A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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101
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-13 - 1915-11-13
Summary:

On Nov 12, an episode of the great war, 'The Bridge Across the Yser' in 3 parts; the screaming comedy 'Max's Double' in 2 parts; Pathe's latest Gazettes; comic, historical and interesting pictures.

102
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-15 - 1915-11-17
Summary:

On Nov 16, the magnificent coloured film 'Ashes of Happiness' in 2 parts; comedy 'The Three Bachelors' Turkey'; interesting, 'Snow Sports in Switzerland' [sic], Pathe's Gazettes; on Nov 19, 'The Flight that Saves' in 3 parts.

103
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-17
Summary:

The new programme at the Victoria is a full one and contains much that is of wide general interest. There are four cheery comics and a lengthy coloured dramatic film 'The Ashes of Happiness.' The new Pathe Gazette is up to its usual excellent form, while a descriptive piece 'Snow…

104
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-18 - 1915-11-20
Summary:

On Nov 19, Pathe's magnificent dramatic picture 'The Flight that Saves' in 3 parts; also 'The Sporting Chance' in 2 parts; Pathe's latest Gazette, new comic pictures; on Nov 20 and 21, at a big expense and by special request, 'Midnight at Maxim's' and…

105
Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-22
Summary:

Full houses have again been the rule at the Victoria at the various weekend performances. The Friday and Monday programme at the Victoria contains some bright little comics, another Wiffles picture, Pathe's Gazette 'The Flight that Saves,' and a coloured picture of the Cotentin…

106
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-02 - 1915-12-04
Summary:

On Dec 3, the thrilling production of the present war 'The Spy' in 3 parts; Pathe's latest Gazette; comedies: 'A Friend of the Family' and John Bunny in 'A Game of Golf' [sic].

107
Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-08
Summary:

Wiffles on the Rivera,' 'The Voice Within,' 'The Avenger' and Pathe's Gazette containing some new war pictures were shown last night at the Victoria. Tonight, tomorrow and Friday, 'Indian Wars Refought' will be screened. Special native war dances and songs…

108
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-10 - 1915-12-11
Summary:

On Dec 11, the great historical film 'Joan of Arc' in 4 parts, every child should see this picture; Pathe's latest Gazette and various comic including 'Poor Old Uncle' and 'A Champion Just the Same.'

109
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-16 - 1915-12-18
Summary:

On Dec 18, the thrilling drama 'When the Earth Trembled' in 3 parts; also 'When a Woman Schemes' in 2 parts; Pathe's latest Gazette; the great war picture 'The French in the Trenches of Notre Dame' and 'Saving the Furniture' (comic).

110
Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-30
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre programme for Tuesday, last night and tonight include a new Pathe's Gazette and some war pictures. Other features are one or two good little comics, a beautiful series of views of Genoa, and a dramatic film 'From Circus to Racecourse.' The programme for…

111
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-17
Summary:

There was a well-filled house at the Victoria Theatre last night and a very attractive series of pictures was screened. A new Max Linder film, 'Tiny Tim and the Cherries,' the new Pathe Gazette containing some war pictures, and the five-part drama 'The Masked Amazon' were…

112
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-14
Summary:

In addition to a new Pathe Gazette and another topical picture 'Big Guns for the Front,' the Victoria is offering its patrons an excellent representation of 'Othello.' tomorrow night, this will be replaced with 'As You Like It.' An all British company Tom Melbourne…

113
Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-14
Summary:

There has been quite a Number One show at the Victoria Theatre over the weekend, and good houses have been the rule. 'Mabelle and Kitty' are maintaining their popularity and are giving some excellent songs and dances. 'The Phantom of His Love,' the Pathe Gazette and the war…

114
Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-21
Summary:

The Friday, Saturday and Sunday programme at the Victoria Theatre was as well patronised as such an excellent bill of fare deserved to be. The Pathe Gazette was a particularly good one and the special war pictures beyond praise. The centre-piece was a beautifully staged romantic play: 'The…

115
Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-04
Summary:

An extremely good programme has been put on at the Victoria during the weekend. Dr. Rowe and Madame Mora performed. The pictures included some more war films and a good Pathe Gazette; another of the clever Bray Cartoons dealing with the exploits of a police dog. Another feature was a further…

116
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-07 - 1916-09-09
Summary:

On Sept 9, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Black Box Mystery' [sic]; The Great War, Pathe's Gazette; comics: John Bunny, Keystones.

117
Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-11
Summary:

The Friday, Saturday and Sunday programme at the Victoria Theatre contained a most interesting variety of pictures, including the 7th and 8th episodes of Mr. Phillips Oppenheim's 'Black Box.' The Pathe Gazette and war pictures were extremely good, and there was a very jolly '…

118
Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-25
Summary:

There was a big house at the Victoria on Saturday night when the closing scenes of the popular 'Black Box' film were screened. A special feature of the programme was a new Wiffles picture, representing that hero in as amusing a light as ever. The new Pathe Gazette and war pictures were…

119
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-28 - 1916-09-28
Summary:

On Oct 4, a grand benefit concert; pictures: 'The Victoria Cross' in 4 parts; a drama of the present war, 'A Soldier's Honour,' Pathe's Gazette, showing scenes in which the late Lord Kitchener appears; performance by artists.

120
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-29 - 1916-10-03
Summary:

On Oct 4, a grand benefit concert; pictures: 'The Victoria Cross' in 4 parts; a drama of the present war, 'A Soldier's Honour,' Pathe's Gazette, showing scenes in which the late Lord Kitchener appears; performance by artists.