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: 1915-02-06
Summary:

The chief attraction in the Victoria last night was the good show of McClements, who again scored a big success in their comedy 'The Earl and the Girl' and a high comedy sketch, 'Goodbye for Ever.' The current programme also included 'Fantomas'; 'Wireless from…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-20
Summary:

The new programme at the Victoria contains the film 'The Great Sinner,' two excellent sets of new war pictures and two or three good comics. Lilliputian Troupe are due to open at the Victoria about March 1.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-22
Summary:

The big picture at the Victoria this weekend is 'The Great Sinner.' There are also some comics in the bill, and the war pictures, including 'Wireless from the War.'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-18
Summary:

The central attraction of the Bijou is a well-arranged version of Tennyson's 'Enoch Arden.' The comics are also very good, and the string band continues to meet with appreciation.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-07
Summary:

Yesterday afternoon, the Victoria was crowded with military and naval spectators and their families, who accepted the management's invitation to a special show of war pictures. At the 9.15 performance, a new programme was put on, including the most up-to-date war pictures. The long film,…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-13
Summary:

An interesting collection of pictures is being shown at the Bijou just now, chief among which is the film 'Life at the Bottom of the Sea.' 'The Sewer' is a highly dramatic story-film, and there are two good comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-28
Summary:

Michael Perrin' is the leading feature in the matinee which took place at the Bijou Theatre. Some of the comic films are really good, according to the report.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-07
Summary:

The war pictures shown at the Victoria Theatre are fresh and interesting, while, in addition to one or two excellent comics, the fifth and sixth episodes of 'The Perils of Pauline' are on show. These include a sensational incident in a New York Chinese joss house, and a remarkable…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-11
Summary:

The new instalments of 'The Perils of Pauline' at the Victoria Theatre have been drawing big houses during the weekend. The current programme also contains some excellent war pictures and a couple of good comics. Beginning from Wednesday June 18, a full orchestra, under the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-22
Summary:

The success of the series 'The Perils of Pauline' is testified by the crowded houses at the Victoria on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and last night. The Adventures will be continued in next Friday's programme. In addition to the Pauline pictures, there was a most interesting film…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-06
Summary:

So popular is the Pauline series at the Victoria Theatre that the house has several times refused admission to late comers. The newest instalments, which were put on for the first time on Friday night, include perhaps the most sensational jump ever shown on the film, and many other engrossing…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-31
Summary:

The new programme at the Victoria Theatre is the most excellent one. It contains two complete episodes from Sir A. Conan Doyle's 'Sherlock Holmes,' two sets of very fine war pictures, various comics, and probably one of the best life pictures.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-09
Summary:

An excellent new programme began on Saturday night at the Bijou Theatre, containing some fine comics and a very elaborate film drama 'The Veiled Dansense.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-17
Summary:

An 'all comic' programme is being put on at the Victoria Theatre tonight. The selection at the disposal of the management is a large one.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-28
Summary:

People who want a good laugh should pay a visit to the Victoria Theatre while 'Wiffles' Mascot Umbrella' is being shown. The new Victoria programme has also two splendid sets of war pictures, another set of Sherlock Holmes pictures and some excellent minor comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-04
Summary:

There was a big house at the Victoria Theatre last night, the principal items on the programme being two remarkably good War Gazettes and a most ingenious detective story film 'The Trap.' In this some more of the thrilling adventures of the lady detective, Miss Bordoni, are seen. There…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-15
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre is presented 'Lucille Love,' a new series of the magnificent sister-film to 'The Perils of Pauline.' New comic pictures and a drama will be exhibited as well.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-21
Summary:

The weekend programme at the Victoria Theatre, which has been received by its many patrons, has consisted of Parts 3 and 4 of 'Lucille Love,' some first-class war pictures, and 'My Cousin, You Know.' The new programme which begins tonight includes Parts 5 and 6 of '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-09-28
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is showing a very fascinating programme these nights. Besides the thrilling episode of 'Lucille Love,' some very amusing comics are given. The war pictures are also good.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-30
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre the serial performance of 'Lucille Love' has come to its 9th and 10th episodes. Tomorrow, the 11th and 12 episodes. 'The Boat Race Mystery,' 'Rocambole' and new comic pictures will be staged next week.