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: 1909-02-05
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph, No. 2 Zetland Street, showed many beautiful films of varied subjects like pictures of comedy, travel and educational advantage. The machine is a particularly good one, and the entertainment well repays a visit.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-25
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company staged two short musical comedies at the Victoria Theatre last night. Messrs Le Blane, Vack, Burgess, Miss Gertrude St. Clair, Miss Teddy Martin and Miss Eugenie Le Blane did well in their parts. The songs and choruses were as good as ever.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-21 - 1916-02-24
Summary:

Tonight! Great race week attractions - all comedy programme; performance by the Melbourne Comedy Company; last performance of 'The Sentry Box, the Soldier and the Maid,' 'The Hongkong Suffragette,' and 'The Squaints,' etc; complete change of programme tomorrow, also…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-21 - 1916-02-21
Summary:

Great race week attractions tonight. Enormous success of The Melbourne Company. All comedy programme including The Sentry Box, the Soldier and the Maid, and the Hongkong Suffragette and Squaints, etc. Also the Keystone film, 'His Sister's Kids,' and a selection of latest cinema…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-24
Summary:

The Melbourne Comedy Company, Eileen Melbourne, Tom Melbourne, scored another big success at the Victoria Theatre. Tonight is the last night of this programme. The 'movies' consist entirely of comedies with the exception of Pathe's Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-03-03 - 1916-03-04
Summary:

All comedy picture programme from Friday to Sunday on 3rd, 4th and 5th March. For three nights only. Also 'Great Sale at Rightaways' by The Melbourne Comedy Company. See The Flapper, The Scotch Girl, The Manager, The Secretary and The Customers.

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Headline: Palisade
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-09-02 - 1916-09-04
Summary:

(Out-of-door pictures, location near post office, Kowloon) The seventh episode of 'The Black Box' (by Universal) in 2 parts are displayed tonight. Photo of the actor (Herbert Rawlinson) included. Dramas including 'The Single Act' (by the Lubin company) and 'The Vavasour…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-10 - 1917-05-10
Summary:

On May 11, Pathe's powerful drama 'Red Haired Marie' in 3 parts; 'Battle of Trafalgar'; Pathe's Latest American News and various comics; keep your eyes open for the great series 'Who's Guilty.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-14 - 1917-05-14
Summary:

On May 15, Pathe's great photoplay, a beautiful comedy drama 'Lena Rivers' in 5 parts, strong acting and wonderful scenery; Pathe's Gazettes; comic, scenic, instructive films; on May 18, 'Who's Guilty,' 1st and 2nd series.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-17
Summary:

The Pathe management has announced their intention of presenting another magnificent serial 'Who's Guilty?.' The serial has favourable comments that the Victoria Theatre is to be congratulated on securing the screening rights. The South China Morning Post will publish two complete…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-21 - 1917-05-23
Summary:

On May 22, Pathe's great photoplay, featuring Ruth Roland of 'Red Circle' fame in 'Ambition'; gazettes, comics and interesting films; on May 25, 'Who's Guilty.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-24 - 1917-05-26
Summary:

On May 25, 1st and 2nd series of 'Who's Guilty,' Puppets of Fate and A Tight Rein; Pathe's British & American Gazettes; comics: 'The Cash Girl's Lovers' and 'Lonesome Luke'; Cartoons in the Country; on May 29, the great inspiring romance 'The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-24
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is screening a beautiful drama where Ruth Roland figures in the principal role. Extra matinees are announced for children at which instructive pictures will be screened. The film 'Who's Guilty?' is announced for Friday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-28 - 1917-05-30
Summary:

On May 29, 'The High Hand,' an inspiring romance of love, politics, capital & labour in 6 parts; Pathe's Gazette and various comics; on June 1, 3rd & 4th series of 'Who's Guilty.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-28
Summary:

The new serial film 'Who's Guilty' is being shown at the Victoria Theatre. During the weekend the first and second episodes have been screened and have proved very popular. The programme also includes some interesting Gazettes.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-31 - 1917-06-02
Summary:

On June 1, 3rd & 4th series of 'Who's Guilty,' 'The Tangled Web' and 'The Silent Shame'; Pathe's American Gazette and Pathe's British Gazette, 'The Great War'; comics: 'Dizzy Heights & Daring Hearts' (triangle Keystone, 2…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-07 - 1917-06-09
Summary:

On June 8, 5th and 6th series of 'Who's Guilty,' 'Sold Out' and 'Sowing the Wind'; Pathe's British Gazette; 'Luke Joins the Navy,' cartoon comics; on Jun 21, grand benefit matinee.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-09 - 1917-06-12
Summary:

On June 9, showing 'The Bride of Mystery,' featuring Lucille Love and Hugo, complete in 3 parts; 'A Page in Life' [sic] in 2 parts, featuring Anna Little and Herbert Rawlinson of the 'Master Key'; also comedies.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-06-14 - 1917-06-18
Summary:

On June 15, 7th and 8th series of 'Who's Guilty,' 'Beyond Recall' and 'Truth Crushed to Earth'; Pathe's Gazette; on Jun 21, grand benefits.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-18
Summary:

At Victoria Theatre a programme including the drama 'Who's Guilty?' was given. Other pictures were three comics and the American and British Gazettes.