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: 1915-02-20 - 1915-02-23
Summary:

On Feb 20, the powerful drama 'Plaything of An Hour' in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet; 'The Brighter Star,' drama; 'Max Becomes A Cook,' great comic; War Picture; performance by Clarke.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-22
Summary:

In addition to the war pictures, a powerful film entitled 'The Playing of an Hour' is also being screened at the Bijou. Miss May Clarke sang songs last night.

123
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-23 - 1915-02-24
Summary:

On Feb 23, the powerful drama 'The Midnight Guest' in 4 parts - 4,000 feet long; the 6th series of War Pictures in 2 parts; latest news from the seat of war; new comics, new historical, and new instructive pictures.

124
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-24 - 1915-02-24
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Midnight Guest' (4 parts, 4,000 ft); Screening of the 6th Series of War Pictures (2 parts); And some new comic, new historical, new instructive pictures

125
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-24 - 1915-02-27
Summary:

On Feb 24, 'A Circus Heroine' in 5 parts - length 5,000 feet, a magnificent & powerful drama showing some sensational acting; also War Picture - 10th series in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet.

126
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-25 - 1915-02-25
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Midnight Guest' (4 parts, 4,000 ft); Screening of the 6th Series of War Pictures (2 parts); And some new comic, new historical, new instructive pictures

127
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-25
Summary:

The Midnight Guest' is being shown at the Victoria for the last time tonight. The war pictures are the finest we have yet seen. A new Wiffles picture will be shown tomorrow night together with a special series of war pictures. The Victoria having now obtained exclusive rights in Hong Kong…

128
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-25 - 1915-02-26
Summary:

On Feb 26, the powerful & thrilling drama 'The Fatal Suspicion' in 4 parts - 4,000 feet long; a magnificent series of War Pictures; 'The British Troops in France'; make a special effort to see 'Rocambole,' the terror of Paris; expected shortly.

129
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-01 - 1915-03-01
Summary:

On Feb 27, the powerful drama 'The Devil's Daughter' in 3 parts - length 5,000 feet; 'Ups & Downs,' great comic; 'Love's Cunning,' comedy; 'War Picture' - 10th series.

130
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-05
Summary:

The Victoria's programmes are profiting by the new contract with Messrs. Pathe. The Wiffles film which was shown on Tuesday, Wednesday and last night was good. The War pictures are better than ever, and the long film 'The Crime for Love' is good too. Tonight a new Max Linder…

131
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-05 - 1915-03-06
Summary:

On March 5, the laughable comedy 'The Contrast' in 3 parts - length 3,000 feet; 'Max Linder Has Too Much Mother-in-Law,' comic, 2 parts; latest pictures of the wars.

132
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-08
Summary:

Last night, a Filipino band performed at the Victoria. The war pictures were interesting and instructive. The long film 'Contrasts' and a Max Linder film were screened.

133
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-10 - 1915-03-11
Summary:

On Mar 9, the exciting & thrilling film 'Redemption of White Hawk' in 2 parts - length 2,000 feet; Pathe's picture 'Desperate Stratagem'; Pathe's new war films, look out for 'Rocambole'; performance by Emilia Socolska.

134
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-24
Summary:

Mr. J. Bracken gave excellent performances last night at the Victoria. The war pictures and the dramatic film 'The Mystery of Kador Cliffe' were interesting.

135
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-03-26 - 1915-03-26
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Tears of Repentance', 'A Fourfooted Waif', 'A Game of Poker' (Keystone comic) and 'Sheriff's Daughter'; Screening of Pathe's Gazette; Coming film: 'Rocombole'

136
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-26
Summary:

We understand that the war pictures advertised on page eight to be shown at the Victoria Theatre have been withdrawn.

137
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-03-27 - 1915-03-29
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Tears of Repentance', 'A Fourfooted Waif', 'A Game of Poker' (Keystone comic) and 'Sheriff's Daughter'; Screening of Pathe's Gazette; Coming film: 'Rocombole'

138
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-01 - 1915-04-03
Summary:

On Apr 2, the magnificent Pathe picture'Ocean's Battlefield' [sic], the great London sensation; 'Mystery of the $500,000 Pearl Necklace' in 3 parts - length 4,000 feet; War Pictures, duly passed by military and colonial authorities; Britain at War, under shot and shell…

139
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-05
Summary:

The war pictures and a long film 'The £500,000 Necklace' [sic] were shown at the Victoria on Saturday night. On Tuesday at 4 p.m., there will be a free matinee to soldiers, sailors and volunteers and their families, at which special war pictures will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-07
Summary:

Yesterday afternoon, the Victoria was crowded with military and naval spectators and their families, who accepted the management's invitation to a special show of war pictures. At the 9.15 performance, a new programme was put on, including the most up-to-date war pictures. The long film,…