A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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121
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-22
Summary:

The current programme at the Victoria Theatre is a most interesting one. It contains a new Pathe Gazette, a fine war picture illustrative of the training which the French recruits are undergoing and an exceedingly clever 'Wiffles' comedy, in which M. Prince appears in quite a new and…

122
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-25
Summary:

The current programme at the Victoria contains abundance of interesting matter. There are two fresh episodes of the serial 'Greed,' a Pathe Gazette, a splendid Max Linder picture and a variety of comics. Tomorrow, night there will be a change of programme.

123
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-29
Summary:

The Iron Claw' is drawing crowded houses at the Victoria. The current programme contains the 7th and 8th episodes thereof, together with an excellent Pathe Gazette and two very instructive films 'The Cotton Industry' and 'A Visit to the Zoo.' In addition, there is an…

124
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-12 - 1917-02-13
Summary:

On Feb 13, the magnificent photoplay, 11th and 12th episodes of 'Greed'; Pathe's Gazette and various comics.

125
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-19
Summary:

Another good programme at the Victoria Theatre on Friday and Saturday attracted full houses. In addition to further instalments of 'The Iron Claw' serial, a splendid Pathe Gazette and new set of war pictures were shown; also a very good descriptive film showing the wonderful acrobatic…

126
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-12 - 1917-03-14
Summary:

On Mar 15, the final episode of 'Greed'; 'Pathe's Gazette,' 'War Pictures'; comics: Chaplin, & Keystone; on Mar 16, 'Salombo,' sequel to 'Quo Vadis,' don't miss this great film.

127
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-15 - 1917-03-17
Summary:

On Mar 16, the great historical and spectacular drama 'Salomba' [sic] in 6 parts, from the novel by Gustave Flaubert; Pathe's Gazette: 'The Great War Series' (D.18); Chaplin and Keystone comics; on Mar 20, 'Julius Caesar.'

128
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-19 - 1917-03-21
Summary:

On Mar 20, 'Julius Caesar' in 4 parts, the world's greatest film play; Pathe's Gazette and various comics; great attractions for the weekend.

129
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.

130
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-05 - 1917-04-07
Summary:

On Apr 6, the greatest of all comedies, 'The Submarine Pirate,' featuring Syd Chaplin, see the submarines, torpedos, broadsides, thrills; the beautiful drama 'The Rival's Daughter' in 2 parts; Pathe's latest gazettes and other interesting films; on Apr 13, the long…

131
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-10 - 1917-04-11
Summary:

On Apr 10, 5th and 6th episode of the great detective serial, 'Zudora'; last two nights of the famous violinist Cor De Bly; Pathe's Gazettes and comics; on Apr 13, continuation of the 'Iron Claw.'

132
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-12 - 1917-04-14
Summary:

On Apr 13, Pathe's famous serial, 15th and 16th episodes of 'The Iron Claw'; interesting: Pathe's Gazettes; Charlie in 'The Masquerader'; on Apr 18, performance by Lolita Ramos.

133
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-16 - 1917-04-18
Summary:

On Apr 17, performance by Ramos; 7th and 8th episodes of 'Zudora'; Pathe's Gazette, Pathe's American News; also various comics.

134
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…

135
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-14 - 1917-05-14
Summary:

On May 15, Pathe's great photoplay, a beautiful comedy drama 'Lena Rivers' in 5 parts, strong acting and wonderful scenery; Pathe's Gazettes; comic, scenic, instructive films; on May 18, 'Who's Guilty,' 1st and 2nd series.

136
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-28 - 1917-05-30
Summary:

On May 29, 'The High Hand,' an inspiring romance of love, politics, capital & labour in 6 parts; Pathe's Gazette and various comics; on June 1, 3rd & 4th series of 'Who's Guilty.'

137
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-14 - 1917-06-18
Summary:

On June 15, 7th and 8th series of 'Who's Guilty,' 'Beyond Recall' and 'Truth Crushed to Earth'; Pathe's Gazette; on Jun 21, grand benefits.

138
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.

139
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-05 - 1917-07-07
Summary:

On July 6, performance by Humphrey Bishop; 13th and 14th series of 'Who's Guilty,' 'The Goad of Jealousy' and 'The Irony of Justice'; Pathe's Gazettes.

140
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…