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: 1917-05-28
Summary:

The new serial film 'Who's Guilty' is being shown at the Victoria Theatre. During the weekend the first and second episodes have been screened and have proved very popular. The programme also includes some interesting Gazettes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-05
Summary:

A sensational four part story 'The Double Image' and the news as seen in the various Gazettes continues to interest everyone at Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-22 - 1917-12-22
Summary:

Screening of 'The Mystery of the Double Cross' (5th & 6th episodes), Gazette and Comics; Coming film: 'Captain Kiddo' featuring Baby Maries Osborne

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-12 - 1918-01-12
Summary:

Tonight, see 11th and 12th episodes of 'Mystery of the Double Cross.' Also 'Love's Sacrifice' and 'The Riddle of the Cross.' On the same programme, 'Lonesome Luke, Mechanic' and Gazettes. Matinees with 'Double Cross,' Saturday only. Booking…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-25 - 1918-01-26
Summary:

Tonight, the 15th and last episodes of 'The Mystery of the Double Cross,' the mystery fully explained. See who is the masked stranger. Also 'Max Between Two Fires,' a French comedy by Max Linder, played by the author, and 'The Tientsin Flood,' a picture specially…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-20 - 1918-04-20
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Fatal Ring' with Pearl White. Also Annals of the War, Gazettes and comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-06
Summary:

Victoria Theatre patrons were afforded a variation of picture programme by two Manchester Regiment stars Herb Burton and Jack Canavan. It's a comedy programme from a splendid three-part picture featuring Prince, 'Whiffles' Mascot Umbrella.' The Gazette was very interesting.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-11
Summary:

Victoria Theatre was well filled as Thurber and Thurber pleased everyone. An excellent selection of pictures completed the programme, including General Allenby's entry into Jerusalem, and Baby Marie Osborne's film and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-21
Summary:

The appearance of Mr. Wheeler Dryden was well remembered. He gave nice songs and the picture part of the programmes included a five part story 'Little Mary Sunshine' featuring Baby Marie Osborn [sic], a gazette and a funny comic.

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Headline: Get Rich Quick
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-08
Summary:

To the editor of the S.C.M. Post – The writer have made arrangements with the proprietor of the Coronet Theatre for the use of his hall twice nightly for about half an hour, when as a relief from the unending round of Gazettes, Dramas and Comedies that are shown there.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-14
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is about to put on a stupendous serial; but as they are already engaged in screening 'The Bull's Eye,' the management is desirous of speeding it up so as to get the new picture. Tonight a new programme is billed with the star picture, 'Hinton's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-26 - 1919-08-27
Summary:

Tonight's star picture, William Fox corporation presents 'Her Hidden Past' featuring Dorothy Bernard. Also an instructive Gazette. Matinee programme: Wednesday, Frank Keenan in 'The Silver Girl'; Thursday, 'The Bull's Eye,' episodes 15, 16 and 17.

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Headline: Coming!
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-27 - 1919-09-27
Summary:

The sublime Nazimova in Metro's 'Revelation.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-29 - 1919-10-01
Summary:

We are prepared to be judged by any and every Metro picture that we screen, and we challenge comparison with any other brand. Tonight we are showing the greatest of all screen stars incomparable Nazimova in the play that made her famous, 'Revelation.' Although this picture is a super-…

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-29 - 1919-09-29
Summary:

Tonight, H. W. Ray presents Nazimova in Metro's super-production deluxe, 'Revelation.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-30 - 1919-09-30
Summary:

Enormous and instantaneous success of Nazimova in 'Revelation.' Pictures included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-01
Summary:

For the second night in succession, 'Revelation' the magnificent Metro production at the Coronet, drew two crowded houses.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-02 - 1919-10-04
Summary:

October 2nd, 3rd and 4th, last three nights of Nazimova in 'Revelation.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-03
Summary:

Quite the best picture play we have seen in Hongkong, 'Revelation.' Film plot included.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-04 - 1919-10-04
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., last performance of Metro's super film, 'Revelation' featuring Nazimova. Do not miss this wonderful production. It is leaving the colony on Monday. Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Metro presents Harold Lockwood in 'The Haunted Pajamas,' a…