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: 1911-05-27
Summary:

The new Victoria Theatre, a fine building in Des Voeux Road, erected by Messrs. Ramos and Ramos, was opened last night, the initial performance being well attended, in spite of the attraction at the City Hall. The theatre is capable of seating upwards of 800 persons, the chairs being of the tip-…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-23 - 1915-12-24
Summary:

On Dec 24, 'Max Sees Life,' a screaming 2 part comedy by Max Linder, positively one of the funniest picture ever produced; also the two part drama 'The Final Turn'; Pathe's British Gazette; 'Babes in the Wood'; 'A Xmas Problem'; 'The Talisman,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-23 - 1915-12-24
Summary:

A 2-part comedy by Max Linder, 'Max Sees Life,' on Friday, 24th December, 1915. The drama 'The Final Turn' in 2 parts. Matinees including 'Babes in the Wood,' 'Xmas Problem' and 'Talisman.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-24 - 1915-12-24
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Max Sees Life' (2 parts) and 'The Final Turn' (2 parts); Screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Xmas screening: 'Babes in the Wood'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-25 - 1915-12-27
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Max Sees Life' (2 parts) and 'The Final Turn' (2 parts); Screening of Pathe's British Gazette; Xmas screening: 'Babes in the Wood'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-20 - 1916-01-22
Summary:

Tonight! The great Pathe masterpiece in 5 parts, featuring the famous child actress Marie Fromet, of 'Les Miserables' fame in 'The Price of Discipline'; 'Pathe's British Gazette'; 'The Fantastic Umbrella'; 'In the Wood of Mortain'; '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-20 - 1916-01-22
Summary:

The great Pathe masterpiece in 5 parts, 'The Price of Discipline,' on Friday, 21th January. Marie Fromet is featured. Interesting pictures including 'The Fantastic Umbrella' and 'In the Woods of Mortain.' Pathe's British Gazette included. Comic including '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-21 - 1916-01-21
Summary:

Films screenings including Pathe's 'Price of Discipline' (5 parts) featuring the famous child actress Marie Fromest of Les Miserables, 'Fantastic Umbrellea', 'In the Woods of Mortain' and 'Mike the Housemaid'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-22 - 1916-01-24
Summary:

Films screenings including Pathe's 'Price of Discipline' (5 parts) featuring the famous child actress Marie Fromest of 'Les Miserables,' 'Fantastic Umbrellea', 'In the Woods of Mortain' and 'Mike the Housemaid'; Screening of Pathe's…

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-21 - 1916-07-22
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's photoplay 'The Mystery of the Woods' in 3 parts, 'One of the Bravest' in 2 parts, Pathe's British Gazette: 'Armoured Train at the Front', 'Temple Grounds at Nara' and 'When Love Took Wings' (Keystone); Coming film…

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-13 - 1917-12-15
Summary:

On Dec 14, Pathe's great serial, featuring Molly [sic] King in the 'Mystery of the Double Cross' [sic], 3rd and 4th episodes 'An Hour to Live' and 'Kidnapped'; interesting: 'Pathe's American Gazette, 'John Bull's Sketch Book' [sic],…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-15 - 1917-12-17
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's Serial 'Mysteries of the Double Cross' (3rd & 4th episodes) featuring Molly King, Pathe's & American Gazettes, 'John Bulls Sketch Book' and 'Chivalrous Wiffles' (comic); Coming performance by Misses Aileen & Doris…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-15
Summary:

The public of Hongkong will have the chance of witnessing Cabaret entertainment at the Victoria Theatre. Performances by Aileen, Doris Woods and Harry Woods.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-17 - 1917-12-20
Summary:

On Dec 18, 11th and 12th episodes of the 'Grip of Evil'; Pathe's Gazettes and comics; on Dec 19 and 20, performance by Aileen and Woods.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-18 - 1917-12-18
Summary:

Screening of 'Grip of Evil' (11th & 12th episodes), Pathe's Gazettes and Comics; Coming performance by Misses Aileen & Doris Woods and Mrs. Harry Woods

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-18
Summary:

A reminder is given of the treat in store at the Victoria Theatre that popular artists will appear. The pit was reserved for soldiers and sailors. Performances by Misses Aileen and Doris Woods.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-19 - 1917-12-19
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Grip of Evil' (11th & 12th episodes), Pathe's Gazettes and Comics; Tonight and tomorrow night performance by Misses Aileen & Doris Woods and Mrs. Harry Woods

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-19
Summary:

Tonight at the Victoria Theatre will be the first performance of the Misses Woods in their society entertainment in public. Only the back portion is being reserved to soldiers and sailors.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-20 - 1917-12-20
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Grip of Evil' (11th & 12th episodes), Pathe's Gazettes and Comics; Tonight performance by Misses Aileen & Doris Woods and Mrs. Harry Woods

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-20
Summary:

Misses Doris and Aileen Woods pleased the audiences at private entertainment at the Victoria Theatre. Some interesting pictures 'The Grip of Evil,' 'Pathe's British Gazette' completed the programme with a Keystone comic 'That Springtime Feeling.'