A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Living Pictures
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-18
Summary:

We heartily congratulate both the Victoria and Bijou Cinemagraphs upon the remarkably short spaces of time since the actual date of King George's Coronation in which they have been able to present to their patrons up-to-date and excellent films of the Coronation processions. The pictures…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-04 - 1914-04-06
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the detective picture 'The Mystery of Yellow Room' in 3 parts; Lord Lytton's wonderful masterpiece 'The Last Days of Pompeii' in 8,000 feet will soon be exhibited; watch for the great picture George Carpentier v Bomdardier Wells.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-12 - 1914-06-15
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the drama picture 'A Leap of Despair' in 3 parts; the Gaumont Graphic; also the sensational boxing film Georges Carpentier vs Bombardier Wells in 1,000 feet; a thrilling novel of adventures 'Between Men and Beasts' and the society film dance 'The Tango…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-05-20
Summary:

Another very successful patriotic concert was given last night at the Victoria. The Band of the 74th Punjabis played some splendid selections, and one of the bandsmen, Allah Dah, gave a piccolo solo. Miss May Clarke, the Carsons, Mr. Harry Relph, professor Gonzalez, Mr. George Grimble and Mr.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-10-21
Summary:

Last night, at the Victoria Theatre, a most successful concert in aid of the Red Cross Fund was given. A feature of the evening was an amusing sketch 'The Bruiser's Waterloo.' Mr. Banks, Mr. F. Simes, Mr. J. Bradley, Mr. B. Nichol, and Mr. Edmonds performed.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-09 - 1917-03-10
Summary:

Tonight, the send and final episode of the 'Two Little Vagabonds,' the film version of the immortal melodrama adapted by Geo. R. Sims and Arthur Shirley; episode of 'Fanfan and Claudinet'; 'The Great War 1914-17,' depicting incidents of the front of Somme, Verdun,…

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

Mr. Blake, manager of the Victoria Theatre, states that 'Sunshine and Shadow' and other of the Baby Marie Osborne pictures have been record-breaking attractions at this house. He has arranged to present her latest Pathe feature 'Captain Kiddo' on Christmas day. Phil [sic]…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-06 - 1919-01-17
Summary:

Sons of Satan' produced by George Loane Tucker, director of 'Traffic Souls' [sic]. Annals of the War No. 55. 'Wiffles has Married a Wealthy Wife.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-03 - 1919-03-05
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Doctor and the Woman' featuring Mildred Harris with True Boardman. Also 'The Flame Up' [sic], a Universal photoplay in 5 parts featuring George Fawcett. Freedony and Vaudeville Co. is coming. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-17 - 1919-03-19
Summary:

The romantic Pathe photoplay 'Will Power,' adapted from the story by George Ohnet. Fredony's Revue. Also 'The Wolf of Debt' featuring Violet Mersereau and Billie [sic] Garwood. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-21 - 1919-04-23
Summary:

Tonight, Pathe presents Bryant Washburn in 'Kidder and Ko.' Harold Lloyd and Bebe Daniels in 'Two Scrambled.' Matinee: 'Father and the Boys' featuring Digby Bell. Booking at Anderson's. April 23 remarks: The management of the above theatre having let the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-22
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre rented the building to St. George's Society, there will be no show of pictures tomorrow. That fine film 'Kidder and Ko' will be screened at the Thursday matinee.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-01
Summary:

A really fine picture, which will be released on Thursday at the Victoria, is 'Twenty-One,' a comedy-drama which is extremely amusing. The action of each character is so perfect that is almost impossible to believe that they are played by the same person. Especially is this true when…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-13 - 1919-09-19
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin in his million dollar picture 'Shoulder Arms.' September 17 remarks: George Bevan [sic] in 'Marcellini Millions.' September 19 remarks: Matinee: fifth and sixth episodes of 'The Lightning Raider.'

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-02 - 1919-10-07
Summary:

Tonight, 'War and the Woman' an interesting Thanhouser production. October 4 remarks: Great boxing match, George Carpentier v Dick Smith. 'Madame and Her Godson,' a farce comedy in five parts. The great success of the Palais Royal Theatre Paris. October 4 remarks: Matinee:…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-11 - 1919-12-15
Summary:

The sinner who became a saint and the saint who became a sinner. December 12 remarks: Dorothy Bernard in 'Sins of Men,' a dramatic arrangement on the evil men do. Harold Lloyd 'Swat the Crook' and British Gazette. Matinee: 11 and 12 episodes of 'The Tiger's Trail…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-30
Summary:

About a year ago the famous house of Pathe, in announcing its intention to enter the big feature field, gave out a list of 'Extra Selected Star Photoplays,' each of which would feature a well-known and popular player, and for the production of which would be called into play all of the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-05
Summary:

The second of a notable series of productions made by Frank Keenan, in which he appears as the star, opened its run at the Victoria Theatre yesterday. It is called 'Gates of Brass.' Mr. Keenan has surrounded himself with a cast of exceptional ability, including Lois Wilson, George…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-04 - 1920-03-10
Summary:

Wives of Men' is a picture that will captivate you. March 4 remarks: Florence Reed in 'Wives of Men.' Harold Lloyd in 'Be My Wife.' March 5 remarks: George B. Seitz who directed and produced the many big and successful Pearl White - Pathe serials in his own production…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-06 - 1920-03-06
Summary:

George B. Seitz and Marguerite Curtot [sic] in 'Bound and Gagged' episode 1 'The Wager,' episode 2 'Overboard.' Florence Reed in 'Wives of Men.' Matinee: Gladys Hulette in 'Pots and Pans Peggy.'