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: 1914-01-01
Summary:

A cricket match will be played on Hong Kong Cricket Club and the Theatre Royal will be closed. 'Manon Lescaut' is shown at the Victoria. Pathe Gazette and 'That Scamp Ferdinand' will be in the Bijou's New Year offerings.

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-29
Summary:

The Beggar Prince' and 'Max Linder as a Toreador' were the principal films shown at the Victoria Theatre. Another feature is the Pathe's Gazette of recent events. Performance by Miss May Yohe.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-06
Summary:

The Carsons presenting 'Pastimes on the Prairies,' commenced an engagement at the Victoria Theatre. Pathe's Gazette and other films completed an excellent programme.

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-27
Summary:

The principal film shown at the Victoria Theatre tonight is dramatic. 'For the Sake of a Throne,' Keystone comics and Pathe's Gazette fill up an attractive programme.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-06 - 1915-08-06
Summary:

Films screenings including 'A Queen's Love' (3 parts) and 'Sherlock Holmes in The Musgrave Ritual'; Screening of Pathe's Gazette and Keystone Comics

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-07 - 1915-08-09
Summary:

Films screenings including 'A Queen's Love' (3 parts) and 'Sherlock Holmes in The Musgrave Ritual'; Screening of Pathe's Gazette and Keystone Comics

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-24
Summary:

The Melbourne Comedy Company, Eileen Melbourne, Tom Melbourne, scored another big success at the Victoria Theatre. Tonight is the last night of this programme. The 'movies' consist entirely of comedies with the exception of Pathe's Gazette.

8
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.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-03-29
Summary:

The first two episodes of an exciting detective film 'Zudora' are being screened. The programmed issued, which includes humorous pictures and Pathe 'Gazette' is an excellent one.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-23
Summary:

Two further episodes of 'Who's Guilty?' are the main feature provided a the Victoria Theatre. Interesting Pathe's Gazette and other pictures are also included.

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-07
Summary:

Previous to Mr. Joseph Blascheck's appearance on the stage an excellent programme of pictures 'Who's Guilty' and Pathe's Gazette was provided. Pathe's Gazette, a film featuring incidents in the Great War, and a comic sketch picture by an American cartoonist…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-18 - 1917-08-18
Summary:

Screening of 'The Shielding Shadow' (3rd and 4th episodes), 'Spring Time on the Riviera' (colour), Pathe News; Coming film: Max Linder in 'Max, Victim of the Clutching Hand'

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-14 - 1917-09-14
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'The Shielding Shadow' (11th & 12th episodes), 'Annals of the War', Pathe's British, American and French Gazettes, 'Court House Crooks' featuring Ford Sterling

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-15 - 1917-09-15
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's 'The Shielding Shadow' (11th & 12th episodes), 'Annals of the War', Pathe's British, American and French Gazettes, 'Court House Crooks' featuring Ford Sterling

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-05
Summary:

The Chimes,' the work of Charles Dickens is now screened while the 'Annals of the War' are proceeding with No. 4 of the series.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-12 - 1917-10-12
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'The Manor House Mystery', British and American Gazettes 'Annals of the War', 'Wanted a Husband' (comic); Coming films: Jackie Saunders in 'The Grip of Evil'

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-13 - 1917-10-13
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's 'The Manor House Mystery', British and American Gazettes 'Annals of the War', 'Wanted a Husband' (comic); Coming films: Jackie Saunders in 'The Grip of Evil'

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-13 - 1917-11-13
Summary:

Screening of 'Grip of Evil' featuring Jackie Saunders, 'Study of Birds', 'Annals of the War' and Comics: 'Luke Late Lunchers' and 'Feeding the Kitty'

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-14 - 1917-11-15
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Grip of Evil' featuring Jackie Saunders, 'Study of Birds', 'Annals of the War' and Comics: 'Luke Late Lunchers' and 'Feeding the Kitty'

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-19 - 1917-11-19
Summary:

Screening of Jackie Sauders' 'Grip of Evil' (3rd & 4th episodes) and 'Annals of the War'; Coming film: Pathe's 'Mystery of the Double Cross'