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: 1917-10-25
Summary:

A statement about the winter season of Victoria Theatre has been made by Mr. J. J. Blake, the manager. Concerning serial pictures were so much appreciated by cinema-goers, Mr. Blake has arranged to screen first 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jackie Saunders in the leading role. Other serials…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-26
Summary:

Mr J. J. Blake, the manager of that Victoria Theatre, informs us that great care has been taken in the choice of productions for the winter season. Great variety of films were obtained, including 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jack Saunders, 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-20 - 1918-06-20
Summary:

Owing to the non arrival of the next episode of 'The Seven Pearls,' the Victoria Theatre begs to announce that the continuation of this serial is postponed until Thu June 27, they are showing instead the great 5-part gold rooster drama 'The Recoil,' with William Courtenay in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-20 - 1918-06-22
Summary:

20th, 21st and 22nd June, William Courtenay in 'The Recoil,' a great 5-part drama of the American secret service. Also 'Pokes and Jabs in Clover' and American Gazette No. 58. Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: Notice
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-20 - 1918-06-20
Summary:

Owing to the non-arrival of the next episodes of 'The Seven Pearls,' the management of the Victoria Theatre beg to announce that the continuation of this serial is postponed until Thursday, June 27th. They are showing instead the great 5-part Gold Rooster drama, 'The Recoil,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-20
Summary:

William Courtenay plays both on the stage and the screen. He is to be seen tonight at the Victoria Theatre in Pathe Gold Rooster play 'The Recoil,' supported by Lillian Greuze. Film plot included. He acted in 'Kick In.' and made his first stage appearance at 15 years old and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-31 - 1918-08-31
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre has much pleasure in announcing another of those big new Pathe plays that have been so successful of late: 'Kick In,' 'The On-the-Square Girl,' 'The Recoil,' 'Runaway Romany,' 'The Spender,' 'A Crooked Romance' and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
Summary:

The famous Griffith picture 'Way Down East' was surrendered this month to Mr. George Mooser, representative of the United Artists Corporation. It marked the first victory of the United Artists Corporation in the fight being waged against motion picture film piracy. For background…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-22
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-29
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-25
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-20 - 1923-04-21
Summary:

And power was given to them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with the hunger, and with the beasts of the earth.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-21 - 1923-04-21
Summary:

Teaser ads for the film 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' Remarks: The ads didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-24 - 1923-04-24
Summary:

Behold, a white horse; and he that sat on him had a bow; and a crown was given unto him; and he went forth conquering and to conquer.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-25 - 1923-04-25
Summary:

And there went out another horse that was red; and power was given to him that sat thereon to take peace from the earth, and that they should kill one another; and there was given unto him a great sword.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-26 - 1923-04-26
Summary:

Lo, a black horse: and he that sat on him had a pair of balances in his hand.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-27 - 1923-04-27
Summary:

Behold a pale horse; and his name that sat on him was death, and hell followed with him. And power was given unto them over the fourth part of the earth, to kill with sword, and with hunger, and with death, and with the beasts of the earth.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-28 - 1923-05-01
Summary:

On Metro's master film, 'The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.' April 28 Remarks: Comment by Henry Arthur Jones included. April 30 Remarks: Comment by Fannie Hurst included. May 1 Remarks: Comment by H. H. Van Loan included.