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: 1917-01-18 - 1917-01-20
Summary:

On Jan 19, 5th and 6th episodes of the 'Iron Claw,' Intervention of Tito & The Spotted Warning; Pathe's British Gazette, 'The Great War' (1916-17 reserves in training); comic: 'Wiffles' Dancing Pumps,' 'Merely a Married Man' (Keystone), and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-22
Summary:

The current programme at the Victoria Theatre is a most interesting one. It contains a new Pathe Gazette, a fine war picture illustrative of the training which the French recruits are undergoing and an exceedingly clever 'Wiffles' comedy, in which M. Prince appears in quite a new and…

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-12
Summary:

Crammed houses have again been the rule at the Victoria Theatre over the weekend. The Pathe Gazette, the war pictures and 'Wiffles' Escape' were all first-class stuff and quite up to Messrs. Pathe's usual form. Two more episodes of 'The Iron Claw' were shown, and…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-10 - 1917-04-11
Summary:

On Apr 10, 5th and 6th episode of the great detective serial, 'Zudora'; last two nights of the famous violinist Cor De Bly; Pathe's Gazettes and comics; on Apr 13, continuation of the 'Iron Claw.'

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-10 - 1917-04-10
Summary:

Screening of 'Zudora' (5th & 6th episodes), Pathe's Gazette and Comics; Performance by Cor 'de' Bly; Coming film: 'Iron Claw'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-11 - 1917-04-11
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Zudora' (5th & 6th episodes), Pathe's Gazette and Comics; Performance by Cor 'de' Bly; Coming film: 'Iron Claw'

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-12
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is screening pictures 'Iron Claw' and 'Zudora' and the performance of celebrated violinist Cor de Bly is splendid.

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-03
Summary:

The new Pathe serial 'The Seven Pearls' to be screened at the Victoria Theatre is a thrilling one. Artistes contributed to the success of the picture, apart from the interesting story of the serials. The story was written by Chas. W. Goddard, who wrote 'The Perils of Pauline…

9
Headline: Warning
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-29 - 1921-07-29
Summary:

Notice is hereby given that the exclusive exhibition rights for China of the Charles Chaplin film called 'The Kid' is the property of the First National Exhibitors Circuit and that these rights have not been sold or leased to any person or firm in China. Proceedings will be taken…

10
Headline: Warning
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-02 - 1921-08-17
Summary:

Notice is hereby given that the exclusive exhibition rights for China of the Charles Chaplin film called 'The Kid' is the property of the First National Exhibitors Circuit and that these rights have not been sold or leased to any person or firm in China. Proceedings will be taken…

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-13 - 1921-08-16
Summary:

Grand Reopening Today! The great British melodrama, 'A Woman of Pleasure' with Blanche Sweet in 7 reels and latest Topical Budget. August 15 & 16 Remarks: Inauguration of President Sun at 11, 12.35, 2.10, 3.45 and 7.15.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-24 - 1921-08-26
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, for two nights only, 'The Devil's Passkey' and Topical Budget.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-22 - 1921-09-24
Summary:

Thursday, 22nd to Saturday, 24th Sept., Gladys Walton in 'All Dolled Up,' ‘Snub' Pollard in 'The Dear Departed,' 'Naughty Lions and Wild Men,' Topical Budget & Screen Magazine.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-04
Summary:

According to the writer, Mr. Chaplin does not like being called 'Charlie' – that he prefers to be known as Charles. Besides, he is unquestionably the greatest comedian in the world. Recently, the film 'The Kid' should prove that Mr. Chaplin is both a leading international…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-11 - 1921-10-14
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, William S. Hart in 'Branding Broadway,' ‘Snub' Pollard in 'The London Bobby' and Topical Budget No. 521.

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-15 - 1921-10-18
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, 'Lahoma,' Topical Budget No. 521 and ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Insulting the Sultan.'

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-19 - 1921-10-22
Summary:

A Man and His Money' with Tom Moore and Seena Owen, a delightful Goldwyn comedy. Also showing ‘Snub' Pollard in 'Cash Customers' and a universal number of the Topical Budget.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-22 - 1921-10-24
Summary:

The Weaker Sex,' 'Start the Show' and Topical Budget. October 24 Remarks: Last performances of 'The Weaker Sex,' featuring Dorothy Dalton, Chas. Ray, Louise Glaum, Robert McKim and J. Barney Sherry. Also showing Rolin Cartoon, Comedies & Gazette.

19
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-27 - 1921-10-29
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, Madge Kennedy and Tom Moore in 'The Kingdom of Youth,' Vanity Fair Girls in 'Oh, Promise Me,' and Charlie Chaplin in the Topical Budget.

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-03 - 1921-11-05
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Anita Stewart in 'Her Kingdom of Dreams' and Topical Budget 525. November 3 Remarks: Sunday Matinee: 'He Comes Up Smiling.'