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: 1913-08-23 - 1913-08-25
Summary:

Change of programme for 23rd, 24th and 25th Aug, the following magnificent pictures will be screened: the dramatic film 'The Power of Love' (in three parts), the comic pictures, 'To Save Her Mistress,' 'A School Romance,' 'Hello Central,' 'Wiffles…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-17
Summary:

Ashes of Happiness' is a two part dramatic coloured picture in which family misunderstanding is at last happily received. 'Snow sports in Switzerland' is an excellent 'interest' film; while the British Gazette and several good comics make up an attractive evening.

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-04
Summary:

The current programme at the Victoria Theatre includes 'Colonel Heeza Liar, explorer' which provokes the audience to roars of laughter. Other good humorous films are 'Friend of the Family,' 'Knight Errant' and 'Bunny and a game of golf,' while 'The…

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-06 - 1916-01-08
Summary:

A real society drama, 'The Polo Champion,' on Friday, 7th January. 'The Signal of Death' in 2 parts. British Gazette included. Comics including 'New Cure for Gout' [sic], 'Guarding Adolphins' and 'The Boy, The Bust, The Bath.'

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-12
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre provides entertainment with variety. 'Wiffles and the Millionaire' is a comedy, 'The Broken Oath' is a long dramatic picture. The 'interest' side is well maintained by films of the Bombay iron and steel industry, 'The Hidden Nest Egg'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-21
Summary:

The programme includes a serial film 'The Black Box' and war pictures, particularly the British Gazette. There was a good feature 'The Golden Sword Knot' and the comic cartoon picture 'The Police Dog No. 1' raised many a hearty laugh. The band of the 18th Infantry…

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-05 - 1917-01-05
Summary:

Screening of 'The Iron Claw' (1st and 2nd episodes) featuring Pearl White, Creighton Hale, Sheldon Lewis; Scenic Pictures in Colours, War Gazette & British Gazette, Comic Cartoon by Bray; Pearl White's photo included

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-11 - 1917-01-11
Summary:

Coming screening of 'The Iron Claw' (3rd and 4th episodes), British Gazette and War Gazette

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-12 - 1917-01-13
Summary:

Screening of 'The Iron Claw' (3rd and 4th episodes), British Gazette and War Gazette; 9.15 p.m. performance only

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-18 - 1917-01-18
Summary:

Coming screening of 'The Iron Claw' (5th and 6th episodes) featuring Pearl White, Creighton Hale and Sheldon Lewis; British Gazette and War Gazette; Prince in a Trench Comedy and 'Wiffles' Dancing Pumps'

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-19 - 1917-01-20
Summary:

Screening of 'The Iron Claw' (5th and 6th episodes) featuring Pearl White, Creighton Hale and Sheldon Lewis; British Gazette and War Gazette; Prince in a Trench Comedy and Wiffles' Dancing Pumps'

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-26 - 1917-01-27
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Iron Claw' (7th & 8th episodes), British Gazette, 'Florence Rose Fashions' and 'A Day with Betty Young'

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-29 - 1917-01-29
Summary:

Band night: Screening of 'The Iron Claw' (7th & 8th episodes), British Gazette, 'Florence Rose Fashions' and 'A Day with Betty Young'

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-06 - 1917-04-09
Summary:

Screening of 'The Submarine Pirate', 'The Rival Daughter', British Gazette, French Gazette, American Gazette and Comics

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-20 - 1917-04-20
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'The Iron Claw' (17th & 18th episodes), Pathe's British, American and French Gazettes; Comics: 'His Prehistoric Face' and 'How to Kidnap Daisy' (Chaplin Comedy); Coming film: 'Wallingford'

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-21 - 1917-04-21
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's 'The Iron Claw' (17th & 18th episodes), Pathe's British, American and French Gazettes; Comics: 'His Prehistoric Face' and 'How to Kidnap Daisy' (Chaplin Comedy); Coming film: 'Wallingford'

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-27 - 1917-04-27
Summary:

Screening of 'The Iron Claw' (final episodes), Pathe's British, American and French Gazette, Comics and other beautiful films

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-28 - 1917-04-28
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Iron Claw' (final episodes), Pathe's British, American and French Gazette, Comics and other beautiful films

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-01 - 1917-05-01
Summary:

Screening of 'Sold', Pathe's 'Rufus Wallingford' (3rd Series), Pathe's British and French Gazettes, 'Every Inch A Hero' (Comic); Coming performance in aid of oversea aeroplane fund

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-25 - 1917-05-26
Summary:

Screening of 'Who's Guilty' (1st & 2nd Story), story by Mrs. Wilson Woodrow featuring Anna Nilsonn and Tom Moore; British, French and American Gazettes and 'The Cash Girl's Lovers'