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: 1912-04-01 - 1912-04-30
Summary:

The latest Gazette and Graphic News of the world every evening at 9.15 p.m.; Viola performance by The Sisters Lilian; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-04-01 - 1912-04-26
Summary:

(Flower Street) The latest gazette and graphic news of the world. Performance by Viola Lilian and The Sister Price. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-12
Summary:

The tuneful singing and artistic dancing of the Sisters Price are charming all audiences at the Bijou Scenic Theatre, and the pictures are as good as ever, with the latest gazette and graphic news of the world a very acceptable leading feature.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-11 - 1913-01-14
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. including 'A Hydro-aeroplane Elopement' [sic] by Max Linder. Gazette and graphic news are included. Performances by Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Gladys Spencer. Pictures only at 7:15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-08
Summary:

Des Voeux Road, is soon to feature on the Gazette pictures in the cinemas at Home. This morning an operator attached to the Astatic Film Co. Shanghai was busy taking pictures in the vicinity of King Edward Hotel.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-07 - 1915-06-09
Summary:

On June 8, the thrilling detective dramas, 'Harry the Swell' and 'On the Santa F. E. Trail'; latest gazettes; comic, interesting & historical pictures; On June 11, 7th & 8th episodes of the 'Perils of Pauline.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-09 - 1915-08-10
Summary:

On Aug 10, a powerful drama 'Everyone His Own Destiny' in 3 parts, 'Wiffles Has Two Engagements'; Gazettes and Keystone Comics.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-04 - 1915-10-06
Summary:

The thirteenth and fourteenth episodes of 'Lucille Love' on Tuesday, 5th October, 1915. The detective serial in 2 parts, 'Wild West' with Nick Winter. Gazette with Serbian Army included. Comics 'Wheelbarrow Race' is shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-19
Summary:

The pictures at the 'Palisade' were excellent and very clear together with the al fresco conditions. The 'Gazette' showing several of the last movements of Lord Kitchener was particularly acceptable.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-07-21
Summary:

Tonight's change of programme at the Palisade, Kowloon, includes a wonderful film entitled 'The Port of Missing Men,' which is similar to 'A Prisoner of Zenda'; comic and gazette also will be included.

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-28
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre, on Friday, screened a war play of unusual interest: 'The Menace,' which is not only staged and mounted in the Film d'Art Company's best manner, but which unfolds a most strikingly ingenious plot. There was also a new Gazette, equal is point of quality to…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-28 - 1917-03-03
Summary:

On Mar 2, 'Two Little Vagabonds,' 1st episode in 4 parts; 'Another's Fault' and 'The Great War'; interesting: 'Florence Rose Fashions' and 'Betty Prepares for Cool Weather'; comic: 'A Film Johnnie' by Chaplin.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-28
Summary:

Last night, a very pretty four-part story film 'For Love of a Maid' was shown at the Victoria Theatre. The leading role is in the hands of Miss Jackie Saunders, and the whole thing is exceedingly well done. We are informed that the Victoria management will soon be presenting a film…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-01 - 1917-03-01
Summary:

Screening of 'Two Little Vagabonds' (1st episode), 'The Great War', Interesting: 'Florence Rose Fashions' (Betty Prepards For Cool Weather) and 'A Film Johnnie' by Chaplin

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-02 - 1917-03-03
Summary:

Screening of 'The Two Little Vagabonds' (1st episode), story of Pierre Decourielle, adapted by Geo. R. Sims and Arthur Shirley; 'The Great War (Series D15)' depicting interesting incidents of the Eastern Front and Comics

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-02 - 1917-03-05
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Two Little Vagabonds' (1st episode), 'The Great War', Interesting: 'Florence Rose Fashions' (Betty Prepards For Cool Weather) and 'A Film Johnnie' by Chaplin

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-05 - 1917-03-07
Summary:

On Mar 6, 17th and 18th episodes of 'Greed'; 'The Great War' and various comics; on Mar 8, 2nd episode of 'Two Little Vagabonds.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-05
Summary:

The weekend programme at the Victoria Theatre has, as its chief attraction, a remarkable film version of the popular melodrama 'The Two Little Vagabonds.' The staging is quite in Messrs. Pathe's best style, and the various roles are in the hands of French artists, many of whom…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-06 - 1917-03-08
Summary:

Screening of 'Greed' (17th & 18th episodes), The Great War and Various Comics; Coming film: 'Two Little Vagabonds'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-08 - 1917-03-10
Summary:

On Mar 9, 2nd episode of 'Two Little Vagabonds' in 4 parts; 'The Great War,' Keystone, Chaplin, and other comics.