A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-05
Summary:

With films illustrating the war and topical events, the habits of cormorant and several pictures, this week's programme at the Victoria Theatre makes a strong appeal to all tastes. Grenade-making and throwing is an interesting picture, 'Battle for Freedom' a good drama, and the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-12
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre provides entertainment with variety. 'Wiffles and the Millionaire' is a comedy, 'The Broken Oath' is a long dramatic picture. The 'interest' side is well maintained by films of the Bombay iron and steel industry, 'The Hidden Nest Egg'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-18
Summary:

Tonight at the Victoria Theatre the new programme includes a thrilling drama, in three parts entitled 'Neath the Lion's Paw'; also the one part drama 'The Fisher Girl's Folly' and several interesting and comic films.

24
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-24 - 1916-01-25
Summary:

The powerful dramas in 2 parts, 'A Life Redeemed' and 'Mid Raging Beasts,' both on Tuesday, 25th January, 1916. Comics and interesting pictures included. A night with H.K. Police Reserves with various performances. Pictures including 'Wiffles, the Victim of Jealousy…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-09
Summary:

At the Victoria Cinematograph Theatre the famous Shakespeare's play 'Othello' will be shown on Friday evening. New comics and war films will form part of the programme.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-17 - 1916-02-18
Summary:

Debut of Tom Melbourne and his clever company in The Passing Show on Friday, 18th February, 1916. The drama in 3 reels, 'The Culprit.' Pathe's British Gazette and comic pictures included. The Culprit also in Saturday's matinee.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-19 - 1916-02-19
Summary:

Debut of Tom Melbourne and his clever company in The Passing Show on Saturday, 19th February, 1916. The drama in 3 reels, 'The Culprit.' Pathe's British Gazette and comic pictures included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-03-10 - 1916-03-13
Summary:

Return of Tom Melbourne's Company tonight. An entirely new programme with 'The Telegraph Boy' and 'Caroline.' A sixty minutes of mirth and melody with all comedy picture programme.

29
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-05-02
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre was well attended last night with the Italian War films entitled 'From the Mountains to the Sea.' The proceeds being given in aid of Italian War Charities. Film plot included and two comic items were also given and the theatre orchestra rendered appropriate music…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-18
Summary:

There was a large number of audiences enjoy the screening of 'The Count of Monte Cristo' in Victoria Theatre last night, many of them were French. The programme in Theatre also included the American Gazette and the usual comic.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-12 - 1919-05-14
Summary:

May 12, 13 and 14, 9.15 p.m., House Peters in 'The Hand of Peril' in 5 parts, and various Comics. Matinee Thursday, May 15th at 5.15 p.m., Just Jim featuring Harry D. Carey. Remember Thursday, May 15th, Ruth Roland in a Pathe Cyclonic Serial, 'Hands Up.' Booking at Anderson…

32
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-14
Summary:

An amusing picture 'Pots and Pans Peggy' was showing at the Victoria during the weekend. Miss Gladys Hulette has an amusing and original part as Peggy. Tonight, a splendid film, 'The Terror of the Range' will be screened. Besides these, there will be a gazette and comic, with…

33
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-08 - 1919-10-10
Summary:

Tonight, episodes 11 and 12 of 'The Lightning Raider' and a hilarious Lloyd comic. October 8 Remarks: Today's matinee, boxing match between Carpentier and Smith, and 'Madame and Her Godson.' October 9 Remarks: Today's matinee, dauntless Pearl White in 'The…

34
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-15 - 1919-10-17
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Lightning Raider' episodes 13 and 14. Well-selected News Budget and Comics. October 15 Remarks: Today's matinee, 'Todd of the Times.' October 16 Remarks: Today's matinee, Pearl White in 'The Fatal Ring' episodes 3, 4 and 5.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-27 - 1919-11-27
Summary:

Tonight, episodes 7 and 8 of 'The Tiger's Trail,' also comics and British Gazette. Today's matinee, Gladys Hulette in 'Over the Hill.' Booking at Anderson's.

36
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-04 - 1919-12-08
Summary:

Commencing Friday next, Valeska Suratt in the 5 reels W. Fox drama, 'The New York Peacock.' December 5 & 8 Remarks: On page 10, another ad. on 'The New York Peacock' tonight. Also a Harold Lloyd Comic and Gazette. December 6 Remarks: On page 10, another ad. on 'The…

37
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-09 - 1919-12-11
Summary:

Tonight, Ruth Roland in 'The Tiger's Trail' 11th episode 'In the Breakers' and 12th episode 'The Two Amazons.' 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…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-19 - 1919-12-22
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Bryant Washburn in 'All Wrong.' Also Luke's Comic and Pathe's News. Booking at Anderson's. December 19 & 20 Remarks: Today's matinee, 'The Tiger's Trail' episodes 13 and 14. December 20 Remarks: On page 5,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-13 - 1923-10-13
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, 'Captain Fly-by-Night' and Buster Keaton in 'The Paleface.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' The Star: Today, 'The Kentucky Derby' and 'The Skeleton.' Tomorrow at 6 and 9.15, 'The Flirt.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-20 - 1923-10-20
Summary:

The Coronet: Today, 'The Prisoner of Zenda.' Tomorrow, 'The Kentucky Derby.' The Star: Today, George Arliss in 'Disraeli.' Tomorrow, 'My Wild Irish Rose.'