A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-05
Summary:

The war pictures about military preparations and declaration of hostilities will be exhibited at the Victoria Theatre.

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Headline: The Cinemas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-14
Summary:

Victoria Theatre: A film showing an excellent series of war pictures occupied the Victoria Theatre, including the British Army and the doings in Belgium. Performances by Mr. Robert Douglas and Miss Hilda Barry; Bijou Scenic Theatre: A new selection of war films commences tonight, including Pathe…

3
Headline: At the Cinema
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-19
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre, tonight sensation lovers will be pleased with the third of the Rocambole series, 'The Missing Marquis.' At the Victoria, performances by Bert Flatt and Miss Flo. Brooks. 'Playing with his Luck' will be shown. Manager Blake promises another series of war…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-01-07
Summary:

Fascination,' and 'The Mocking Actress' are shown at the Victoria Theatre. Further war pictures are to be shown at an early date.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-01-12
Summary:

The management of Victoria Theatre has issued invitations to the naval and military authorities to witness the war pictures.

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-10
Summary:

War pictures continue to be a prominent feature of the show at the Victoria Theatre. Pathe's 'On the Ocean's Battlefields' and a number of amusing films are shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-19
Summary:

The war pictures screen at the Victoria Theatre are interesting and Max Linder never failed to keep up the fun. This week's feature is a Sherlock Holmes series

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-23
Summary:

A grand benefit performance will be held at the Victoria Theatre on behalf of the poor sufferers of Canton, with the last series of 'Perils of Pauline' and also the latest war pictures. The next thrilling pictures to be staged will be 'Lucille Love,' 'Queen's Lover…

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-04
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre announces the production of the drama 'Denise' from the writer Alexandre Dumas, preceded by a comedy 'Louaette is not Jealous.'

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-11
Summary:

Victoria Theatre has offered great attractions to the public. In addition to the latest war pictures, the comics are unique and the selected dramas are all well arranged. Tonight a magnificent drama will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-15
Summary:

A historical play 'Salambo' in six reels will be exhibited together with new comics and War Pictures. The orchestra is now augmented by a few more instrumentalists.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-31
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre is to be congratulated on securing for exhibition the film of Charlie Chaplin's burlesque 'Carmen.' In addition, war pictures and a fine drama 'Despised' are equally interesting.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-15
Summary:

The long expected serial film 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White will be screened with war pictures at the Victoria Theatre.

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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…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-08
Summary:

Last night, the Pathe Freres' new serial film 'The Seven Pearls' was commenced at the Victoria Theatre, starring Molly King, Creighton Hale and Leon Bary. The actor's performance, setting and photography were greatly appreciated. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-12
Summary:

The first two episodes of 'Seven Pearls' and a Pathe Gold Rooster film 'Simon the Jester,' taken from the novel by W. J. Locke, featuring Edwin Arden, Irene Warfield and Alma Tell will be screened. New comics and British and American Gazettes will be screened next week.

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Headline: Picture Houses
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-18
Summary:

Both cinema theatres have been crowded despite the rain. New films will be shown together with subsequent episodes of several serials. 'Seven Pearls' is attracting big houses in the Victoria Theatre. A new star in 'The Angel Factory' will be shown. As for Hongkong Theatre,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-19
Summary:

The 'Seven Pearls' serial film commences at the Victoria Theatre on Thursday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-05
Summary:

The 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Seven Pearls.' Serial film 'Judex' will be screened and there will be a performance by The Ginks and the company on Sunday. The American Gazette will be screened soon.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-12
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre, the 9th and 10th episodes of 'The Seven Pearls' were shown, featuring Molly King. Film plot included. Interesting items including Max Linder film, British Gazette and Pathe colour film 'Spitzbergen' will be exhibited.