A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-19 - 1913-04-22
Summary:

Films screenings: 'Captain Kate' (American Bioscope sensational drama), 'A Diplomatic Lover' (Comic), 'At the Front-by Price' (Comic), 'Two Little Scape-Graces' (Comic) and 'Love Laughs at Locksmiths' (Comic); Also screening of News of the World…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-10 - 1913-05-14
Summary:

Films screening of 'The Living Statue', new comic by Max Linder, 'The Ace of Clubs', new comic by Nick Winder and 'The Village Hero' (American Biograph comic); Also screening of News of the world by Pathe Gazette; Performance by Miss Violet Bonetta; 7.15 p.m.…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-15 - 1913-05-16
Summary:

Films screening of 'Nobility' (Cinema-Colored Drama), 'Biggles, The Millionaire' (comic) and 'Saved by the Pony Express' (American Biograph drama); Also screening of News of The World by Pathe Gazette; Performance by Miss Violet Bonetta; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-31 - 1913-05-31
Summary:

Films screening of 'The Bombardment of Janina by the Greeks' (Taken on The Battlefield), 'A Flight Into Egypt' (comic) and 'An Interrupted Game' (American comic); Also screening of News of the World by Pathe Gazette; Last performance by Violet Bonetta; 7.15 p.m.…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-24 - 1915-02-24
Summary:

Film screening of 'A Circus Heroine' (3 parts, 5,000 ft) and the 10th Series of War Pictures (2 parts, 3,000 ft);

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-25 - 1915-02-27
Summary:

Film screening of 'A Circus Heroine' (3 parts, 5,000 ft) and the 10th Series of War Pictures (2 parts, 3,000 ft);

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-18 - 1917-08-18
Summary:

Screening of 'The Shielding Shadow' (3rd and 4th episodes), 'Spring Time on the Riviera' (colour), Pathe News; Coming film: Max Linder in 'Max, Victim of the Clutching Hand'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-28 - 1919-03-01
Summary:

28th February, 1st and 2nd March at 9.15 p.m., Pathe News No. 28 and 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' final epoch. Matinee Sunday, 2nd March at 6 p.m., 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding' featuring Marie Tempest. Coming, Fredony and Vaudeville Co. Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-06 - 1919-11-08
Summary:

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

10
Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-08 - 1919-11-10
Summary:

For the last time tonight, the Victoria Theatre will show 'Victory Celebration' at London-Paris-Brussels. Also the first episode of 'The Tiger's Trail' featuring Ruth Roland. Prices as usual. November 8 Remarks: Today's matinee: 2.15 and 5 p.m., episodes 1 and 2 of…

11
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-…

12
Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-11 - 1919-11-13
Summary:

Tonight, second episode of 'The Tiger's Trail,' full of gripping incidents. Also a laugh-a-minute comic, 'Serpentin as Janitor.' November 12 Remarks: Today's matinee, 'The On-the-Square Girl' featuring Mollie King.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-15 - 1919-11-17
Summary:

Tonight at 2.15, 5 and 9.15 p.m., third and fourth episodes of 'The Tiger's Trail' featuring Ruth Roland. Also Harold Lloyd in 'Young Mr. Jazz.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-17 - 1919-11-20
Summary:

3 days only, November 18th, 19th and 20th, The Great Brackens, second tour of the world. Don't miss the great rope walk from the stage over the heads of the audience to the balcony and back. Also episodes 5 and 6 of 'The Tiger's Trail.' Picture included. November 18, 19 and…

15
Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-19 - 1919-11-24
Summary:

Tonight, Pathe presents Bessie Love in 'Carolyn of the Corners,' an extra-selected photoplay in 5 parts. Booking at Anderson's. November 22 Remarks: Today's matinee, episodes 5 and 6 of 'The Tiger's Trail.'

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
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: Today's matinee, Bessie Love in 'Carolyn of the Corners.' November 27 Remarks: Today's matinee, Gladys Hulette in…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
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 of the racetrack and an entrancing romance. Also Harold Lloyd in 'Pistols for Breakfast.' November 29 Remarks: Today's matinee: today at 2.15 and 5 p.m., episodes…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-03 - 1919-12-04
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow only, episodes 9 and 10 of 'The Tiger's Trail.' Also a Luke comedy, 'The Marathon.' December 4 Remarks: Today's matinee, 'Princess Romanoff.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-04 - 1919-12-06
Summary:

Commencing Friday next, Valeska Suratt, the sinuous repeats her favourite role of siren in the five-reel W. Fox drama, 'The New York Peacock,' another great super-feature film. December 5 Remarks: Ad. on page 4. Prices as usual. Booking at Moutrie's. December 6 Remarks: Also a…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-09 - 1919-12-11
Summary:

Tonight, Ruth Roland in 'The Tiger's Trail,' episodes 11 and 12. Also comics and Gazette. Booking at Anderson's. December 10 Remarks: Today's matinee at 5.15 p.m., Baby Marie Osborne in 'Tears and Smiles' and Harold Lloyd in 'Si, Senor.' December 11…