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: 1914-04-04 - 1914-04-07
Summary:

Performance by Victoria and Sheridan; a fine selection of pictures, including 'American Weekly,' 'British Gazette,' and 'Nick Winter Finds the Stolen Joconda.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-23 - 1914-05-26
Summary:

For 4 nights only, commencing May 23, the great sensational drama 'Out on the Deep' (length 10,000 feet in 8 parts); also British & German Gazette; last 2 nights of 'The Gibson Girls.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-17
Summary:

Ashes of Happiness' is a two part dramatic coloured picture in which family misunderstanding is at last happily received. 'Snow sports in Switzerland' is an excellent 'interest' film; while the British Gazette and several good comics make up an attractive evening.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-04
Summary:

The current programme at the Victoria Theatre includes 'Colonel Heeza Liar, explorer' which provokes the audience to roars of laughter. Other good humorous films are 'Friend of the Family,' 'Knight Errant' and 'Bunny and a game of golf,' while 'The…

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-06 - 1916-01-08
Summary:

A real society drama, 'The Polo Champion,' on Friday, 7th January. 'The Signal of Death' in 2 parts. British Gazette included. Comics including 'New Cure for Gout' [sic], 'Guarding Adolphins' and 'The Boy, The Bust, The Bath.'

6
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: 1918-03-14 - 1918-03-16
Summary:

From Mar 15-18, 9.15 pm performance, Pearl White in 'The Fatal Ring,' episode 1 (3 parts) 'The Purple Diamond,' episode 2 (2 parts) 'The Crushing Walls'; British & American Gazettes.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-03-18 - 1918-03-20
Summary:

From Mar 19-21, performance, Henry Krauss in 'Victims of Fate,' an absorbing drama in 3 parts, giving plenty of scope to this fine actor; American Gazette and comedies.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-03-22 - 1918-03-23
Summary:

From Mar 22-25, 'The Fatal Ring,' episode 3 'Borrowed Identity,' episode 4 'The Warning of the Ring'; American Gazette No. 41, 'Spirit, Where are Thou?' and 'Those Kids and Cupid.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-03-25 - 1918-03-27
Summary:

From Mar 26-28, 9.15 pm performance, a drama 'The Faithful Gamekeeper' in 4 parts; American Gazette No. 42 and nestor & starlight comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-04-01 - 1918-04-03
Summary:

From Apr 2-4, the final chapter of 'The Great Secret,' 17th and 18th episodes; American Gazette and different comedies.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-04-04 - 1918-04-06
Summary:

From Apr 5-7, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Fatal Ring,' 'The Signal Lantern' and 'The Switch in the Safe'; British Gazette No 438, Annals of the War No. 19; Wiffles in 'I Marry My Widow's Sister.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-04-08 - 1918-04-10
Summary:

From Apr 9-11, a Pathe Gold Rooster film 'The Cigarette Girl' in 5 parts; American Gazette No. 44; 'When William's Whiskers Worked.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-04-18 - 1918-04-20
Summary:

From Apr 19-22, 11th and 12th episodes of 'The Fatal Ring,' 'Short Circuit' and 'Desperate Chance'; British Gazette No. 440, Annals of the War No. 20; 'Finding a Husband.'

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-04-22 - 1918-04-24
Summary:

From Apr 23-25, a beautiful star in a great photoplay, Mollie King in 'Blind Man's Luck'; American Gazette No. 45 and comedies.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-04-25 - 1918-04-26
Summary:

From Apr 26-29, 13th and 14th episodes of 'The Fatal Ring,' 'A Dash for Arabia' and 'The Painted Safe'; Annals of the War No. 21, British Gazette No. 441; 'Gertie's Joy Ride.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-04-27 - 1918-04-27
Summary:

Tonight, 13th and 14th episodes of 'The Fatal Ring,' 'A Dash for Arabia' and 'The Painted Safe'; Annals of the War No. 21, British Gazette No. 441; 'Geritie's Joy Ride'; on Apr 29, 'Pro Patria' or 'The Heroes of Belgium.'

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-01 - 1918-05-01
Summary:

From Apr 30 to May 2, a stirring drama in 4 parts, full of interest and emotion featuring the celebrated French actress Mdlle Vera Sergino [sic], 'A Noble Action'; American Gazette No. 46; 'A Brigand Unwittingly'; 'A Professional Amateur.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-06 - 1918-05-08
Summary:

Gladys Hulette in 'The Streets of Illusion'; Captain Bruce Bairnsfather's Cartoons, series 2; American Gazette No. 51.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-14 - 1918-05-15
Summary:

A story of the love that lies in the heart of every Frenchman for his glorious country, 'The Spirit of France' in 5 parts; Captain Bruce Bairnsfather's Cartoons, series 3; American Gazette No. 52.