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: 1913-12-29
Summary:

Even the most blasé of theatre-goers must feel a thrill when watching the feature film at the Victoria, 'The Black Mask.' Film plot included. The rest of the programme is good and the last film is cert in to appeal to Servicemen. 'All's Fair' is full of human interest.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-25
Summary:

The pictures of Captain Scott's dash for the South Pole drew a fair house last evening at the Theatre Royal. There will be matinee this afternoon.

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Headline: Theatre Prices
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-14
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – It is regretted that no action was taken to resist the imposition of the charge for theatre seats made by the Amateur Dramatic Club and the Bandmann Co., charge of $3.50 as against the usual and fair charge of $3.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-11 - 1916-05-13
Summary:

The third and fourth episodes of 'Exploits of Elaine' on Friday, 12th May, 1916. Comedies including 'Wiffles and His Fair Relatives' (coloured), 'Fatty's Debut' (by Keystone) and 'Col. Hezza Liar' [sic] and 'The Ghost.' Interesting picture…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-12 - 1916-05-15
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Exploits of Elaine' (3rd & 4th episodes), 'Wiffles & His Fair Relatives', 'Fatty's Debut', 'Col. Hezza Liar & The Ghost' and 'When Flower Land awakes in Japan'; Screening of Pathe's British…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-05
Summary:

A Sale of Roses, an English Fair on the Murray Parade Ground and an Evening Fete and Illuminations in the Public Gardens have been arranged. It has been decided to hold a concert at the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-18 - 1916-10-18
Summary:

Variety performance in the theatre

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-19 - 1916-10-19
Summary:

Variety performance in the theatre

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-23
Summary:

There was fairly good house at the Hongkong Theatre last night, the attraction being 'The Million Dollar Mystery,' Parts 17, 18, and 19. There will be a change of programme on Saturday, when the opening episodes of a new American serial will be shown. The title of the new picture is…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-12
Summary:

The Bijou has been drawing fair houses during the weekend, and tonight will be the last opportunity of seeing the current programme. This consists of a two-part Chaplin film, the 20th and 21st episodes of 'The Broken Coin' and 'The Lion Hunters,' a dramatic two-reel picture…

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-26
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre has been undergoing a process of redecoration and now looks extremely smart. The Christmas matinee was a very great success. At night the house was fairly well filled, and the Band of the 18th Infantry was in attendance. A splendid programme was provided, which included two…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-16
Summary:

Very crowded houses have again ruled at the Victoria during the past few nights, and 'The Iron Claw' serial bids fair to be fully as popular as its predecessors of the same class. The Victoria has also been offering a new Pathe Gazette, which contains some very striking features; as…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-03
Summary:

Cinematograph patrons will have read with interest a statement in our 'Miscellany' of yesterday, to the effect that 'Vanity Fair' has been put before the public, in moving picture form. Unfortunately we are not yet likely to see the example of putting standard books on the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-24
Summary:

Mr. T. P. O'Connor, the Film Censor, addressing the members of the Old Playgoers' Club on the 'Kinema and the Censorship' referred to the preponderance of American films in this country and said we ought to have a fair share of the film production trade. While it was…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-22
Summary:

Mlle. Marie Louise Sterling, whom the programme announced as having been a premiere dance use at the Grand Opera House, Paris, was the principal attention at the Victoria Theatre last night, when she commenced a four nights' engagement. There was a fairly large audience. The pictures shown…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-04
Summary:

A new organisation has recently been formed, the Screen Club, to promote the circulation of British films overseas. Practically no British-produced films except war films are shown in Australia, none in South Africa, and scarcely any in Canada. The American hold the fields, while France and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-20
Summary:

In the early days of the war patriots used to take counsel together on the proper disposal of the Kaiser. The 'New York Tribune' demands the dislocation or severance of the cervical vertebrae of the Kaiser and his whole entourage-and it is certain that this legal process has been…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-17
Summary:

Scots folks should see 'The Daughter of MacGregor' now appearing at the Coronet Theatre. The location of the scenes – in Scotland and Florida – is arresting, by reason of its very simplicity at times, thus giving that variety so essential nowadays in the successful photoplay.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-28
Summary:

There was a fair house at the Victoria Theatre last night when the film 'A Wife's Forgiveness' was shown. The rest of the programme including the Dance from Spanish Dancers was also good.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-25 - 1919-07-26
Summary:

July 25th, 26th and 27th, Elinor Glyn's 'Three Weeks.' Popular prices. Booking at Robinson's. July 25 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5.