A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-10 - 1916-02-12
Summary:

On Feb 11, the great Shakespearian play 'Othello' in 6 reels; interesting: Pathe's British Gazette, 'Big Guns for the Front'; comics: 'Leaning to Leanness,' 'On His Wedding Day' (Keystone); Saturday matinee 'Capt. Tom Kead'; Sunday Matinee…

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-10 - 1916-02-12
Summary:

The great Shakespearian play in 6 reels, 'Othello,' on Friday, 11th February, 1916. Interesting picture including 'Big Guns for the Front.' Pathe's British Gazette included. Comics including 'Leaning to Leanness' and 'On His Wedding Day' (Keystone).…

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-11 - 1916-02-12
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Othello' (6 reels), 'Big Guns at Front', 'Learning to Leaness', 'On His Wedding Day' (Keystone); Coming film: 'Capt. Tom Kidd' and 'Ave Maria'; Screening of 'Pathe's British Gazette

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-12
Summary:

Apart from Shakespeare's play 'Othello,' the Victoria Theatre is showing war and big guns for the front pictures from Pathe's British Gazette; 'A Leaning to Leanness' and 'On His Wedding Day,' which are both comic films.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-14 - 1916-02-14
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Othello' (6 reels), 'Big Guns at Front', 'Learning to Leaness', 'On His Wedding Day' (Keystone); Coming film: 'Capt. Tom Kidd' and 'Ave Maria'; Screening of 'Pathe's British Gazette

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-23 - 1916-10-25
Summary:

On Oct 23, band night; last night of 'The Battle of the Somme' [sic]; 1st and 2nd episodes of 'The Red Circle'; on Oct 24, the thrilling serial play, 3rdd and 4th episodes of 'The Broken Coin'; comics: 'Mabel and Fatty's Wash Day' (Keystone), 'A…

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-23 - 1916-10-26
Summary:

Last night of screening 'The Battle of Somme' and 'Red Circle' (1st and 2nd episodes); Comics: 'Mabel and Fatty's Washday', 'A Day of Glory' and 'Zi-Zi and Others'; Coming film: 'Broken Coin' (3rd and 4th episodes);

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-01 - 1916-12-02
Summary:

On Dec 2, last two episodes of 'The Red Circle': Branded as a Thief and Judgement Day; interesting: 'The Praying Mantis,' 'Pathe's British Gazette,' 'The Great War'; comics: 'Pokes & Jabs in Clover' and 'Just Kids.'

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-14 - 1916-12-16
Summary:

On Dec 15, the magnificent Gold Rooster play, featuring Ruth Roland of Red Circle fame in the 'Matrimonial Martyr,' a ripping coloured comedy in 5 parts; The Great War (series D.5); 'Chasing the Submarine'; 'Pathe's British Gazette'; 'Pokes and Jabs in One…

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-15 - 1916-12-15
Summary:

Screening of 'Martrimonal Martyr' featuring Ruth Roland of Red Circle, 'The Great War (Series D5)' (Chasing the Submarine), 'The Pathe's British Gazette', 'Pokes and Jabs in One Busy Day', 'He Wouldn't Stay Down' and 'In the…

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-16 - 1916-12-18
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Martrimonal Martyr' featuring Ruth Roland of Red Circle, 'The Great War (Series D5)' (Chasing the Submarine), 'The Pathe's British Gazette', 'Pokes and Jabs in One Busy Day', 'He Wouldn't Stay Down' and 'In…