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: 1915-08-10
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre has been giving a splendid programme over the weekend, including war pictures, a Sherlock Holmes episode and a magnificently produced Pathe drama 'A Queen's Love.' tonight's programme includes a new Wiffles picture and the 'Everyone His Own Destiny…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-27
Summary:

An excellent programme was given on Saturday evening at the Victoria Theatre. The British Gazette and the five reel film 'The On-the-Square Girl,' and the comedy 'Luke and the Wild Woman' proved very interesting and funny. More amusing pictures including 'The Torture of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-29
Summary:

Last evening a psychological play 'The Torture of Silence' was screened. In addition, a Pathe colour film 'The Children of Tulipland' and two other films 'Homemade Pies' and 'Kick In' featuring Molly King will be screened on Friday evening.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-01
Summary:

Kick In' was played before for two years in New York as a play and was assured to appear on the screen and we get the opportunity to compare and appreciate both versions. The film featuring Molly [sic] King is going to be screened at the Victoria. Film synopsis included.

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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…

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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: 1919-05-31
Summary:

Those enjoyed Mr. Frank Keenan in the two Pathe offerings, 'More Trouble' and 'Loaded Dice,' have a treat and a big surprise in store for them, in 'The Bells,' which will be shown at the Victoria Theatre on Monday. Pictorially the story is endowed with the best that…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-31
Summary:

Those who enjoyed Mr Frank Keenan in the two Pathe offerings, 'More Trouble' and 'Loaded Dice' have a treat and a big surprise in store for them, as 'The Bells' will be shown at the Victoria Theatre. It was first shown in Rialto Theatre, New York. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-31
Summary:

Those who enjoyed Mr. Frank Keenan in the two Pathe offerings, 'More Trouble' and 'Loaded Dice,' have a treat and a big surprise, when they see 'The Bells,' which will be shown at the Victoria Theatre on Monday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-02
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre management is fortunate in having secured Sir Henry Irving's classic drama 'The Bells' which has been rendered into a masterpiece of cinematograph art with the great character actor, Frank Keenan. It is a film complete in itself and it will be screened for…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-02
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre management is fortunate in having secured Sir Henry Irving's 'The Bells' which has been rendered into a masterpiece of cinematograph with Frank Keenan.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-02
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre provides screening 'The Bells' with an excellent performance by Frank Keenan. It's a famous Chatrian-Erckmann story. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-03
Summary:

Henry Irving's 'The Bells' is screening at the Victoria Theatre, featuring Frank Keenan. Film synopsis included. 'The Spender' will also be shown at the matinee this evening. 'The Great Boer War' will be screened at Thursday's matinee.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-25
Summary:

The Midnight Stage' will be shown at the Victoria. It is a five reel Frank Keenan photoplay, the successful star in 'The Bells,' adapted and modernized for the screen from Sir Henry Irving's 'The Lyons Mail.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-27
Summary:

There is something magnetic about the name of Mr. Frank Keenan in his relation to moving pictures. He has made a speciality of the late Sir Irving's masterpieces, 'The Bells.' This time, he featured in 'The Midnight Stage,' which is certain to draw good houses.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-20
Summary:

The Silver Girl' is the seventh of Pathe's extra selected star photo-plays, which the Victoria Theatre management is showing tomorrow night. 'The Silver Girl' introduces that sterling character actor, Frank Keenan, in yet another new type of character. We saw him as a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-20
Summary:

Every woman, will find herself gripped in the spell of 'The Silver Girl,' starring Frank Keenan, the star in 'The Bells' and Henry Irving's 'The Midnight Stage,' which will be shown at the Victoria Theatre. This Pathe Extra Selected Star Photoplay is an…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-20
Summary:

Edward Peple, the author of the Broadway success, 'The Silver Girl,' declares that the screen version, starring Frank Keenan and Catherine Adams, is the best photo-adaptation of all of his plays in screen thus far. Mr. Keenan, considered the role in this film, is his biggest of all his…