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: 1916-05-23
Summary:

Up to the 25th inst. Pathe's most beautiful coloured picture in four parts, entitled 'The beloved Vagabond,' adapted from the famous work of William J. Locke, will be screened at the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-24
Summary:

His Excellency the Governor and a party of ten attended the Victoria Theatre. Performance by the Humphrey Bishop Company, Miss Nora Noon and Mr. Stanley Vilven. 'The Beloved Vagabond' and two of Pathe's Gazettes on the screen were thoroughly enjoyed.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-26
Summary:

The large audience at the Victoria Theatre thoroughly enjoyed the programme. The Humphrey Bishop Company and Miss Sybil Keymer were well appreciated. 'The Beloved Vagabond' was well screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-10
Summary:

'Moral Suicide' is the punchy title of a new special feature soon to be released by the Victoria Theatre. It is written by Ivan Abramson, whose screen successes included 'Forbidden Fruit,' 'Sins of Ambition,' 'Enlighten Thy Daughter' and 'Sins of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-11
Summary:

Moral Suicide,' a striking film in seven parts, will be shown at the Victoria Theatre. The management also has secured an assortment of good comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-12
Summary:

Ivan Abramson, author and director of the sensational photo-play 'Moral Suicide,' to be shown at the Victoria Theatre, wrote the story with the purpose of educating the public to the fragilities of human nature. His success photo-dramas included 'A Fool's Paradise,'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-16
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre struck oil with the film 'Moral Suicide' for in spite of the extremely hot weather experienced recently record houses were enjoyed every night. 'Hands Up' will be screened soon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-18
Summary:

cinema-goers are reminded that 'Moral Suicide' will be screened by special request at the Victoria Theatre at the matinee this afternoon. 'Cupid By Proxy' featuring Baby Marie Osborne will be screened soon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-17
Summary:

Victoria patrons who have seen 'The Moral Suicide' at the Victoria Theatre were unanimous in the praise of that fine photoplay. The management of the Victoria has gone a step better and got a picture entitled 'The Narrow Path' which will be screened tomorrow night. Film plot…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-23
Summary:

There is a varied programme of pictures provided for the patrons of the Victoria Theatre this week. The final episode of 'The Terror of the Range' is to be screened together with 'The Yellow Ticket,' featuring Fannie Ward. And also a film version of 'Jack and the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-29
Summary:

One of the principal pictures at the Victoria Theatre this week was 'The Beloved Vagabond.' There was also showing 'Him and the Others,' featuring Harold Lloyd. A comedy, 'Mama's Boy' also proved a great attraction. It is with regret that we notice the rapid…