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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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-09
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre, during the past few nights, the main attraction has been the opening instalments of the new serial: 'The Iron Claw,' a piece which furnishes thrills and sensations without stint. The new war pictures and Pathe Gazette are quite up to their usual good standard,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-16
Summary:

Very crowded houses have again ruled at the Victoria during the past few nights, and 'The Iron Claw' serial bids fair to be fully as popular as its predecessors of the same class. The Victoria has also been offering a new Pathe Gazette, which contains some very striking features; as…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-25
Summary:

The current programme at the Victoria contains abundance of interesting matter. There are two fresh episodes of the serial 'Greed,' a Pathe Gazette, a splendid Max Linder picture and a variety of comics. Tomorrow, night there will be a change of programme.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-31
Summary:

Last night at the Victoria Theatre, there was a good attendance for the new programme. This included some excellent war pictures, a most interesting descriptive film dealing with the manners and customs of the Annamites, a couple of comedies, and the 7th and 8th episodes of the popular film…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-22
Summary:

Iron Claw' had to be interrupted owing to unavoidable delay. 'Greed' is still proceeding. New War pictures together with some good comics made a good programme. 'Via Wireless' will be screened from Friday, adapted from the play by Winchell Smith and Paul Armstrong,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-14
Summary:

The programme at the Victoria Theatre includes the final episodes of a splendid serial film 'Greed.' Two other pictures. 'American News' and 'The coveted Heritage' were shown and the humourous films are well worth seeing.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-15
Summary:

The concluding episode of the popular American serial 'Greed' is now being given at the Victoria Theatre, and with it a new three-part Pathe picture 'The Coveted Heritage.' tomorrow night, a film version of 'Salambo' will be screened.

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-14
Summary:

Quite a delectable programme has been arranged for tonight by the Victoria Theatre management. A fine picture entitled 'The Terror of the Range' will be released for the first time.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-14
Summary:

An amusing picture 'Pots and Pans Peggy' was showing at the Victoria during the weekend. Miss Gladys Hulette has an amusing and original part as Peggy. Tonight, a splendid film, 'The Terror of the Range' will be screened. Besides these, there will be a gazette and comic, with…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-15
Summary:

There was a good house at the Victoria Theatre last night to witness the first episodes of a thrilling new film entitled 'The Terror of the Range.' The management, enterprising as ever, has engaged the string band of Ecuador whilst that vessel is in port and besides playing for the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-15
Summary:

The Terror of the Range' was shown at the Victoria Theatre last night. The string band was highly appreciated by the audience.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-22
Summary:

The second episode of that thrilling picture drama 'The Terror of the Range' was produced before a full audience at the Victoria Theatre last night. The picture in its second episode loses nothing of its interest and will no doubt be followed to the end by all who witnessed the first…