A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-08-23
Summary:

Col. Theodore Roosevelt, writing about the recent Nevada prize-fight in the current issue of the 'Outlook.' 'I sincerely trust that public sentiment will be so aroused, and will make itself felt so effectively, as to guarantee that this is the last prize-fight to take place in the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-30
Summary:

The members of the Sergeants' Mess of the Hong Kong Volunteer Corps gathered at the Head-quarters for their annual dinner. An entertainment was provided in an interesting and amusing series of moving pictures which the dinner committee had very thoughtfully included in the evening's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-10 - 1919-06-10
Summary:

Moral Suicide' will be screened at the Victoria on Thursday (12th). Nothing that we can say about this picture would adequately describe it. It is the most wonderful film that has been released for many a year. Prices will be as usual. Book your seats immediately.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-10 - 1919-06-14
Summary:

Will be screened at the Victoria on Thursday (12th). Prices will be as usual. Book your seats immediately. Film review and film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-12
Summary:

Ivan Abramson, author and director of the sensational photo-play 'Moral Suicide,' to be shown at the Victoria Theatre, wrote the story with the purpose of educating the public to the fragilities of human nature. His success photo-dramas included 'A Fool's Paradise,'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-16 - 1919-06-16
Summary:

We are showing for the last time, 'Moral Suicide,' on Wednesday at matinee. We take this opportunity of thanking the public for the nightly packed houses we enjoyed with this picture. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-04
Summary:

The Bishop of Victoria, Hongkong (Dr. Lander) preached at the Cathedral on Sunday morning for the Hospitals. He mentioned that the medical missionaries in China seem to be aware of the problem, for his notice they are promoting a joint council for public health education and are using moving…