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: 1909-02-05
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph, No. 2 Zetland Street, showed many beautiful films of varied subjects like pictures of comedy, travel and educational advantage. The machine is a particularly good one, and the entertainment well repays a visit.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-25
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company staged two short musical comedies at the Victoria Theatre last night. Messrs Le Blane, Vack, Burgess, Miss Gertrude St. Clair, Miss Teddy Martin and Miss Eugenie Le Blane did well in their parts. The songs and choruses were as good as ever.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-10 - 1916-01-12
Summary:

On Jan 11, the side splitting comedy 'Wiffles and the Millionaire' in 3 parts; the powerful two-part drama 'The Borken Oath'; also Pathe's British Gazette; 'The Hidden Nest Egg'; 'Iron and Steel Industry (Bombay)'; 'Billy Boy's Revenge…

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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'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-21 - 1916-02-24
Summary:

Tonight! Great race week attractions - all comedy programme; performance by the Melbourne Comedy Company; last performance of 'The Sentry Box, the Soldier and the Maid,' 'The Hongkong Suffragette,' and 'The Squaints,' etc; complete change of programme tomorrow, also…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-21 - 1916-02-21
Summary:

Great race week attractions tonight. Enormous success of The Melbourne Company. All comedy programme including The Sentry Box, the Soldier and the Maid, and the Hongkong Suffragette and Squaints, etc. Also the Keystone film, 'His Sister's Kids,' and a selection of latest cinema…

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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.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-03-03 - 1916-03-04
Summary:

All comedy picture programme from Friday to Sunday on 3rd, 4th and 5th March. For three nights only. Also 'Great Sale at Rightaways' by The Melbourne Comedy Company. See The Flapper, The Scotch Girl, The Manager, The Secretary and The Customers.

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-09-02 - 1916-09-04
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) The seventh episode of 'The Black Box' (by Universal) in 2 parts are displayed tonight. Photo of the actor (Herbert Rawlinson) included. Dramas including 'The Single Act' (by the Lubin company) and 'The Vavasour…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-01 - 1917-05-02
Summary:

On May 2, the marvellous drama 'The Broken Oath' in 5 parts, wonderful acting and scenery; comedy, 3rd series of 'Rufus Wallingford' [sic]; 'Every Inch a Hero,' Pathe's Gazettes; the concert is cancelled; 'Sold' will be screened at the Bijou for two…

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

Screening of 'The Broken Oath', 'Rufus Wallingford' (3rd Series), 'Every Inch A Hero', Pathe's Gazettes; 'Sold' will be screened at Bijou Theatre

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-02 - 1917-05-02
Summary:

Coming screening of 'The Broken Oath', 'Wallingford' (3rd episode), Comics and Gazettes; Coming film: 'Love's Frailty' (Pathe Color) featuring Mlle Robinne

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-02
Summary:

There is another change of programme at the Victoria Theatre tonight, when the 3rd 'Wallingford' episode will be shown, and also a very fine Film d'Art Company's picture, relating to the present war, entitled 'The Broken Oath.' On Friday 'Love's Frailty,…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-03 - 1917-05-03
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Broken Oath', 'Rufus Wallingford' (3rd Series), 'Every Inch A Hero', Pathe's Gazettes

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

Screening of 'The Broken Oath', 'Wallingford' (3rd episode), Comics and Gazettes; Coming film: 'Love's Frailty' (Pathe Color) featuring Mlle Robinne

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-09 - 1917-06-12
Summary:

On June 9, showing 'The Bride of Mystery,' featuring Lucille Love and Hugo, complete in 3 parts; 'A Page in Life' [sic] in 2 parts, featuring Anna Little and Herbert Rawlinson of the 'Master Key'; also comedies.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-27 - 1916-06-29
Summary:

From June 27-29, showing two thrilling dramas 'A Race for the Rubies' in 3 parts; 'The Legacy' in 2 parts; also comedies.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-30 - 1917-07-03
Summary:

On June 30 and for 4 nights only, showing a thrilling drama 'The Hand Society' in 5 parts; also comedies.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-22 - 1918-02-25
Summary:

Programme tonight, a great Gold Rooster play in 5 parts, 'Miss Nobody,' featuring Gladys Hulette. Also Pathe Gazette and splendid comedy. The romantic and thrilling serial 'The Fatal Ring' with their favourite artist Pearl White will commence sometime in March next. Booking…

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-05 - 1918-03-05
Summary:

Programme, tonight for 5th, 6th and 7th March, the continuation of 'The Great Secret,' 13th and 14th episodes, entitled 'The Struggle' and 'The Escape.' Pathe's Gazette and screaming comedy. Watch for the opening date of 'The Fatal Ring' with Pearl…