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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-10
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-17
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-21
Summary:

World Theatre is screening an all-star Universal picture, entitled 'The Midnight Guest,' featuring Mahlon Hamilton, Clyde Fillmore and Grace Darmond. George Archainbaud directed the film. The story was written by Rupert Julian, the director of 'Merry-Go-Round.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-21
Summary:

Three players well cast add to the strength of 'The Midnight Guest,' the Universal all-star attraction which opened at the World Theatre last night. Mahlon Hamiton as the cynic, Clyde Fillmore as the optimist and Grace Darmond as the woman of the story are the three principal players.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-02
15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-17
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-31
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-06
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-12
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-30
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-20