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: 1912-10-09
Summary:

The schedule of complimentary performance at the Victoria Theatre on Friday is provided. The entertainment is given by Messrs Ramos and Ramos to their popular manager, Mr. J. Blake. Comic pictures 'Bobby Pulls the Trigger' and 'Love, Luck & Gasoline' will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-25
Summary:

As usual, the Victoria Theatre is giving the most excellent programme. The new film, 'Little Humpback,' contains a pretty strong turning on the old superstition that the touch of a hunchback brings luck. Max Linder and Bobby were represented again. Miss Addie Leigh, Verne and Smith…

3
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-26 - 1913-04-29
Summary:

Grand American drama, 'The Rose of Kentucky,' 'The Sense of Smell' (comic), 'Looking for a Job,' and 'The Bobbie & The Bow-Bow' (comic), Inquisitive William, and 'The Scottish Highlands' (scenic); 'News of the Day'; performance by…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-27
Summary:

A good selection of pictures is being shown at the Victoria. 'Billy Boy Takes a Hand at Bridge' revives our old friend 'Bobbie.' Another excellent comic is 'Zigoto Has a Kind Heart.' The big French picture 'Nelly's Wits' will certainly amuse all…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-01 - 1915-04-01
Summary:

On Mar 31, Apr 1&2, the powerful and interesting drama 'Disappearance' or 'The Missing Man' in 4 parts - length 6,000 feet; 'Estela Marina,' drama; 'Bobby Masters His Nurse,' great comic; orchestra performance at 9.15.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-14 - 1916-08-14
Summary:

On Aug 14, band performance; 'Max Linder & His Rival' in 3 parts; 'The Snaring of Wiffles'; performance by Mabelle and Kitty; 'A Jealous Husband' (Keystone); 'Well Mended' (Little Bobby).

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-20 - 0191-09-22
Summary:

On Sep 20-22, 6th-8th episodes of the great exciting serial feature drama 'Neal of the Navy'; 'Gontran and the Ghost' (comic); 'Bobby and the Wine Bottle.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-20 - 1918-08-20
Summary:

August 22-24. Mrs. Vernon Castle, the best known, best dressed woman in the world in the film that drew all London 'Thou Shalt Not' or 'The Mark of Cain.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-22 - 1918-08-24
Summary:

August 22-24. At 9.15 p.m. performance, Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'The Mark of Cain.' Free list entirely suspended on Saturday night.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-23
Summary:

There was an absolutely crowded house at the Victoria Theatre last night, when the special attraction provided was the great five-part film, 'The Mark of Cain.' The main feature is the very clever acting of Mrs. Vernon Castle, who has the leading role, and who is seconded by Mr.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-21 - 1918-09-21
Summary:

Monday night, Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'Stranded in Arcady,' a story of the great outdoors. The only recent production that we can compare with it was 'Runaway Romany.'

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-23 - 1918-09-24
Summary:

September 23-25. Performance. Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'Stranded in Arcady.' Harold Lloyd in 'A Gasoline Wedding.'

13
Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-20 - 1919-03-22
Summary:

Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'The Mysterious Client.' Charlie Chaplin in 'Easy Street.' Booking at Robinson's.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-20 - 1919-03-20
Summary:

Mrs. Vernon Castle in her latest Pathe play, the thrilling 'The Mysterious Client.'

15
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-17 - 1919-04-19
Summary:

For two nights only, William Farnum in the great William Fox super production 'When a Man Sees Red' by Larry Evans. From his Saturday Evening Post story 'The Painted Lady.' Preceded by the most laughable sunshine comedy 'Roaring Lions and Wedding Bells.' April 19…

16
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-21 - 1919-04-24
Summary:

Tonight, Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'The First Law.' Her Father's Station and British Gazette No. 500-501. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-19 - 1919-05-24
Summary:

The Biggest Attraction on the screen today is Charlie Chaplin in his first million dollar comedy 'A Dog's Life.' Toto in 'Nipped in the Bud.' Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'Mark of Cain.' Booking at Anderson's. May 22 remarks: Harold Lloyd in 'Bride and Gloom…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-19 - 1919-06-24
Summary:

Tonight, 'Cupid by Proxy' with Baby Marie Osborne in title role. A musical treat by Italian artistes. Matinee: 'The Education of Mr. Pipp' (Five parts) Miss Faye in an acrobatic dance and newest songs. June 20 remarks: 'Hands Up' episode 11 and 12. A most laughable…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-05 - 1919-09-12
Summary:

The Lightning Raider' will be screened at the Victoria Theatre. Many of the most modern scientific inventions are utilised in these two episodes starring Pearl White. On Sunday, you will also witness the guards triumphal march through London. There is a most interesting British Gazette.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-12 - 1919-12-27
Summary:

Pathe presents Virginia Pearson with Sheldon Lewis in 'The Bishop's Emeralds,' an extra selected star photoplay in 6 acts. December 24 remarks: 'The Bishop's Emeralds' is based on the work of novelist Captain Townley. December 24 remarks: Matinee: Vernon Castle in…