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: 1913-05-05
Summary:

There was a large attendance on Saturday night and 'The Usurer' was shown at the Victoria. Miss Ardea also gained popularity. 'Les Miserables,' a film of Victor Hugo's great work, is expected daily.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-12
Summary:

Tomorrow is the last night of Howard Sisters at the Victoria Theatre. On Wednesday, 'Les Miserables,' which has been long expected, will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-15
Summary:

Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables' is the story being given at the Victoria Theatre with the aid of magnificent films which take 3 hours to operate. The story is such as rivets the attention, and the successful exhibitions in Shanghai, India, and other parts of the world will surely…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-16
Summary:

A large number of audience was disappointed as they were not able to watch Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables' due to the huge demand. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-20
Summary:

Tonight is the last night of 'Les Miserables' at the Bijou Theatre. Those who have not seen this perfectly produced and finely acted drama should not miss this opportunity. Seats can be booked at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-18
Summary:

Chicago, Nov. 14 – Athletics and entertainment are encouraged by the governor of the prison and the State Board of Control, to arouse the interest and spirit of the men under detention. Moving pictures are shown several evenings a week at the Anamosa Prison, and the governor says that these and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-21
Summary:

The Flower Girl' with Maisie Fromet of 'Les Miserables' playing the leading role will be screened upon request at the Victoria Theatre. Some very costly films of Charlie Chaplin have been secured by the management and will be shown later.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-21
Summary:

The programme includes a serial film 'The Black Box' and war pictures, particularly the British Gazette. There was a good feature 'The Golden Sword Knot' and the comic cartoon picture 'The Police Dog No. 1' raised many a hearty laugh. The band of the 18th Infantry…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-18
Summary:

At Victoria Theatre a programme including the drama 'Who's Guilty?' was given. Other pictures were three comics and the American and British Gazettes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-04
Summary:

The striking picture showing the movement of the horse is a Pathe Freres colour production 'The Horse.' The 15th and 16th episodes of the 'Fatal Ring' become increasingly interesting. And also Captain Bruce Bairnsfather's Cartoon with American and British Gazettes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-18
Summary:

A beautiful Pathe Colour series 'Life in a Fresh Water Aquarium' is now being shown at the Victoria. The last two episodes of 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White, and the British and American Gazette are also shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-27
Summary:

An excellent programme was given on Saturday evening at the Victoria Theatre. The British Gazette and the five reel film 'The On-the-Square Girl,' and the comedy 'Luke and the Wild Woman' proved very interesting and funny. More amusing pictures including 'The Torture of…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-12
Summary:

The first two episodes of 'Seven Pearls' and a Pathe Gold Rooster film 'Simon the Jester,' taken from the novel by W. J. Locke, featuring Edwin Arden, Irene Warfield and Alma Tell will be screened. New comics and British and American Gazettes will be screened next week.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-12
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre, the 9th and 10th episodes of 'The Seven Pearls' were shown, featuring Molly King. Film plot included. Interesting items including Max Linder film, British Gazette and Pathe colour film 'Spitzbergen' will be exhibited.

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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: 1918-08-23
Summary:

A large audience enjoyed the good fare presented at the cinemas. The Gazettes, both British and American, were as interesting as ever, and Harold Harold 's 'The Tip.' A five part Pathe play 'The Mark of Cain' with Mrs. Vernon Castle and Antonio Moreno in the leading…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-11
Summary:

The programme the Victoria Theatre management is presenting tonight is very attractive. Frank Keenan, America's greatest character actor, will be seen in 'Todd of the Times.' The British Gazette is full of vivid pictures. 'Billy Blazes, Esqr.' [sic] featuring Harold…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-01
Summary:

A very attractive programme has been arranged by the Victoria Theatre management for tonight 'Go Get'em Garringer.' [sic] The British Gazette is up-to-date and very meaty, while the comic is well up to previous standards.