A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-28 - 1914-08-31
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Resurrection of Nick Winter'; Coming film: 'The King's Service' and 'Ave Maria'

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-08-28 - 1914-08-31
Summary:

The powerful detective film, 'Resurrection of Nick Winter,' the clever detective; loot out for the all British film in the 'King's Service'; by request 'Ave Maria' will be exhibited at Saturday's matinee.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-01 - 1914-09-03
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Snare of Fate' (2 parts); Coming film: 'The King's Service'

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-01 - 1914-09-02
Summary:

The all powerful drama in 2 parts, 'The Snare of Fate'; look out for 'The King's Service,' military band in attendance.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre: Next Tuesday's Free Matinee
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-02
Summary:

The King's Service' is to be screened at the Victoria on Friday. A free matinee is promised by the management of the theatre to enable the children of the French and Italian Convents, and the wives and children of soldiers stationed in the Colony to witness the magnificent picture,…

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-04 - 1914-09-05
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Rule Britannia' and 'The King's Service'; Military band in attendance

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-04
Summary:

The film 'The King's Service' is to be shown at the Victoria tonight. La Belle Cora and Williams will appear. There will also be other pictures and a military band.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-04 - 1914-09-05
Summary:

Rule Britannia! The all British naval & military film 'The King's Service,' a marvellous feat in cinematography and various other interesting pictures; performance by La Belle Cora & Williams; matinees detailed included.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-07 - 1914-09-08
Summary:

Film screening of 'The King's Service'; Coming film: 'Queen of the Island'

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1914-09-08
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-08
Summary:

The popular film 'The King's Service' will be screened at the Victoria Theatre.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-08 - 1914-09-08
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, by special request 'The King's Service' will be exhibited; On Sep 9 and for two nights only, the powerful drama 'Queen of the Island' in 2 parts.

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1914-09-10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-10
Summary:

The Price Demanded,' 'The Turkish Spy' and 'The King's Service' will be exhibited in aid of the Prince of Wales Fund at the Victoria's Theatre.

13
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-11 - 1914-09-12
Summary:

Performance by La Belle and Williams; Owing to the damaged condition of the Film, 'Victory', the following pictures will be exhibited: 'The Price Demanded', 'The Turkish Spy' and 'The King's Service'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre: The Cosiest Theatre in Hongkong
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-25 - 1917-01-25
Summary:

A splendid war picture 'The King's Service' in 3 parts; a beautiful detective drama 'Charley Colms and the Knave of Spades' in 4 parts; also comics films.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-25 - 1917-01-25
Summary:

Screening of 'The King's Service', a splendid war picture in 3 reels, 'Charley Colms and the Knave of Spades' and Comics

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-25
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre announces an attractive change of programme, including a special war picture entitled 'The King's Service,' which depicts the latest reviews of troops, the Fleet etc. by His Majesty the King. A thrilling detective film 'Charley Colms and the Knave of Spades…