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: 1915-04-13
Summary:

The first part of 'What happened to Mary' will be repeated during the matinee by the courtesy of Mr. J. J. Blake, the manager. 'Sherlock Holmes' is expected to be screened on or about the 20th instant.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-19
Summary:

The war pictures screen at the Victoria Theatre are interesting and Max Linder never failed to keep up the fun. This week's feature is a Sherlock Holmes series

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-22
Summary:

The Tragedy of the Four Devils' is the chief feature of the programme at the Victoria Theatre. The Keystone comic films are highly appreciated. 'Othello,' 'Sherlock Holmes,' 'Lucille's Love,' are to be shown shortly.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-31
Summary:

Sherlock Holmes' was staged last night for the first time in Hong Kong at the Victoria Theatre. 'Lucille Love' will be introduced.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-02
Summary:

Sherlock Holmes' was splendid and held undivided attention of a large audience at the Victoria Theatre. 'Badger Hunting' is going to be shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-07
Summary:

The story by Sir A. C. Doyle, 'Sherlock Holmes,' is to be filmed tonight at the Victoria Theatre. 'Wiffles' is one of the many comic pictures to be shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-21
Summary:

The Universal Film Company of New York has made their costliest production portraying the love story of Pythias. It will be presented at the Victoria Theatre. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-22
Summary:

The Fantastic Stars' programme at the Victoria Theatre included appearance of marvellous singers and performers, with Hilda Felstead, Leonard Nelson, Neillie Black, Elsier Black, Alf Redhead Wilson. Damon and Pythias: The great photo-play is to be present at the Victoria Theatre. Film plot…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-24
Summary:

'Damon and Pythias' is said to be the most dramatic spectacle ever produced with a well-known story and great scenes. It will be screened at the Victoria Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-25
Summary:

Damon and Pythias' will be screened again at the Victoria Theatre. It is believed that a great cost is needed to secure such a photographic record. Also, the chief actors are men of fine physique. Film synopsis included.