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: 1913-09-30 - 1913-10-02
Summary:

Tonight 9.15, 'Studies of Kittens on the Shore,' 'The Magnetic,' 'A Beauty Counted Second,' 'Jack Handles & His Wife,' 'Balaoo' in two parts, and 'A Picnic Party'; watch for the great & interesting film 'Building of the…

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-07 - 1915-06-09
Summary:

On June 8, the thrilling detective dramas, 'Harry the Swell' and 'On the Santa F. E. Trail'; latest gazettes; comic, interesting & historical pictures; On June 11, 7th & 8th episodes of the 'Perils of Pauline.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-09 - 1915-08-10
Summary:

On Aug 10, a powerful drama 'Everyone His Own Destiny' in 3 parts, 'Wiffles Has Two Engagements'; Gazettes and Keystone Comics.

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-31 - 1915-09-01
Summary:

On Aug 21, the greatest drama ever produced, 'Eve' in 6 reels, 3,000 ft. long; Pathe's Gazette and interesting historical and comic pictures; 'Lucille Love' will appear shortly in 15 episodes.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-13 - 1915-09-15
Summary:

On Sept 14, the management has much pleasure in presenting Pathe's great picture 'Tinsel & Tragedy' in 3 parts, 3,400 ft. long. Mlle. Robinne & Mr. Alexander from Comedie Francaise; also 'Wiffles & The Unwritten Law'; on Friday, 'Lucille Love,' the…

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-15
Summary:

The first two episodes of the famous 'Lucille Love' film series will be screened at the Victoria theatre tonight instead of Friday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-16 - 1915-09-18
Summary:

On Sept 15, startling thrilling and exciting 3rd and 4th series of 'Lucille Love'; Pathe's British Gazette; Keystone Comics; 'That Cousin of Yours,' comedy in 2 parts; not to disappoint our many patrons 1st and 2nd series of 'Lucille Love.'

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-20 - 1915-09-22
Summary:

On Sept 21, 5th and 6th series of 'Lucille Love'; Pathe's famous comics Max Linder as hair dresser in 'Billy's Bugle.'

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-21
Summary:

The weekend programme at the Victoria Theatre, which has been received by its many patrons, has consisted of Parts 3 and 4 of 'Lucille Love,' some first-class war pictures, and 'My Cousin, You Know.' The new programme which begins tonight includes Parts 5 and 6 of '…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-24 - 1915-09-25
Summary:

On Sept 21, a monster programme (Pathe's great film); The Great War 1914-15 in 2 parts, by permission of French Military Authorities; 'Lucille Love' 7th and 8th episodes; Charlie Chaplin Keystone's great comedian in 20 Minutes of Love and the 'Fatal Mallet.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-27 - 1915-10-02
Summary:

On Sept 28, two startling and thrilling episodes of 'Lucille Love' 9th and 10th; comics 'Calamity Anne in Society,' so near & yet so far; 'Jack Bell Amateur Detective,' the magnet.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-28
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre has been well filled during the weekend performances, a notable feature of which has been the 7th and 8th instalments of the popular sensational film 'Lucille Love.' The war pictures were shown. Tonight, there is a complete change of programme, and the next two…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-10-05 - 1915-10-05
Summary:

Tonight, programme extraordinary: 'Lucille Love' 11-12th episodes, thrilling & exciting; 'Varsity Boat Race Mystery,' drama in 2 parts; Pathe's British Gazette; 'Fatal High C,' Keystone Comic.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-10-06 - 1915-10-06
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, 13-14th episodes of 'Lucille Love,' this great picture is drawing to a close and every episode gets more exciting; 'Detective Serial' in 2 parts; 'Nick Winter in the Wild West'; war gazette 'With the Serbian Army'; comic 'A…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-10-06
Summary:

The new programme at the Victoria Theatre contains the 13th and 14th episodes of 'Lucille Love,' a new 'Nick Winter' picture in two parts, some good comics and a splendid series of war pictures showing the Serbian army at work.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-10-07 - 1915-10-09
Summary:

On Oct 8, 15th and last episode of 'Lucille Love,' the great and beautiful drama in 4 parts; 'Court Intrigue'; Pathe's British Gazette; famous Keystone comics.

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-28
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre, on Friday, screened a war play of unusual interest: 'The Menace,' which is not only staged and mounted in the Film d'Art Company's best manner, but which unfolds a most strikingly ingenious plot. There was also a new Gazette, equal is point of quality to…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-21
Summary:

There was an over flowing house at the Victoria Theatre last night, when two excellent Gazettes were shown. Other items on the programme were further instalments of the sensational serial 'The Iron Claw' and some American comic pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-25
Summary:

There was a good attendance at the Victoria Theatre last night when the first two episodes of the new serial 'Adventures of J. Rufus Wallingford' were shown. These pictures are considerably above the level of the ordinary American serial, and should be seen. The current programme also…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-12
Summary:

There was a good attendance at the Victoria Theatre last night, and an excellent programme was provided. There was a new Gazette, full of interesting matter, and another good feature was 'The Fatal Pie' — some very clever cartoon work by the American Caricaturist. The three-part Pathe…