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: 1914-04-08
Summary:

Des Voeux Road, is soon to feature on the Gazette pictures in the cinemas at Home. This morning an operator attached to the Astatic Film Co. Shanghai was busy taking pictures in the vicinity of King Edward Hotel.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-07 - 1915-06-09
Summary:

On June 8, the thrilling detective dramas, 'Harry the Swell' and 'On the Santa F. E. Trail'; latest gazettes; comic, interesting & historical pictures; On June 11, 7th & 8th episodes of the 'Perils of Pauline.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-09 - 1915-08-10
Summary:

On Aug 10, a powerful drama 'Everyone His Own Destiny' in 3 parts, 'Wiffles Has Two Engagements'; Gazettes and Keystone Comics.

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-28
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre, on Friday, screened a war play of unusual interest: 'The Menace,' which is not only staged and mounted in the Film d'Art Company's best manner, but which unfolds a most strikingly ingenious plot. There was also a new Gazette, equal is point of quality to…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-21
Summary:

There was an over flowing house at the Victoria Theatre last night, when two excellent Gazettes were shown. Other items on the programme were further instalments of the sensational serial 'The Iron Claw' and some American comic pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-25
Summary:

There was a good attendance at the Victoria Theatre last night when the first two episodes of the new serial 'Adventures of J. Rufus Wallingford' were shown. These pictures are considerably above the level of the ordinary American serial, and should be seen. The current programme also…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-12
Summary:

There was a good attendance at the Victoria Theatre last night, and an excellent programme was provided. There was a new Gazette, full of interesting matter, and another good feature was 'The Fatal Pie' — some very clever cartoon work by the American Caricaturist. The three-part Pathe…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-25
Summary:

A statement about the winter season of Victoria Theatre has been made by Mr. J. J. Blake, the manager. Concerning serial pictures were so much appreciated by cinema-goers, Mr. Blake has arranged to screen first 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jackie Saunders in the leading role. Other serials…

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

There should be even larger 'houses' at the Victoria Theatre this week, for a special feature film, entitled 'Instinct' is being presented. The play, dealing with the love story of a great French doctor, is one of the best unfolded we have seen for a long time, and when it is…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-10-12
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre announces the special engagement of M. Therese and Misses Senour and Gordon, who are to appear tomorrow night in characteristic and modern dances, mimicry and magic. The great photo-play 'M'Liss' will also be shown. Last night's display of films at the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-14
Summary:

There was quite a full house last night at the Victoria Theatre when a combination bill was presented, the first part being the screening of Epoch 6 of 'The Count of Monte Christo' [sic], and a variety entertainment by the Cottrells. This masterpiece of Dumas has been correctly…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-29 - 1919-07-31
Summary:

Tonight, William S. Hart in 'The Disciple' and two Capital [sic] Comedies. The big Trans-Atlantic Serial in 17 episodes 'The Bull's Eye' featuring Eddie Polo: episode 1, 'First Blood' and episode 2, 'The Fearless One.' Also comedies. Booking at…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-02 - 1919-08-05
Summary:

Tonight, 'Intolerance,' 'The Bull's Eye' (episode 1 to 4), 'The Lily of Poverty Flat' and comedies. Booking at Robinson's. August 4 remarks: Griffith's masterpiece. August 4 remarks: 'Three Weeks' at 5.15 p.m. August 5 remarks: Douglas…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-06 - 1919-08-07
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow night, 'The Real Roosevelt,' Rainey's 'Hearts of the Jungle' and 'The Bull's Eye' (episode 3 and 4). Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-07 - 1919-08-09
Summary:

Tonight till Sunday, another fine picture 'The Test' with a very strong plot. A Harold Lloyd comedy 'The Dutiful Dub.' Matinee: 'The Vicar of Wakefield.' Booking at Anderson's. August 8 remarks: Matinee: The final episode of 'The Terror of the Range'…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-08 - 1919-08-09
Summary:

The fine Paramount production 'Big Timber.' Also 'The Wish Bone' and 'Dance Creations.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye' (episode 5, 6 and 7). Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-11 - 1919-08-14
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Adopted Son' and 'The Pest.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye' (episode 8, 9 and 10). Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-14 - 1919-08-15
Summary:

Tonight programme, Frederick Warde in 'Hinton's Double.' 'Toto's Troubles' always trouble about Girls. Matinee 'The Bull's Eye,' episodes 3, 4 & 5. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-14
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre this afternoon, the management is screening episodes 3, 4 and 5 of 'The Bull's Eye,' which has been drawing crowded houses. There will be another matinee tomorrow. The reason for this new departure is that a very fine and stupendous serial, featuring Pearl…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-15 - 1919-08-15
Summary:

Don't forget today's matinee at the Victoria 'The Bull's Eye' episode 3, 4 and 5.