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: 1916-05-23
Summary:

Up to the 25th inst. Pathe's most beautiful coloured picture in four parts, entitled 'The beloved Vagabond,' adapted from the famous work of William J. Locke, will be screened at the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-24
Summary:

His Excellency the Governor and a party of ten attended the Victoria Theatre. Performance by the Humphrey Bishop Company, Miss Nora Noon and Mr. Stanley Vilven. 'The Beloved Vagabond' and two of Pathe's Gazettes on the screen were thoroughly enjoyed.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-26
Summary:

The large audience at the Victoria Theatre thoroughly enjoyed the programme. The Humphrey Bishop Company and Miss Sybil Keymer were well appreciated. 'The Beloved Vagabond' was well screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-21
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre has made changes in their weekly time table. The matinee programmes will contain items of the same night's performances. A serial film 'Judex' will start on Sunday next.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-05
Summary:

The 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Seven Pearls.' Serial film 'Judex' will be screened and there will be a performance by The Ginks and the company on Sunday. The American Gazette will be screened soon.

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Headline: The Ginks
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-09
Summary:

The performance of the Ginks at the Victoria Theatre was very good. Miss Violet Harley and Billy Weston became an instant favourite. The clever fooling of Sylvesters in their Military duet also gained hearty appreciation and the two episodes of 'Judex?' [sic] increased the interest.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-19
Summary:

The Seven Pearls' was shown at the Victoria Theatre. The programme contained 'Lonesome Luke' comedies, the British Gazette including several of the famous Bairnsfather cartoons and excellent music provided by the orchestra. On Sunday next episodes of 'Judex?' [sic] will…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-26
Summary:

The further instalments of 'The Seven Pearls' are increasingly exciting, featuring Mollie King. The rest of the programme was very good and was much enjoyed. 'Judex' will be shown soon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-02
Summary:

A good programme was submitted at the Victoria Theatre. The conclusion of 'The Seven Pearls,' a comic 'A Lesson in Flirtation,' and a photoplay 'The Little Sisters' were shown. The final episode of 'Judex?' [sic] will be shown soon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-05
Summary:

There will be a special matinee at the Victoria Theatre where two serial films 'Judex' and 'Seven Pearls' and comic films will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-23
Summary:

There is a varied programme of pictures provided for the patrons of the Victoria Theatre this week. The final episode of 'The Terror of the Range' is to be screened together with 'The Yellow Ticket,' featuring Fannie Ward. And also a film version of 'Jack and the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-29
Summary:

One of the principal pictures at the Victoria Theatre this week was 'The Beloved Vagabond.' There was also showing 'Him and the Others,' featuring Harold Lloyd. A comedy, 'Mama's Boy' also proved a great attraction. It is with regret that we notice the rapid…