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: 1914-04-04 - 1914-04-07
Summary:

Film screenings including 'Nickwinter Finds the Joconda' and 'American Weekly'; Screening of British Gazette; Songs and dances performances by Violet Victoria and J. Sheridan

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-04 - 1914-04-07
Summary:

Performance by Victoria and Sheridan; a fine selection of pictures, including 'American Weekly,' 'British Gazette,' and 'Nick Winter Finds the Stolen Joconda.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-23 - 1914-05-27
Summary:

Film screening of 'Out on the Deep' (10,000 ft, 8 parts); Screening of British and German Gazette; Performances by The Gibson Girls

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-23 - 1914-05-26
Summary:

For 4 nights only, commencing May 23, the great sensational drama 'Out on the Deep' (length 10,000 feet in 8 parts); also British & German Gazette; last 2 nights of 'The Gibson Girls.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-29 - 1914-09-01
Summary:

Film screening of 'Rocambole: The Mysterious Count' (2nd Series)(4 parts, 7,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's Cartoon and British Gazette

6
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-17
Summary:

Ashes of Happiness' is a two part dramatic coloured picture in which family misunderstanding is at last happily received. 'Snow sports in Switzerland' is an excellent 'interest' film; while the British Gazette and several good comics make up an attractive evening.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-04
Summary:

The current programme at the Victoria Theatre includes 'Colonel Heeza Liar, explorer' which provokes the audience to roars of laughter. Other good humorous films are 'Friend of the Family,' 'Knight Errant' and 'Bunny and a game of golf,' while 'The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-27 - 1915-12-29
Summary:

On Dec 28, the thrilling drama 'From Circus to Race Course' in 3 parts, the interesting picture; 'The Black Sea Fleet,' Russian bombardment of Turkish Coast Etc; also Pathe's British Gazette and other interesting pictures; on Dec 31, 'The Clue of the Cigar Band,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-27 - 1915-12-29
Summary:

The thrilling drama in 3 parts, 'From Circus to Race Course,' on Tuesday, 28th December, 1915. The interesting picture, 'The Black Sea Fleet.' Pathe's British gazette included. Comic and interesting pictures included. 'The Clue of the Cigar Band' and other…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-28 - 1915-12-28
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Circus to Race Course' (3 parts) and 'The Black Sea Fleet'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Also comics & interesting pictures; Coming film: 'The Clue of the Cigar Band'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-29 - 1915-12-30
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Circus to Race Course' (3 parts) and 'The Black Sea Fleet'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Also comics & interesting pictures; Coming film: 'The Clue of the Cigar Band'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-30 - 1915-12-31
Summary:

On Dec 31, the thrilling detective drama 'The Clue of the Cigar Band' in 3 reels; also Pathe's British Gazette and 'The Big 3' (Keystone Comic), come and have a good laugh.

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-30
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre programme for Tuesday, last night and tonight include a new Pathe's Gazette and some war pictures. Other features are one or two good little comics, a beautiful series of views of Genoa, and a dramatic film 'From Circus to Racecourse.' The programme for…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-30
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is showing another good all-round programme this week, including Pathe's British Gazette, a series showing the bombardment of the Turkish coast by the Russian Black Sea fleet, some beautiful panoramic views of Genoa, good comics in 'The Riot,' 'The Heart…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-30
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre 'From Circus to Racecourse' is being screened whereas 'The Clue of the Cigar Band' is to be shown on Friday. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-30 - 1915-12-31
Summary:

The thrilling detective drama in 3 parts, 'The Clue of the Cigar Band,' on 31st December, 1915. Pathe's British gazette included. Keystone comics including 'The Big 3.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-31 - 1915-12-31
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Clue of the Cigar Band' (3 parts) and 'The Big 3' (Keystone comic); Also screening of Pathe's British Gazette

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-01 - 1916-01-03
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Clue of the Cigar Band' (3 parts) and 'The Big 3' (Keystone comic); Also screening of Pathe's British Gazette

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-06 - 1916-01-08
Summary:

A real society drama, 'The Polo Champion,' on Friday, 7th January. 'The Signal of Death' in 2 parts. British Gazette included. Comics including 'New Cure for Gout' [sic], 'Guarding Adolphins' and 'The Boy, The Bust, The Bath.'

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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'…