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: 1916-03-22
Summary:

The Germans and German sympathisers in Mexico began an active campaign to compel the Mexican newspapers to print their reports. An independent newspaper was established by those who received German Education, splendid war films are being shown regularly in the Salon Rojo with great success.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-05 - 1916-05-05
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Charlie Chaplin by the Sea' and 'Exploits of Elaine'; Coming film: 'Dolly of the Dailies' and 'What Happened to Mary'

123
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-09 - 1916-05-09
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Dolly of the Dailies' (1st episodes) as sequel to 'What Happened to Mary', 'Professor Millar's Vision' (2 parts), 'Max as Snapshotter' and 'The Alarm' (Keystone, 2 parts); Screening of Pathe's British Gazette…

124
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-10 - 1916-05-11
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Dolly of the Dailies' (1st episodes) as sequel to 'What Happened to Mary', 'Professor Millar's Vision' (2 parts), 'Max as Snapshotter' and 'The Alarm' (Keystone, 2 parts); Screening of Pathe's British Gazette…

125
Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-16
Summary:

The Exploits of Elaine,' 'The Foundling' and 'Dolly of the Dailies' will be shown at the Victoria.

126
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-18
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is providing capital programmes and 'The Foundling' was the star of the evening at the Victoria Theatre. Pathe's British Gazette was also a most interesting series of pictures. 'Blacky's Adventures,' 'Dolly of the Dailies,' are also…

127
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-30 - 1916-05-30
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Paddy's Heroism' (3 parts), 'Dolly of the Dailies' (3rd episodes, 3 parts) featuring Mary Fuller, 'Max and Jealous Husband' and 'Those Happy Days' (Keystone); Coming A Grand Gala Night

128
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-31 - 1916-06-01
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Paddy's Heroism' (3 parts), 'Dolly of the Dailies' (3rd episodes, 3 parts) featuring Mary Fuller, 'Max and Jealous Husband' and 'Those Happy Days' (Keystone); Coming A Grand Gala Night

129
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-12 - 1916-06-14
Summary:

Films screenings including Pathe's 'Under the Tricolor' (3 reels), 'Dolly of the Dailies' (4th and last episodes) and 'Jonah Day' (Keystone Comic); Screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Boxing and fencing performances

130
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-15 - 1916-06-15
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Under the Tricolor' (3 reels), 'Dolly of the Dailies' (4th and last episodes) and 'Jonah Day'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette

131
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.

132
Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-21
Summary:

The Friday, Saturday and Sunday programme at the Victoria Theatre was as well patronised as such an excellent bill of fare deserved to be. The Pathe Gazette was a particularly good one and the special war pictures beyond praise. The centre-piece was a beautifully staged romantic play: 'The…

133
Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-04
Summary:

An extremely good programme has been put on at the Victoria during the weekend. Dr. Rowe and Madame Mora performed. The pictures included some more war films and a good Pathe Gazette; another of the clever Bray Cartoons dealing with the exploits of a police dog. Another feature was a further…

134
Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-25
Summary:

There was a big house at the Victoria on Saturday night when the closing scenes of the popular 'Black Box' film were screened. A special feature of the programme was a new Wiffles picture, representing that hero in as amusing a light as ever. The new Pathe Gazette and war pictures were…

135
Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-30
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre was crowded to the doors on Saturday night, when an interestingly varied programme was offered. The principal item was an abbreviated but most successful version of Moliere's 'Malade Imaginer.' The acting was of a very high order and the mounting of the piece…

136
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-09
Summary:

There was an exceptionally fine programme at the Victoria Theatre last night. The films throughout being of a very high order of merit. In addition to the usual topical and war films, the feature picture was 'The Treasure of Tregor,' a fascinating romance. The first appearance was made…

137
Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-09
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre, during the past few nights, the main attraction has been the opening instalments of the new serial: 'The Iron Claw,' a piece which furnishes thrills and sensations without stint. The new war pictures and Pathe Gazette are quite up to their usual good standard,…

138
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-09
Summary:

A reminder is given that there will be cinematograph performance for members of the Peak Club and their friends on Wednesday. The main features of which will be War films. Surplus profits will be devoted to War Charities Admission.

139
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-31
Summary:

Last night at the Victoria Theatre, there was a good attendance for the new programme. This included some excellent war pictures, a most interesting descriptive film dealing with the manners and customs of the Annamites, a couple of comedies, and the 7th and 8th episodes of the popular film…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-12
Summary:

Crammed houses have again been the rule at the Victoria Theatre over the weekend. The Pathe Gazette, the war pictures and 'Wiffles' Escape' were all first-class stuff and quite up to Messrs. Pathe's usual form. Two more episodes of 'The Iron Claw' were shown, and…