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: 1913-10-15
Summary:

Commencing tonight, there will be exhibited at the Victoria Theatre a wonderful instructive picture entitled 'For the King.' Film synopsis included. One of the world's leading magicians, De Villiers is to appear at the Victoria commencing next Monday for a short season. Booking is…

122
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-15
Summary:

For the King' will be exhibiting at the Victoria Theatre. It is produced by the British, showing the daily incidents and interesting events of the King. De Villiers will also come to Hong Kong. He is an interesting illusionist.

123
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-17
Summary:

There will be another change of programme at the Victoria Cinematograph Theatre tonight. 'The Sacrilege' and 'Little Willy v. Bombardier Wells,' a comedy, should be interesting. 'For the King' will be presented for the last time.

124
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-18 - 1913-10-18
Summary:

Film screening of 'For the King'; Coming performances by De Villiers and Brilliant Variety Company with Messrs Wilbur and Harrigan and the Osberg Sisters

125
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-12
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre offerings this week amuse and interest the usual large audiences which patronize this well-known house. The Gaumont Graphic shows the latest happenings abroad, including the King's visit to Lancashire and his reception by the mill girls. The outstanding feature of the…

126
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-21 - 1913-11-24
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Monkey Kings' (in 3 parts); Coming film: 'The Battle of Waterloo'; Coming performances by Martinetti-Grossi-Moret

127
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-24
Summary:

The programmes at the Victoria Theatre improve with each change last week's offerings were a particularly well-selected lot and each was watched with interest. A feature film in three parts, 'The Money Kings,' is most absorbing, and introduces wireless, a hydroplane and various…

128
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-24 - 1913-11-24
Summary:

The great dramatic picture 'The Money Kings' in 3 parts; Gaumont Graphic showing the latest news in moving pictures; 'The Battle of Waterloo' (6,000) feet; for a short season of performance by The World's Trio.

129
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-27 - 1913-12-29
Summary:

Film screening of 'Nick Winter and Phantom Thief' (in 2 parts, 3,000 ft); Screening of The Pathe's Gazette; Coming film: 'The King of the Air'

130
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-12-27 - 1913-12-30
Summary:

The Pathe's Gazette, Nick Winter and 'The Phantom Thief,' a great detective drama in 3 parts, 3,000 feet to be screened shortly; the great powerful coloured sensational film, 'The King of the Air' in 5 parts, 8,000 feet.

131
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-30 - 1913-12-30
Summary:

Film screening of 'Nick Winter and Phantom Thief' (in 2 parts, 3,000 ft); Screening of The Pathe's Gazette; Coming film: 'The King of the Air'

132
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-03 - 1914-01-06
Summary:

Performance by Violet Bonetta; Coming film: 'The King of the Air'

133
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-03 - 1914-01-05
Summary:

Performance by Bonetta; a fine selection of picture, including 'The King of the Air,' a great powerful coloured film in 5 parts, 8,000 feet will be screened shortly.

134
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-06
Summary:

The King of the Air,' in five parts and 8000 ft. long will be produced at the Bijou Theatre this week commencing on Wednesday. It is one of the Pathe Freres grand and realistic studies and should prove a big draw.

135
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-06 - 1914-01-08
Summary:

For one week only, commencing tonight, the great powerful coloured sensational film 'The King of the Air'; performance by Bonetta.

136
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-07 - 1914-01-09
Summary:

Film screening of 'The King of the Air' (in 5 parts, 8,000 ft); Performance by Violet Bonetta

137
Headline: Crowded Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-08
Summary:

The King of the Air' attracted a large audience at the Bijou last night, people had to be turned away. Miss Violet Bonnett is proving a great attraction.

138
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-09 - 1914-01-12
Summary:

Films screening of 'The King of the Forest' (in 2 parts); Coming film: 'Fantomas' (The Belthan Mystery) and 'Under the Shadow of the Guillotine'

139
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-09
Summary:

People were turned away at the Bijou Theatre this week for want of accommodation; early booking is advised. The magnificent picture 'The King of Air' is the attraction of the screen.

140
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-01-09 - 1914-01-13
Summary:

Last four nights only, 'The King of the Air' in 5 parts, 8,000 feet; performance by Bonetta; look out for Sunday, Jan 11, Hongkong Hotel, Orchestra will be in attendance.