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: 1915-01-04 - 1915-01-05
Summary:

On Jan 5 and for a few nights only, the great dramatic picture 'Fascination' in 3 parts, and a very amusing comedy 'The Mocking Actress' in 2 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-07
Summary:

The film 'Fascination,' 'Obstacle Gun Drill,' 'The Belle and the Bracelet,' 'The Mocking Actress' have been screened for the last few nights. Tomorrow night, 'High Treason' will be screened for the first time, and with it, a fourth series of war…

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-22 - 1915-11-24
Summary:

On Nov 23, the magnificent three-part drama 'Fascination'; also Pathe's British Gazette and 'The Tango Tangle'; on Nov 16, the beautiful drama 'The Stepmother' in 3 parts.

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-22
Summary:

Full houses have again been the rule at the Victoria at the various weekend performances. The Friday and Monday programme at the Victoria contains some bright little comics, another Wiffles picture, Pathe's Gazette 'The Flight that Saves,' and a coloured picture of the Cotentin…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-24
Summary:

A feature of the current programme at the Victoria Theatre is the three-part drama 'Fascination,' one of Messrs. Pathe Freres' big achievements.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-01 - 1918-05-01
Summary:

From Apr 30 to May 2, a stirring drama in 4 parts, full of interest and emotion featuring the celebrated French actress Mdlle Vera Sergino [sic], 'A Noble Action'; American Gazette No. 46; 'A Brigand Unwittingly'; 'A Professional Amateur.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-27 - 1919-03-01
Summary:

Pathe News No. 26. 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' final epoch 'The Punishment.' 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding' featuring Marie Tempest. Freedony and Vaudeville Co. is coming. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-07 - 1919-11-10
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre will show the great picture that will go down into history: Victory Celebrations at London, Brussels, Paris in four parts. Also, the first episode of 'The Tiger's Trail' featuring Ruth Roland.

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

Tonight! Second episode of 'The Tiger's Trail,' full of gripping incidents. A laugh-a-minute comic, 'Serpentin as Janitor.' November 12 remarks: Matinee: 'The On-the Square Girl' featuring Molly [sic] King. November 13 remarks: Matinee: 'The Fatal Ring…

10
Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-14 - 1919-11-17
Summary:

Tonight! Ruth Roland in further thrilling exploits in 'The Tiger's Trail,' episodes 3 and 4. Harold Lloyd in 'Young Mr. Jazz.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-17 - 1919-11-19
Summary:

3 days only. The Great Brackens, second tour of the world. A truly marvellous performance. Also, episodes 5 and 6 of 'The Tiger's Trail.'

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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…

13
Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-20 - 1919-11-21
Summary:

The Great Brackens in their marvellous wire walking and other feats. Episodes 5 and 6 of 'The Tiger's Trail.'

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-22 - 1919-11-24
Summary:

Tonight, Pathe presents Bessie Love in 'Carolyn of the Corners,' an extra-selected photoplay in five parts. Matinee: episodes 5 and 6 of 'The Tiger's Trail.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-25 - 1919-11-27
Summary:

Tonight, seventh and eighth episodes of 'The Tiger's Trail.' Also, comic and British Gazette. Booking at Anderson's. November 26 remarks: Matinee: Bessie Love in 'Carolyn of the Corners.'

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-28 - 1919-12-02
Summary:

Tonight's special bill: William Fox presents Dorothy Bernard in 'Sporting Blood,' a first-rate picture on the race track and an entertaining romance. Harold Lloyd in 'Pistols for Breakfast.' November 29 remarks: Matinee: Episodes 7 and 8 of 'The Walls of Jericho.…

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-03 - 1919-12-08
Summary:

Valeska Suratt repeats her role of Siren in the five reels W. Fox Drama 'The New York Peacock.' December 5 remarks: Booking at Anderson's. December 5 and 8 remarks: Harold Lloyd comic and Gazette. December 6 remarks: Matinee: Episodes 9 and 10 of 'The Tiger's Trail.…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-03 - 1919-12-11
Summary:

Episodes 9 and 10 of 'The Tiger's Trail.' A Luke comedy, 'The Marathon.' December 4 remarks: Matinee: 'Princess Romanoff.' December 9 remarks: Ruth Roland in 'The Tiger's Trail.' 11th Episode 'In the Breakers' and 12th episode 'The…

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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: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-11 - 1919-12-15
Summary:

The sinner who became a saint and the saint who became a sinner. December 12 remarks: Dorothy Bernard in 'Sins of Men,' a dramatic arrangement on the evil men do. Harold Lloyd 'Swat the Crook' and British Gazette. Matinee: 11 and 12 episodes of 'The Tiger's Trail…