A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-08-05 - 1913-08-06
Summary:

Film screening of 'Happiness in Oblivion' and some very comic pictures; Performances by Olga Montez and Kitty Raynor

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-12 - 1913-09-15
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Calvary' (2 parts); Screening of Gaumont Graphic No 243; Also some exceedingly comic pictures

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-05 - 1914-05-07
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Romance of Palm Grove' (in 3 parts); Screening of The latest Gaumont Graphic; Also a fine selection comic pictures

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-15 - 1914-05-18
Summary:

Films screening of 'The Black Circle' (3 parts), the latest Gaumont Graphic and some Comic Pictures; Coming film: 'The Three Musketeets' (10 parts)

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-29 - 1914-06-01
Summary:

Film sreening of 'The Dead Secret' (3 parts); Screening of The Latest Gaumont Graphic; Also some exceedingly Comic Pictures

6
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-05 - 1914-06-08
Summary:

Film screening of 'Father' (3 parts); Screening of The Latest Gaumont; Also some very comic pictures

7
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-13 - 1914-08-14
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Secret Marriage'; Screening of The Latest Gaumont Graphic; Also some exceedingly comic pictures

8
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-19 - 1914-09-21
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Golden Beetle' (5,000 ft) and comic pictures; Performance by The Australlian artists, The Dares and May Clarke

9
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-15 - 1914-12-18
Summary:

Films screening of 'In the Consul's Uniform' (4,000 ft, 3 prats); Screening of The Latest Gaumont Graphic; Also a variety of comic and interesting pictures; Coming performances by Bert Flatt and Flo Brooks, Screening of the War pictures (3rd Series);

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1915-07-22
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-22
Summary:

The Tragedy of the Four Devils' is the chief feature of the programme at the Victoria Theatre. The Keystone comic films are highly appreciated. 'Othello,' 'Sherlock Holmes,' 'Lucille's Love,' are to be shown shortly.

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1915-07-23
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-23
Summary:

A grand benefit performance will be held at the Victoria Theatre on behalf of the poor sufferers of Canton, with the last series of 'Perils of Pauline' and also the latest war pictures. The next thrilling pictures to be staged will be 'Lucille Love,' 'Queen's Lover…

12
Headline: South China Morning Post News 1915-07-31
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-31
Summary:

Sherlock Holmes' was staged last night for the first time in Hong Kong at the Victoria Theatre. 'Lucille Love' will be introduced.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-24 - 1915-08-26
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Fatal Passion' (5 parts); Also comic and other interesting pictures; Coming film: Pathes' Great Comedy and 'Wiffles Mascot Umbrella'

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-31 - 1915-09-01
Summary:

On Aug 21, the greatest drama ever produced, 'Eve' in 6 reels, 3,000 ft. long; Pathe's Gazette and interesting historical and comic pictures; 'Lucille Love' will appear shortly in 15 episodes.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-31 - 1915-08-31
Summary:

Film screening of 'Eve' (6 parts, 3,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's Gazette; Also interesting historical and comic pictures; Coming film: 'Lucelle Love'

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-01 - 1915-09-02
Summary:

Film screening of 'Eve' (6 parts, 3,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's Gazette; Also interesting historical and comic pictures; Coming film: 'Lucelle Love'

17
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-13 - 1915-09-15
Summary:

On Sept 14, the management has much pleasure in presenting Pathe's great picture 'Tinsel & Tragedy' in 3 parts, 3,400 ft. long. Mlle. Robinne & Mr. Alexander from Comedie Francaise; also 'Wiffles & The Unwritten Law'; on Friday, 'Lucille Love,' the…

18
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-15
Summary:

The first two episodes of the famous 'Lucille Love' film series will be screened at the Victoria theatre tonight instead of Friday.

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1915-09-15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-15
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre is presented 'Lucille Love,' a new series of the magnificent sister-film to 'The Perils of Pauline.' New comic pictures and a drama will be exhibited as well.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-16 - 1915-09-18
Summary:

On Sept 15, startling thrilling and exciting 3rd and 4th series of 'Lucille Love'; Pathe's British Gazette; Keystone Comics; 'That Cousin of Yours,' comedy in 2 parts; not to disappoint our many patrons 1st and 2nd series of 'Lucille Love.'