A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-11
Summary:

Last night's exhibition of talking pictures at the Theatre Royal by means of The Kinetophone, the latest Edison wonder, can be rated a fine success. The pictures were witnessed by a fairly large audience, but the advertising resulting from the pleased patrons of the first performance is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-01
Summary:

A cricket match will be played on Hong Kong Cricket Club and the Theatre Royal will be closed. 'Manon Lescaut' is shown at the Victoria. Pathe Gazette and 'That Scamp Ferdinand' will be in the Bijou's New Year offerings.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-15 - 1916-11-17
Summary:

Screening of 'The Million Dollar Mystery' (13th & 14th episodes), also Comic & Scenific Films; Orchestra under the direction of Prof. Gonzales

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-18
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is screening a thrilling drama in five reels from the Aquila Co. entitled 'Jealousy Incarnate' and comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-10
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre is continuing to attract many people with the two serial performances. The Chinese seem puzzled with Devil worshippers and yet they enjoyed it. The selection of comics is good and the different extras at matinees are attractive.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-26
Summary:

A sensational Italian drama in seven reels 'In the toils of Hate' is being shown at the Hongkong Theatre. The continuation of 'The Purple Mask' will be screened with some new comics. The programme will be at both matinees.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-29
Summary:

The managers of the Victoria and Hongkong Theatres announce that there will be no performance at 9.15 p.m. on 'Heather Day.' A programme that includes two interesting episodes of film serials 'The Grip of Evil,' a coloured Pathe film, and Pathe War Gazette will be screened…

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Headline: Picture Houses
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-10
Summary:

An interesting film 'The Kaiser's Spy' in five reels is shown at the Victoria Theatre. At the Hongkong Theatre, a dramatic film 'Traffic in Souls' in nine parts is the chief item. Also, a new selection of comics and a serial 'Gloria's Romance' featuring…