A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The New Victoria Theatre: the Newest Hall of Entertainment, Just a Little Way Up the Steps by the Fire Brigade Station.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-29 - 1920-07-01
Summary:

Pathe presents Pearl White in 'The Black Secret.' On Friday, July 2, 1920 at 7.15 and 9.15 performance.

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Headline: The New Victoria Theatre: the Newest Hall of Entertainment, Just a Little Way Up the Steps by the Fire Brigade Station.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-02 - 1920-07-12
Summary:

Pathe presents Pearl White in 'The Black Secret.' Tonight at 7.15 and 9.15 performances.

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Headline: The New Victoria Theatre: the Newest Hall of Entertainment, Just a Little Way Up the Steps by the Fire Brigade Station.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-13 - 1920-07-15
Summary:

Tonight, commencing 13th July, Pathe's famous serial, Ruth Roland in 'Tiger's Trail' episodes 1 and 2. Also 'The Black Secret' 5th and 6th episodes on 16th instant. Matinee Wednesday, 3 p.m.

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Headline: The New Victoria Theatre: the Newest Hall of Entertainment, Just a Little Way Up the Steps by the Fire Brigade Station.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-16 - 1920-07-19
Summary:

Tonight, for 4 nights only, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Pearl White in 'The Black Secret' 5th and 6th episodes. Also Harold Lloyd comedy. Matinee Saturday, 17th 3 p.m. Price very moderate.

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Headline: The New Victoria Cinema: Kau U Fong
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-20 - 1920-07-22
Summary:

The new picture house. If you have not been go and see whether it is perfectly clean, cool and sanitary. For 20th, 21st and 22nd, July at 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Pearl White in 'The Black Secret' episode 7 and Ruth Roland in 'The Tiger's Trail' episodes 3 and…

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Headline: The New Victoria Cinema: Kau U Fong
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-23 - 1920-07-26
Summary:

The coolest and attractive house for entertainment in town. For 23rd, 24th, 25th and 26th July, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. nightly, Pathe presents Pearl White in 'The Black Secret' episode 8 and 9. Also Pathe News and Harold Lloyd comic. Matinee Saturday, 24th at 3 p.m., 'The Black Secret…

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Headline: The New Victoria Cinema: Kau U Fong
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-27 - 1920-07-31
Summary:

The coolest picture house in summer. 27th,28th and 29th July, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. nightly, Pathe presents Pearl White in 'The Black Secret' episode 10 and Ruth Roland in 'The Tiger's Trail' episodes 5 and 6. Also Harold Lloyd comic. Matinee Saturday, Wednesday at 3 p.m.…

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Headline: New Victoria Theatre, Hongkong
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-01-15 - 1921-01-18
Summary:

Special and exclusive engagement of the World famed Magicians, Conjurers, etc. Chefalo and Palermo for tomorrow, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday. With one and only Matinee on Wednesday, at 3 p.m. Popular prices for all. Booking at Theatre.

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Headline: New Victoria Theatre, Hongkong
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-02-04 - 1921-02-05
Summary:

Farewell performance today, Saturday and Sunday, Chefalo and Palermo. One and only matinee, Sunday at 3 p.m. Popular prices for all. Booking at Theatre.

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Headline: The World Theatre Under European Management: The Most Modern and Up-to-Date Place of Amusement in Hongkong
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-12 - 1921-07-14
Summary:

Thursday 14th, grand free opening day, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., an all-comedy programme will be introduced. See the 'Bonds of Love.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-12 - 1921-07-12
Summary:

The band of the 2nd Wilts. 9.15 p.m., Thursday 14th, by kind permission of Col. Wyndham and Officers.

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Headline: The World Theatre Under European Management: The Most Modern and Up-to-Date Place of Amusement in Hongkong
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-15 - 1921-07-18
Summary:

Moon Raiders' [sic] in 18 episodes, commencing at 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m. This Day, 1st, 2nd and 3rd episodes. See the 'Bonds of Love.' Telephone No. 1337.

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Headline: The World Theatre: Coolest and Most Charming Place In Town.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-19 - 1921-07-21
Summary:

Tuesday to Thursday at 5.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Theda Bara in 'The Devil's Daughter' in 5 parts. Also Pathe's News and Comedies. At 2.15, 5.15 and 7.15 p.m. only, The Great Bracken's in their sensational wire and wonderful juggling acts. Popular prices: 9.15 p.m., $1.00…

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Headline: The World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-22 - 1921-07-22
Summary:

Friday 22nd to Monday 25th, 'The Great World Championship Fight,' and Comedies. Popular prices.

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Headline: The World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-23 - 1921-07-23
Summary:

Enormous success of the 'Dempsey Willard Fight' at the 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m. performances. 7.15 p.m., Saturday 23rd, Sunday 24th and Monday 25th, The Men of the American Fleet will be entertained by the Government.

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Headline: The World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-25 - 1921-07-28
Summary:

9.15 p.m., Tuesday 26th to Thursday 28th, July, the Great Shakespearian play, 'The Merchant of Venice' in 6 parts. Novelty acts and dances by Miss Cora Williams and Co. 5.15 p.m., 'The Devil's Daughter' featuring Theda Bara, in 5 parts and novelty acts. See Miss Cora…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-29 - 1921-07-30
Summary:

9.15 p.m., Friday 29th July, to Monday 1st August, R. A. Walsh in 'The Woman and the Law' in 7 parts, presented by William Fox. Miss Cora Williams and Co. in an entire change of programme. 5.15 p.m., 'The Merchant of Venice' in 6 parts. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., the 7th and 8th…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-01 - 1921-08-03
Summary:

9.15 p.m., Tuesday 2nd to Thursday 4th, Edward Warren's productions presents 'Thunderbolts of Fate' in 5 parts featuring House Peters and Anna Lehr. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Moon Riders' 9th and 10th episodes. 5.15 p.m., 'Woman and the Law' [sic] in 7 parts.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-04 - 1921-08-06
Summary:

Friday 5th to Monday 8th August, 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Gladys Brockwell in 'To Honor and Obey.' Charlie Chaplin in 'The Adventurer.' 2.15 and 7.15 p.m., 'The Moon Riders' 11 and 12 episodes. 5.15 p.m., 'Thunderbolts of Fate.' Sunday at 9.15 p.m.…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-08 - 1921-08-11
Summary:

Tuesday 9th to Thursday 11th August, 9.15 p.m., 'The Vengeance of the Wild' [sic] starring Charles Wheelock and Loraine [sic] Otto. Pathe's Gazette and Romeo and Juliet comedy. 5.15 p.m., 'To Honor and Obey.' 2.15 and 7.15 p.m., 13 and 14 episodes of 'Moon Riders…