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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-06
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre management secured another magnificent serial film 'The House of Hate' featuring Antonio Moreno and Pearl White. It is written by Arthur B. Reeve and Chas. A. Logue. 'Protea IV' will be exhibited soon.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-11-08
Summary:

In spite of the counter-attractions, the Victoria Theatre was quite full last night. The theatre secured serials with talented artists such as Pearl White and Antonio Moreno. The serial, 'The House of Hate,' was eagerly awaited by all theatre-goers. The picture, with such artistes as…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-15
Summary:

Pathe's new serial picture 'The House of Hate' is popular than the last few continued stories of 'The Exploits of Elaine,' 'The Iron Claw,' 'The Red Circle,' 'The Mystery of the Double Cross,' 'The Fatal Ring' and 'The Seven…

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

A most enjoyable programme, full of variety, is now being shown at the Victoria Theatre. It includes fresh episodes of the thrilling serial 'The House of Hate.' Other features are the British and American Gazettes and an exceedingly funny Harold Lloyd film entitled 'Look Pleasant…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-13
Summary:

The 11th and 12th inst., episodes of 'The House of Hate' will be resumed at Victoria Theatre with a very amusing comic 'Wiffles' Villa.' Also, a photoplay 'The Celebrated Scandal' featuring Betty Nansen in five parts will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-28
Summary:

All dressed up and nowhere to go.' That is the general complaint in Hong Kong, but it should be. It is true that Hong Kong is very poor in the matter of amusements, but there is one house that offers wholesome recreation, and that is the Victoria Theatre. On Christmas Day, its doors were…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-23
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre management has arranged for the screening of episodes of 'The House of Hate' on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. This is a very fine film and will be well worth seeing. The management always has an eye to the comfort and convenience of its patrons, and between…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-28
Summary:

The House of Hate,' new episodes of which were screened on Saturday at the Victoria Theatre, has been drawing packed houses. Pearl White is a film favourite and it is interesting to record that every picture depicting her requires no bleating to attract the public.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-28
Summary:

The 18th and 19th episode of the 'House of Hate' was the feature attraction at the Victoria Theatre for the weekend. Other pictures are also being screened including Harold Lloyd in a comedy entitled 'That's Him.' At the Sunday matinee the beautiful picture 'Snow…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-29
Summary:

A brief review on the 'House of Hate.' A new play 'A Little Sister of Everybody' started last night and will continue till tomorrow, in which the Dainty Pathe Star, Bessie Love takes the leading role. 'Hands up!' featuring Ruth Roland will be screened soon.

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

The final episode of the 'House of Hate' is now screening at the Victoria. Another masterpiece serial entitled 'Hands Up' with Ruth Roland in the leading role, and a Pathe attraction 'The Phantom Rider' are coming to screen.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-17
Summary:

The Come Back,' the principal item in the Coronet Theatre programme, is thoroughly deserving of the crowded houses it is drawing nightly. Harold Lockwood and May Allison have done an excellent work in the leading parts. Film plot included. The programme also includes Harold Lloyd's…

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-16
Summary:

The last chance of seeing Anatole France's great work 'Thais' will be given to patrons of the Coronet Theatre tonight. Some magnificent acting is seen by Mary Garden. Film plot included. Pathe's news pictures are very interesting. Local boxers will be interested in the films…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-09
Summary:

Here is a picture that should break all records in attendance. It fairly bristles with good features, the chief one being the star, Geraldine Farrar. 'Shadows' is at the Coronet. In addition to it, there is an interesting Pathe News, showing scenes from London, California and Paris,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-01
Summary:

The Crimson Gardenia' is the most perfect film that the Coronet has yet screened. The musical programme that the Coronet orchestra supplies to accompany it is on the same high level. Owen Moore gives a good account of himself. In addition to it, there is a striking Pathe Newsreel and a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-17
Summary:

Scarlet Pimpernel,' from Baroness Orczy's novel, was shown on the screen at the World Theatre. Dustin Farnum and Winifred Kingston take the main roles in the film. Film synopsis included. Pathe News and two good comedies are also in the programme.