A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-14
Summary:

There has been quite a Number One show at the Victoria Theatre over the weekend, and good houses have been the rule. 'Mabelle and Kitty' are maintaining their popularity and are giving some excellent songs and dances. 'The Phantom of His Love,' the Pathe Gazette and the war…

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-17
Summary:

Mr. Frederick Coleman, F.R.C.S, is shortly to give a lecture on the war at the Victoria Theatre, and there should be large attendances.

3
Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-21
Summary:

The Friday, Saturday and Sunday programme at the Victoria Theatre was as well patronised as such an excellent bill of fare deserved to be. The Pathe Gazette was a particularly good one and the special war pictures beyond praise. The centre-piece was a beautifully staged romantic play: 'The…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-01 - 1917-02-01
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 pm and for one night only, 'A Daughter of the People,' powerful drama of love, labour and redemption in 5 parts, featuring Saura [sic] Sawyer, Frederick de Belleville and Robert Broderick; the five part drama, with photo illustrations by Irvin Willat surrounds the life…

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-28 - 1917-04-28
Summary:

On Apr 30, Daniel Frohman presents, Pauline Frederick in the great Paramount picture, 'Sold' in 5 parts; Pathe's British Gazette, The Great War; a screaming comedy, 'Entirely under New Management' in 2 parts.

6
Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-13 - 1919-03-15
Summary:

Pauline Frederick in 'The Slave Market.' 'Three Rings and a Goat.' Booking at Robinson's.

7
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-13 - 1919-03-13
Summary:

The Slave Market,' a tale of the Spanish Main showing tonight at the Coronet Theatre. Pauline Frederick is the girl. And if you want more than that there is also Episode two of 'Get-Rich-Quick Wallingford' entitled 'Three Rings and a Goat.' Not to mention British Gazette…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-14 - 1919-08-15
Summary:

Tonight programme, Frederick Warde in 'Hinton's Double.' 'Toto's Troubles' always trouble about Girls. Matinee 'The Bull's Eye,' episodes 3, 4 & 5. Booking at Anderson's.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-14
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre this afternoon, the management is screening episodes 3, 4 and 5 of 'The Bull's Eye,' which has been drawing crowded houses. There will be another matinee tomorrow. The reason for this new departure is that a very fine and stupendous serial, featuring Pearl…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-16 - 1919-08-16
Summary:

Hinton's Double' featuring Frederick Warde. 'Toto's Troubles.' Matinee: 'The Bull's Eye.' Sunday's matinee: 'Candy Girl.' Booking at Anderson's.

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-19 - 1919-08-19
Summary:

Tomorrow: 'Hinton's Double,' a capital picture with Frederick Warde in title role. Thursday: 'The Bull's Eye.'

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-19
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre are putting on 'Hinton's Double,' a picture featuring the well-known actor, Frederick Ward [sic], in the title role and which has been a money-maker for the theatre, at the matinee tomorrow. On Thursday at the matinee, the 9th, 10th and 11th episodes of '…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-30 - 1920-10-30
Summary:

Tonight, Pauline Frederick in 'The Hungry Heart.'

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-01-13 - 1921-01-15
Summary:

At 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15: Coldwyn [sic] presents Pauline Frederick in 'The Paliser Case,' 'Snub' Comedy with Coronet Jazz and British Gazette.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-02-10 - 1921-02-11
Summary:

Pauline Frederick in 'Double Crossed' in 5 parts. At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Marion Davies in 'The Belle of New York.'

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-24 - 1921-08-26
Summary:

Pauline Frederick in 'Resurrection' and Charles Murray in 'Never Too Old.'

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-14 - 1921-09-15
Summary:

Pauline Frederick in 'The Poliser Case' [sic].

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-09-16 - 1921-09-17
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Goldwyn presents Pauline Frederick in 'The Peace of Roaring River.'

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

Tex Rickard, the boxing promoter, and Frederick C. Quimby, motion picture exhibitor, pleaded guilty before Federal Judge Sheppard to charges of violating the Interstate Commerce Law through the transportation across the State line from New Jersey of the Dempsey-Carpentier fight pictures and were…

20
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-10 - 1921-12-13
Summary:

Pauline Frederick in 'A Daughter of the Old South' and Charlie Chaplin in 'In the Bank.'