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: 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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-10
Summary:

Betty Compson, May McAvoy and Bert Lytell are in 'Kick In,' a Paramount picture which opened at the Coronet Theatre today. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-09-10
Summary:

From today onwards, Coronet Theatre will be screening a Paramount picture 'Kick In' featuring Betty Compson, May McAvoy and Bert Lytell.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-11
Summary:

Kick In,' the Paramount picture, is to be screened at the Coronet Theatre today. Betty Compson, May McAvoy, Bert Lytell are the stars. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-11
Summary:

A not unusual plot, only presented in a manner which is as pleasant as it is unexpected gives ample of opportunities to the histrionic talents of Betty Compson, May McAvoy and Bert Lytell, the stars who occupy the stellar roles in 'Kick In,' the Paramount picture which was first shown…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-11
Summary:

Made by Paramount, with Betty Compson, Bert Lytell and May McAvoy in the featured roles and with other outstanding names such as Gareth Hughes, Kathleen Clifford and Walter Long, 'Kick In' is a picture that has much in it which guarantees genuine entertainment. It will open at the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-12
Summary:

Kick In,' the Paramount picture, is showing at the Coronet Theatre till Saturday. Betty Compson, May McAvoy Bert Lytell are the stars.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-09-12
Summary:

In the stage version of 'Kick In,' there were three acts, each build around a big moment in the drama. The hero's past was merely suggested in a conversation, very little attempt was made to draw out the heroine's character or to relate her earlier circumstances. But in the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-13