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: 1919-11-07
Summary:

A very attractive programme has been framed by the Victoria Theatre management for four nights. A collection of vivid pictures taken in Paris, London, Brussels on Peace Celebration Day will be shown. In addition, there's the first episode of 'The Tiger's Trail.' There is no…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-07
Summary:

A very attractive programme has been framed by the Victoria Theatre management for four nights, commencing tonight. A collection of vivid pictures taken in Paris, London and Brussels on Peace Celebration Day will be shown. In addition to this, the first episode of 'The Tiger's Trail…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-08
Summary:

There was a crowded house last night at the Victoria Theatre, the programme being exceptionally good. The series of pictures depicting the peace celebrations were of a high order, being composed of four parts. First, the fetes in Belgium. Second, the march past to the Royal Tribune of the Inter-…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-17
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre management announce that they have a surprise packet in store for the patrons of their Theatre in the shape of a big vaudeville act which opens for a season of three days commencing Tuesday, November 18th. These artists come here with a big reputation and are sure to draw…

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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-05
Summary:

A really fine picture is that being shown tonight at the Victoria Theatre 'The New York Peacock,' which is a superfine Fox Corporation production. Miss Valeska Suratt has had a meteoric career on the stage, and in 'The New York Peacock,' she does full justice to the work…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-24
Summary:

The following matinees have been arranged at the Victoria Theatre for the festive season: today at 5.15 p.m. there will be shown 'The Mysterious Client,' tomorrow at 4.30 p.m. Charlie Chaplin in his million dollar production 'A Dog's Life' and on Boxing Day at 2.15 and 5…

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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: 1920-05-01
Summary:

Since the old Victoria Theatre was closed down owing to the expiration of the lease, the shortage of cinema houses in Hongkong has been felt, and the news that a new picture house is to be opened will be welcomed by the majority of cinema-goers. Some enterprising gentlemen have succeeded in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-05
Summary:

A new arrangement had been made due to bad weather by the new Victoria Theatre. With Miss Pearl White is the attraction and the first two episodes of 'Black Secret' will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-15
Summary:

A crowded house at the World Theatre greeted 'The Scarlet Pimpernel' last night when it was shown for the first time. Dustin Farnum takes the main role and supported by Winifred Kingston. Film synopsis included. Pathe's News is shown as usual and there are comedies and other films…

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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.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-02
Summary:

La La Lucille,' the star film now showing at the World Theatre, is one long laugh from start to finish. With such names as Eddie Lyons and Lee Moran in the cast, the acting is bound to be good. Film synopsis included. The programme also includes some minor films, with the usual Pathe's…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-16
Summary:

The star film at the World Theatre is a five-part drama entitled 'Betrayed.' Film synopsis included. Other films are the Pathe News and a couple of good comedies. At the matinees, two further episodes of 'King of the Circus,' featuring Eddie Polo, are being screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-22
Summary:

Another Wm. Fox picture is now screening at the World Theatre, in which Gladys Brockwell takes the leading role. It is stated that some of the recent events shown in Pathe News are interesting, as well as 'Sticky Fingers,' a comedy in two parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-08-29
Summary:

World Theatre is going to screen a William Fox drama entitled 'Brave and Bold,' tonight. The Pathe world news also contains some very interesting records of recent events.