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: 1914-04-04 - 1914-04-07
Summary:

Film screenings including 'Nickwinter Finds the Joconda' and 'American Weekly'; Screening of British Gazette; Songs and dances performances by Violet Victoria and J. Sheridan

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-04 - 1914-04-07
Summary:

Performance by Victoria and Sheridan; a fine selection of pictures, including 'American Weekly,' 'British Gazette,' and 'Nick Winter Finds the Stolen Joconda.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-23 - 1914-05-27
Summary:

Film screening of 'Out on the Deep' (10,000 ft, 8 parts); Screening of British and German Gazette; Performances by The Gibson Girls

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-23 - 1914-05-26
Summary:

For 4 nights only, commencing May 23, the great sensational drama 'Out on the Deep' (length 10,000 feet in 8 parts); also British & German Gazette; last 2 nights of 'The Gibson Girls.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-29 - 1914-09-01
Summary:

Film screening of 'Rocambole: The Mysterious Count' (2nd Series)(4 parts, 7,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's Cartoon and British Gazette

6
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.

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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…

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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.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-08
Summary:

Since 'The Price of Discipline' is lost, 'The Masked Amazon' will be screened at the Victoria Theatre. The production reveals a wife's devotion to her husband and how she rescued her husband. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-10 - 1916-01-12
Summary:

On Jan 11, the side splitting comedy 'Wiffles and the Millionaire' in 3 parts; the powerful two-part drama 'The Borken Oath'; also Pathe's British Gazette; 'The Hidden Nest Egg'; 'Iron and Steel Industry (Bombay)'; 'Billy Boy's Revenge…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-10 - 1916-01-12
Summary:

The comedy in 3 parts, 'Wiffles and the Millionaire,' on Tuesday, 11th January, 1916. The drama in 2 parts, 'The Broken Bath.' Pathe's British Gazette included. Pictures included 'The Hidden Nest Egg' and 'Iron and Steel Industry' (Bombay). Comics…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-13 - 1916-01-15
Summary:

On Jan 14, a most wonderful and thrilling picture, 'The Masked Amazon,' a drama of circus and diplomatic life; 'Interesting Opossum Hunting' in 5 parts; also Pathe's British Gazette; 'Max's Marvellous Tulip'; 'Tiny Tim and the Cherries'; on Jan…

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-13 - 1916-01-15
Summary:

The wonderful and thrilling drama in 5 parts, 'The Masked Amazon,' on Friday, 14th January, 1916. Picture including 'Opossum Hunting.' Pathe's British Gazette included. Comics including 'Max's Marvellous Tulip' and 'Tiny Tim and the Cherries.' A…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-14 - 1916-01-14
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Masked Amazon' (5 parts), 'Opossum Hunting', 'Max's Marvellous Tullp' and 'Tiny Tim and the Cherries'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-14
Summary:

The Masked Amazon' will be screened at the Victoria Theatre. 'The Price of Discipline' was reported lost and 'Les Exploits d'Elsine' may be expected here at any moment.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-15 - 1916-01-17
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Masked Amazon' (5 parts), 'Opossum Hunting', 'Max's Marvellous Tullp' and 'Tiny Tim and the Cherries'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette

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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…

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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…

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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