A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1912-03-25
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-03-25
Summary:

After an off-spell on account of the visit of the Hughes Company, the Victoria Theatre will resume its moving picture show tonight. The films hitherto presented at the Victoria have been excellent and have won high appreciation from crowded audiences. Some new features are promised.

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Headline: Public Auctions
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-22 - 1917-08-24
Summary:

One Cinematograph Camera and Films

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337 (Hongkong Most Modern Picture Palace).
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-27 - 1921-10-31
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Hugh E. Dierker's 'When Dawn Came.' Matinees: 5.15 p.m., 'When a Woman Strikes'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 8th and 9th episodes of 'Trailed by Three.' Popular prices. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel 951. October 27 Remarks: Another ad. on page…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern Picture Palace (Entirely Under British Management)
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-28 - 1921-10-31
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Hugh E. Dierker's supreme achievement, 'When Dawn Came,' in seven reels. 5.15 p.m., 'When a Woman Strikes'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Trailed by Three' 8th and 9th episodes. Usual prices. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. (Tel. 951.)

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Headline: The World Theatre: 'When Dawn Came'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-29
Summary:

The attraction at the World Theatre this weekend is a seven-reel adaptation of Hugh E. Dierker's famous book. 'When Dawn Came' is a splendid picture, with superb acting and charming scenery. It contains a strong religious element, and Roman Catholics in particular should not fail…