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: 1914-10-14
Summary:

The proprietors and managers of cinema houses in London have been informed that no pictures dealing with the war in any shape or form are permitted on the screen. A violation of this order will mean instant cancelling of a licence.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-26 - 1915-01-02
Summary:

On Dec 29, the great War Picture; the melodramatic film 'The Bells of Rheims' in 2 parts - 3,000 feet long for a few nights only; the public are requested to be early, owing to the great demand for seats; 4th and 5th series expected in a few days.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-06 - 1915-01-07
Summary:

On Jan 8, the best picture programme ever presented to the public when the great military picture 'High Treason' in 4 parts- 4,000 feet long (thrilling & startling) will be screened, this film has been obtained at great expense; also 4th series of War Pictures in 3 parts - 3,000…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-08 - 1915-01-09
Summary:

On Jan 8, the best picture programme ever presented to the public when the great military picture 'High Treason' in 4 parts- 4,000 feet long (thrilling & startling) will be screened, this film has been obtained at great expense; also 4th series of War Pictures in 3 parts - 3,000…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-11
Summary:

Victoria Theatre has offered great attractions to the public. In addition to the latest war pictures, the comics are unique and the selected dramas are all well arranged. Tonight a magnificent drama will be screened.

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-30
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre was crowded to the doors on Saturday night, when an interestingly varied programme was offered. The principal item was an abbreviated but most successful version of Moliere's 'Malade Imaginer.' The acting was of a very high order and the mounting of the piece…

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-05
Summary:

Our Day' is drawing nearer and the arrangements for the observances in Hongkong are being made smoothly and rapidly. The sale of tickets for the War Bong drawing contributes to the success. A variety of arrangements was made to entertain the audience. At 9 p.m. a fete will be held in the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-10-10 - 1917-10-16
Summary:

Schedule for Thursday, 18th October, 1917: In morning, a collection for Lady May's Rose Fund is held. In afternoon at 3 o'clock, a drawing of war bonds and St. John Ambulance Brigade competitions are held. Teas and refreshments are included. In evening at 9 o'clock, new official…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1917-10-17 - 1917-10-17
Summary:

Schedule for Thursday, 18th October, 1917: In morning, a collection for Lady May's Rose Fund is held. In afternoon at 3:30 o'clock, St. John Ambulance Brigade competitions begins. Drawing of war bonds (motor car raffle) will start at 3:45 p.m. Teas and refreshments are included. In…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-22
Summary:

A war film budget is to be issued twice weekly by the War Office Cinematograph Committee, which has taken over the Topical Film Company for this purpose for the period of the war. Arrangements have been made to include pictures from the British fronts in France and elsewhere, and some of the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-07-09
Summary:

Into the remotest villages of Great Britain vivid glimpses of the war are to be brought by a fleet of 'cine-motor-cars' invented by Captain Barber, which the Ministry of Information, Lord Beaverbrook, have dispatched from London. In the later screening, films show England has beaten…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-27
Summary:

The Peace Celebration Committee which promised an entertainment to the school children in the Colony, kept its word yesterday by providing the pupils of the Belilios Girls' School entertainment in Victoria Theatre from 1 to 4 p.m. 'Voice of Destiny' with Baby Osborne and war…

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

The great war in all its phases as participated in by the American Army has been depicted for the archives of the nation in no fewer than 47,000 still photographs and 160 miles of motion picture negatives. Mr. Baker, Secretary of War, in announcing this fact to Congress asked authorisation to…