A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-25
Summary:

A statement about the winter season of Victoria Theatre has been made by Mr. J. J. Blake, the manager. Concerning serial pictures were so much appreciated by cinema-goers, Mr. Blake has arranged to screen first 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jackie Saunders in the leading role. Other serials…

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-11
Summary:

Victoria Theatre was well filled as Thurber and Thurber pleased everyone. An excellent selection of pictures completed the programme, including General Allenby's entry into Jerusalem, and Baby Marie Osborne's film and Gazette.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-21
Summary:

The appearance of Mr. Wheeler Dryden was well remembered. He gave nice songs and the picture part of the programmes included a five part story 'Little Mary Sunshine' featuring Baby Marie Osborn [sic], a gazette and a funny comic.

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-05
Summary:

There was a full house at the Hongkong Theatre last night, having Paramount feature entitled 'The Kiss' which is well received. Other items on the programme included the Gazette and two comic 'Eddie's Night Out' and 'Love's Strategy.'

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-27 - 1919-03-02
Summary:

March 1, 2, 3 and 4, showing 3rd and 4th episodes, 'A Lass of the Lumberlands,' featuring Helen Holmes, also Gazette and Comics. Tuesday 4th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., 1st and 2nd episodes, Billie Burke in 'Gloria's Romance.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-28 - 1919-02-28
Summary:

1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th March, showing 3rd and 4th episodes of 'A Lass of the Lumberlands,' featuring Helen Holmes, including Gazette and comics. Tuesday 4th, matinee 5.15 p.m., 1st and 2nd episodes, Billie Burke in 'Gloria's Romance.'

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-01 - 1919-03-04
Summary:

Tonight, showing 3rd and 4th episodes of 'A Lass of the Lumberlands,' featuring Helen Holmes, including Gazette and comics. Tuesday 4th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., 1st and 2nd episodes: Billie Burke in 'Gloria's Romance.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-07 - 1919-03-10
Summary:

March 3, 9, 10, 11, showing 5th and 6th episode of 'A Lass of the Lumberlands.' Also Gazette and Comics. Tuesday 11th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., 3rd and 4th episodes of Billie Burke in 'Gloria's Romance.' Wednesday 15th, showing Paramount drama in 5 parts, 'A Coney…

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-08 - 1919-03-11
Summary:

8th, 9th, 10th and 11th March, showing 5th and 6th episodes of 'A Lass of the Lumberlands,' including Gazette and comics. Tuesday 11th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., 3rd and 4th episodes, Billie Burke in 'Gloria's Romance.' Wednesday 12th, showing Paramount drama in 5 parts,…

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-11 - 1919-03-14
Summary:

March 12, 13 and 14, showing Paramount Feature in 5 parts, Irene Fenwick in 'A Coney Island Princess.' Also Gazette and Comics. Monday 18th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'Temptation' in 6 parts (Paramount). Tuesday 18th, 5th and 6th episode of Billie Burke in 'Gloria…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-12 - 1919-03-14
Summary:

12th, 13th and 14th March, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, Irene Fenwick in 'A Coney Island Princess,' including Gazette and comics. Monday 17th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'Temptation' in 6 parts (Paramount). Tuesday 18th, 5th and 6th episodes, Billie Burke in…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-15 - 1919-03-18
Summary:

15th, 16th, 17th and 18th March, showing 7th and 8th episodes of 'A Lass of the Lumberlands,' including Gazette and comics. Monday 17th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'Temptation,' in 6 parts (Paramount). Tuesday 18th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., 5th and 6th episodes, Billie Burke…

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-15 - 1919-03-17
Summary:

March 15, 16, 17 and 18, showing 7th and 8th episodes of 'A Lass of the Lumberlands.' Also Gazette and Comics. Monday 17th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'Temptation' in 6 parts (Paramount). Tuesday 18th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., 5th and 6th episodes, Billie Burke in '…

14
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-18 - 1919-03-21
Summary:

March 19, 20 and 21, Paramount photoplay 5 parts, Mary Pickford in 'The Girl of Yesterday.' Also Gazette and Comics. Wednesday 22nd, 9th and 10th episodes of 'A Lass of the Lumberlands,' Tuesday 25th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., 7th and 8th episodes, Billie Burke in 'Gloria…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-19 - 1919-03-21
Summary:

19th, 20th and 21st March, Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Mary Pickford in 'The Girl of Yesterday.' Also Gazette and comics. Saturday 22nd, 8th and 10th episodes, 'A Lass of the Lumberlands.' Tuesday 25th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., 7th and 8th episodes, Billie Burke in '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-05
Summary:

Last night, the 5-part Paramount picture 'The Quest of Life' was shown in Hongkong Theatre for one last time. There were also two comedies, 'The Funny Side of the Jealousy' and 'He Meant Well,' and a Gazette number included in the programme. Tonight will be shown…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-14
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is about to put on a stupendous serial; but as they are already engaged in screening 'The Bull's Eye,' the management is desirous of speeding it up so as to get the new picture. Tonight a new programme is billed with the star picture, 'Hinton's…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-28 - 1919-08-30
Summary:

Pathe's peerless serial star, Pearl White with Warner Oland in 'The Lightning Raider,' episode 1st: 'The Ebony Blook,' episode 2nd: 'The Counter Plot.' Matinee: 'The Bull's Eye' (episode 15, 16 and 17). Booking at Anderson's. August 29…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-29 - 1919-08-29
Summary:

The premier house for good entertainment. Tonight's dual attraction, Pearl White in 'The Lightning Raider' and a programme of music by well known ‘cellist and songstress. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-06
Summary:

A very well-arranged programme is announced by the Victoria Theatre management for tomorrow night. The screening of 'The Lightning Raider,' which was disturbed by 'The Globe Trotter' taking the house, will continue regularly in future. The film is featuring Pearl White and…