A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Notice
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-18 - 1918-06-19
Summary:

The Management of the Victoria Theatre beg to announce several important changes in their weekly timetable: 1. The weekly 5-part film will be shown on Tuesday and Wednesday, two nights only; 2. 'The Seven Pearls' will be shown on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays; 3. The great new…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-21
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre has made changes in their weekly time table. The matinee programmes will contain items of the same night's performances. A serial film 'Judex' will start on Sunday next.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-22 - 1918-06-22
Summary:

June 23rd and 24th, two splendid attractions, Gaumont's great serial 'Judex,' and 'Empire Day in Shanghai.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-24 - 1918-06-29
Summary:

Week ending, Monday, July 1st. Monday, 'Judex' and 'Empire Day in Shanghai.' Tuesday and Wednesday, Gladys Hulette in 'The Last of the Carnabys.' Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 'The Seven Pearls' episodes 5 and 6. Sunday and Monday, 'Judex'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-26 - 1918-06-27
Summary:

In response to many requests, a special matinee showing the prologue and first episode of 'Judex' will be given on Thursday evening at 5.15 p.m. Prices: dress circle, 60 cents; stalls and pit, 20 cents.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-29 - 1918-06-29
Summary:

June 30th and July 1st, 'Judex' episode 2 and 3, introducing the famous boy actor, Buot [sic] de Zan. Monday, July 1st at 5.15 p.m., 'The Adventures of a Madcap.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-01 - 1918-07-05
Summary:

Week ending Monday, July 8th, Tuesday and Wednesday: 'A Pair of Braces,' etc; Thursday, Friday and Saturday, 'The Seven Pearls' episodes 7 and 8; Sunday and Monday, 'Judex' episodes 4 and 5. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-05
Summary:

The 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Seven Pearls.' Serial film 'Judex' will be screened and there will be a performance by The Ginks and the company on Sunday. The American Gazette will be screened soon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-06 - 1918-07-08
Summary:

Sunday and Monday, 7th and 8th July at 9.15 p.m., 'Judex' 4th and 5th episodes. At 10.15 p.m., The Ginks, an all-star combination. Usual prices. Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: The Ginks
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-09
Summary:

The performance of the Ginks at the Victoria Theatre was very good. Miss Violet Harley and Billy Weston became an instant favourite. The clever fooling of Sylvesters in their Military duet also gained hearty appreciation and the two episodes of 'Judex?' [sic] increased the interest.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-15 - 1918-07-15
Summary:

July 14th and 15th, 'Judex' episodes 6 and 7. Also Harold Lloyd in 'The Great Idea' [sic], etc. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-18 - 1918-07-20
Summary:

July 18th, 19th and 20th, 'The Seven Pearls,' episode 11, 'The Gems of Jeopardy,' and episode 12, 'Buried Alive.' Also 'From London to Laramie' [sic], two-part Lonesome Luke comedy, and British Gazette No. 452. Booking at Anderson's. July 20 Remarks:…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-19
Summary:

The Seven Pearls' was shown at the Victoria Theatre. The programme contained 'Lonesome Luke' comedies, the British Gazette including several of the famous Bairnsfather cartoons and excellent music provided by the orchestra. On Sunday next episodes of 'Judex?' [sic] will…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-22 - 1918-07-22
Summary:

Tonight, 'Judex' episode 8 and episode 9. Also 'Hello Teacher,' American Gazette No. 65, etc. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-26
Summary:

The further instalments of 'The Seven Pearls' are increasingly exciting, featuring Mollie King. The rest of the programme was very good and was much enjoyed. 'Judex' will be shown soon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-27 - 1918-07-29
Summary:

July 28th and 29th, 'Judex' episode 10 and episode 11. Also 'The Movie Dummy' featuring Toto, the new cinema comedian. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-01 - 1918-08-03
Summary:

1st, 2nd and 3rd August, the final episode of 'The Seven Pearls.' Also 'A Lesson in Flirtation.' British Gazette No. 454 and 'The Little Sisters.' Booking at Anderson's. August 3 Remarks: August 4th and 5th, the final episode of 'Judex.' Also American…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-02
Summary:

A good programme was submitted at the Victoria Theatre. The conclusion of 'The Seven Pearls,' a comic 'A Lesson in Flirtation,' and a photoplay 'The Little Sisters' were shown. The final episode of 'Judex?' [sic] will be shown soon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-05 - 1918-08-05
Summary:

Tonight, the final episode of 'Judex.' Also American Gazette No. 70, 'Hit Him Again,' Harold Lloyd comedy, 'His Godmother,' military comedy in 2 parts, etc. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-05
Summary:

There will be a special matinee at the Victoria Theatre where two serial films 'Judex' and 'Seven Pearls' and comic films will be shown.