A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-16
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow night, the Victoria Theatre has a special programme which should make a big appeal to its patrons. The star feature is the great 'Gold Rooster' five-part drama, 'The Spender,' which is one of the most powerfully-acted films ever screened in the Colony.…

122
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-17
Summary:

The very fine programme put on at the Victoria Theatre last night drew a most appreciative audience. The main feature was the five-part film 'The Spender,' which is one of the most exciting and strongly-acted dramas screened in Hong Kong for a long time past. The beautiful Pathe colour…

123
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-18 - 1918-07-20
Summary:

July 18-20. 'The Seven Pearls' episode 11 'The Gems of Jeopardy.' Episode 12 'Buried Alive.' 'From London to Laramie' [sic], two-part Lonesome Luke comedy. British Gazette No. 452.

124
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-20 - 1918-07-22
Summary:

July 21 and 22. 'Judex?' Episode 8 'The Undergrounds of the Chateau Rouge.' Episode 9 'A Miraculous Recovery.' 'Hello, Teacher!' and American Gazette No. 65.

125
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-01 - 1918-08-02
Summary:

August 1-3. The final episode of 'The Seven Pearls.' 'A Lesson in Flirtation.' British Gazette No.454. 'The Little Sisters.'

126
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-02
Summary:

The programme showed last night at the Victoria Theatre was excellent. It will be continued tonight and tomorrow. The principal feature is the fifteenth episode of 'The Seven Pearls.' Another most enjoyable item of the programme is the photoplay 'The Little Sisters,' which is…

127
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-06 - 1918-08-08
Summary:

August 6-8. 'The Song of the Fire.' American Gazette No.69. 'A Bag of Trouble.'

128
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-07
Summary:

The new programme which the Victoria Theatre management put on last night, and which will be continued for two nights longer, was of a most varied and attractive character. Its main feature was the four-part film, 'The Song of Fire,' which is splendidly acted and most elaborately set.…

129
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-09 - 1918-08-12
Summary:

August 9-12. The great French drama 'Instinct.' British Gazette No. 455 and 'The Flirt.'

130
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-13 - 1918-08-05
Summary:

August 4 and 5. The final episode of Judex? American Gazette No.70. 'Hit Him Again,' Harold Lloyd comedy. 'His Godmother,' military comedy in 2 parts.

131
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-13 - 1918-08-15
Summary:

August 13-15. 'The Storm,' 'The Try Out,' pokes and jabs comedy. American Gazette No. 71, 'French Day in Shanghai.' 'The Lamb,' Harold Lloyd and Company.

132
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-14
Summary:

The current programme at the Victoria Theatre is one that should meet with a good deal of appreciation, comprising as it does a fine three-part film 'The Storm,' a picture which, besides good acting to recommend it, is based on a very attractive plot and provides some good situations.…

133
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-16 - 1918-08-17
Summary:

August 16-18. Gladys Hulette and Paul Clerget in 'A Crooked Romance.' British Gazette No.456 and American Gazette No.72. 'Beat It.' Harold Lloyd in one of his funniest comedies.

134
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-17
Summary:

That very charming picture star, Gladys Hulette, has created such a favourable impression on Hong Kong audiences for her versatility, exceptionally good acting and engaging charm, that any films in which she appears to make an instant appeal. The management of the Victoria Theatre has secured…

135
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-19 - 1918-08-21
Summary:

August 19-21. 'The Shadow of the Past.' American Gazette No. 73. Annals of the War No. 30 and 'Bashful,' another Harold Lloyd success.

136
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-23
Summary:

There was an absolutely crowded house at the Victoria Theatre last night, when the special attraction provided was the great five-part film, 'The Mark of Cain.' The main feature is the very clever acting of Mrs. Vernon Castle, who has the leading role, and who is seconded by Mr.…

137
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-29 - 1918-08-31
Summary:

August 29-31. 'The Labyrinth.' British Gazette No. 460. 'Luke's Honeymoon' [sic]. Sunday, 'The Light that Failed.'

138
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-02 - 1918-09-03
Summary:

September 2-4. Geraldine O'Brien in 'A Woman's Fight.' American Gazette No. 77. 'The Reformers.'

139
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-03
Summary:

The large audiences which assembled at the Victoria Theatre last night thoroughly enjoyed the admirably varied programme submitted. The main feature was the five-part film, 'A Woman's Fight,' in which the leading character was portrayed by Miss Geraldine O' Brien. Other…

140
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-06 - 1918-09-09
Summary:

September 6-7. 'Wounded to the Heart.' 'Fighting in Mesopotamia.' American Gazette No. 464.