12-08
Summary:

On Dec 7, the greatest and most sensational film ever screened, 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' featuring Molly [sic] King; Pathe's British Gazette; performance by Mdlle Rigoletto.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-13 - 1917-12-15
Summary:

On Dec 14, Pathe's great serial, featuring Molly [sic] King in the 'Mystery of the Double Cross' [sic], 3rd and 4th episodes 'An Hour to Live' and 'Kidnapped'; interesting: 'Pathe's American Gazette, 'John Bull's Sketch Book' [sic],…

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-01-03 - 1918-01-05
Summary:

On Jan 4, Pathe's greatest serial, featuring Mollie King, 9th and 10th episodes of 'The Mystery of the Double Cross'; interesting: 'The Great War'; comics: Wiffles in 2 parts: 'His Maiden Aunt.'

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-01-09 - 1918-01-11
Summary:

On Jan 10, the magnificent play 'The Absentee' in 6 parts; on Jan 11, 11th and 12th episodes of the 'Mystery of the Double X'; seats reservation details included.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-01-12 - 1918-01-12
Summary:

Tonight, 11th and 12th episodes of 'Mystery of the Double X'; seats reservation details included.

9
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.'

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Headline: Notice
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-17 - 1918-06-19
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre begs to announce several important changes in their weekly time table: 1. the weekly 5-part film will be shown o Tue and Wed for 2 nights only; 2. the 'Seven Pearls' will be shown on Thu and Fri and Sat; the great new serial attraction 'Judex…

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-22 - 1918-06-22
Summary:

From June 23-24, 2 splendid attractions, Gaumont's great serial 'Judex?', a drama of love, mystery and romance in 12 episodes, a powerful story, perfect filming and acting, a mystery to solve; Empire Day in Shanghai.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-24 - 1918-06-29
Summary:

Week ending July 1: on Mon, 'Judex?' & Empire Day in Shanghai; on Tue & Wed, Gladys Hulette in 'The Last of the Carnabys'; on Thu, Fri & Sat, 'The Seven Peals' episodes 5 & 6; on Sun & Mon, 'Judex?' episodes 2 & 3.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-26 - 1918-06-27
Summary:

In response to many requests a special matinee showing the prologue and first episode of 'Judex?' will be given on Thu evening at 5.15 pm; price details included.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-29 - 1918-06-29
Summary:

From June 30 to July 1, 'Judex?,' episode II 'Expiation,' episode III 'Canine Rescue,' introducing the famous boy actor Bout De Zan; on July 1 at 5.15 pm, 'The Adventures of a Madcap.'

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-01 - 1918-07-04
Summary:

Week ending Monday, July 8. Monday: 'Judex?' Episodes 2 and 3. Tuesday and Wednesday: 'A Pair of Braces.' Thursday to Saturday: 'The Seven Pearls' episode 7 and 8. Sunday and Monday: 'Judex?' Episodes 4 and 5.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-01
Summary:

Despite the threatening weather, there was quite a good-sized audience at the Victoria Theatre last night, when the second and third episodes of 'Judex?' were screened. These proved most exciting, and a feature was the wonderful work of the boy actor 'Bout de Zan.' Apart from…

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-05 - 1918-07-08
Summary:

July 7 and 8. 'Judex?' Episodes 4 and 5. 'The Ginks.' An all star combination. Novelty, comedy, wild west.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-08
Summary:

The Ginks' opened a bright season at the Victoria Theatre last night and delighted all who witnessed their program. Mr. Billy Watson, Miss Violet Harley, and Miss Jeanie James all gave attractive performances. In connection with 'The Ginks,' there were some cinematograph films,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-13 - 1918-07-13
Summary:

July 14-15. Judex, episode 6 'Bont de Zan,' episode 7 'The Secret of the Countess.' 'The Big Idea,' Harold Lloyd comedy.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-15 - 1918-07-15
Summary:

July 14-15. 'Judex?' episode 6 and 7. Harold Lloyd in 'The Great Idea' [sic]. Booking at Anderson's.