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: 1914-11-05
Summary:

The war pictures about military preparations and declaration of hostilities will be exhibited at the Victoria Theatre.

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Headline: The Cinemas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-14
Summary:

Victoria Theatre: A film showing an excellent series of war pictures occupied the Victoria Theatre, including the British Army and the doings in Belgium. Performances by Mr. Robert Douglas and Miss Hilda Barry; Bijou Scenic Theatre: A new selection of war films commences tonight, including Pathe…

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Headline: At the Cinema
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-19
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre, tonight sensation lovers will be pleased with the third of the Rocambole series, 'The Missing Marquis.' At the Victoria, performances by Bert Flatt and Miss Flo. Brooks. 'Playing with his Luck' will be shown. Manager Blake promises another series of war…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-01-07
Summary:

Fascination,' and 'The Mocking Actress' are shown at the Victoria Theatre. Further war pictures are to be shown at an early date.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-01-12
Summary:

The management of Victoria Theatre has issued invitations to the naval and military authorities to witness the war pictures.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-10
Summary:

War pictures continue to be a prominent feature of the show at the Victoria Theatre. Pathe's 'On the Ocean's Battlefields' and a number of amusing films are shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-19
Summary:

The war pictures screen at the Victoria Theatre are interesting and Max Linder never failed to keep up the fun. This week's feature is a Sherlock Holmes series

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-23
Summary:

A grand benefit performance will be held at the Victoria Theatre on behalf of the poor sufferers of Canton, with the last series of 'Perils of Pauline' and also the latest war pictures. The next thrilling pictures to be staged will be 'Lucille Love,' 'Queen's Lover…

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-11
Summary:

Victoria Theatre has offered great attractions to the public. In addition to the latest war pictures, the comics are unique and the selected dramas are all well arranged. Tonight a magnificent drama will be screened.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-15
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre is showing good pictures tonight including 'A Wife's Sacrifice,' 'Love's Young Dream,' 'Save the Queen' and 'Honour Before Wealth.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-15
Summary:

A historical play 'Salambo' in six reels will be exhibited together with new comics and War Pictures. The orchestra is now augmented by a few more instrumentalists.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-31
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre is to be congratulated on securing for exhibition the film of Charlie Chaplin's burlesque 'Carmen.' In addition, war pictures and a fine drama 'Despised' are equally interesting.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-16
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre a modern 3-part drama 'Honour before Wealth' will be screened. The programme includes a detective drama 'The Trunk Mystery' and Keystone Comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-17
Summary:

The Pathe management has announced their intention of presenting another magnificent serial 'Who's Guilty?.' The serial has favourable comments that the Victoria Theatre is to be congratulated on securing the screening rights. The South China Morning Post will publish two complete…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-19
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre has a very attractive film 'La Phalene' tonight in 8 reels. The drama resembles a well-known film very much. This drama very much resembles that well-known film 'Lady of the Camelias.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-24
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is screening a beautiful drama where Ruth Roland figures in the principal role. Extra matinees are announced for children at which instructive pictures will be screened. The film 'Who's Guilty?' is announced for Friday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-28
Summary:

The new serial film 'Who's Guilty' is being shown at the Victoria Theatre. During the weekend the first and second episodes have been screened and have proved very popular. The programme also includes some interesting Gazettes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-18
Summary:

At Victoria Theatre a programme including the drama 'Who's Guilty?' was given. Other pictures were three comics and the American and British Gazettes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-23
Summary:

Two further episodes of 'Who's Guilty?' are the main feature provided a the Victoria Theatre. Interesting Pathe's Gazette and other pictures are also included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-07
Summary:

Previous to Mr. Joseph Blascheck's appearance on the stage an excellent programme of pictures 'Who's Guilty' and Pathe's Gazette was provided. Pathe's Gazette, a film featuring incidents in the Great War, and a comic sketch picture by an American cartoonist…