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: 1908-09-30 - 1908-10-26
Summary:

Two performances every night including magnificent comic and dramatic films; Performance from the French Artistes Mlle. Cecilia & Mr. C. Verari, and the talented singer and dancer of the Tivoli Theatre of Sydney, Miss Ph. E. MacDonald

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-04-29
Summary:

For this evening and tomorrow Mr Stephenson has secured for his popular Bijou Scenic Theatre a really fine set of pictures which all should see. One which has been greeted with rounds of applause is that in which two of the most prominent cinematograph artistes figures, namely Max Linder, the…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-29 - 1913-01-31
Summary:

Tonight's programme: 'Love's Young Dream' (drama), 'Winter Sports at Boleda', two fine Comics and Pathe Gazette including Stag Hounds Meet', 'British, French, and Russian Fleets off Constantinople', 'Great Fire at Johannesburg' and '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-07
Summary:

The orchestra for the Victoria Cinematograph Theatre was expected to arrive yesterday by the French Packet Paul Lecat but did not do so. It is believed the musicians will be here by the next semester. The Victoria continues to exhibit films showing the most recent world events and interesting…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-06
Summary:

So popular is the Pauline series at the Victoria Theatre that the house has several times refused admission to late comers. The newest instalments, which were put on for the first time on Friday night, include perhaps the most sensational jump ever shown on the film, and many other engrossing…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-12 - 1915-08-14
Summary:

On Aug 13, another thrilling and sensational programme, 'The Child Killers' in 2 parts, being an episode of the Invasion of France in 1914 taken by authority of French Govt; also Pathe's famous Gazettes; here we have the official meeting of the great generals Kitchener, French and…

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-31
Summary:

In point of plot and of acting 'The Sin of Jean Perlot' is one of the greatest successes Messrs Pathe have achieved. Other items include Pathe's British Gazette, the French Troops in Alsace, some comics and an American drama entitled 'The Heart of Maggie Malone.'…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-27 - 1916-12-29
Summary:

From Dec 28 to Jan 2, performance by Halanai; a splendid drama 'The French Spy' in 4 parts; also comic films.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-26 - 1917-04-27
Summary:

On Apr 27, the burning question answered in the unmasking of the Laughing Mask in the final episodes of the 'Iron Claw'; Pathe's British American & French Gazettes, comics and other beautiful films.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-09-03 - 1917-09-05
Summary:

On Sept 4, Pathe's great film d' art, 'The Double Image' in 4 parts featuring Mdlle Napuskska, a masterpiece of cinema productions; Pathe's British American & French Gazettes and various comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-01 - 1917-10-03
Summary:

On Oct 2, a great novel by Charles Dicken 'The Chimes' in 5 parts; Pathe's British, French & American Gazettes and various comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-25 - 1918-01-26
Summary:

Tonight, the 15th and last episodes of 'The Mystery of the Double Cross,' the mystery fully explained. See who is the masked stranger. Also 'Max Between Two Fires,' a French comedy by Max Linder, played by the author, and 'The Tientsin Flood,' a picture specially…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-10
Summary:

There should be even larger 'houses' at the Victoria Theatre this week, for a special feature film, entitled 'Instinct' is being presented. The play, dealing with the love story of a great French doctor, is one of the best unfolded we have seen for a long time, and when it is…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-14
Summary:

The programme provided by the management of the Victoria Theatre on Thursday and last night, and which is gaining to be presented tonight, is one that should prove a draw to a considerable number of people. Ever since the last stirring serial film shown at the Victoria ended, Hong Kong has been…

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Headline: Empire Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-06 - 1918-12-09
Summary:

December 7, 8, 9 and 10, showing 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' episodes 3 and 4. Also 'Luke's Late Lunchers,' a screaming Lonesome Luke comedy and comics.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-18
Summary:

There was a large number of audiences enjoy the screening of 'The Count of Monte Cristo' in Victoria Theatre last night, many of them were French. The programme in Theatre also included the American Gazette and the usual comic.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-06 - 1919-05-09
Summary:

May 7, 8 and 9, showing 'The Man of Shame,' photo drama in 5 parts, from the famous French novel 'Roger La Honte,' featuring Mr. Wilton Lackaye and Misa Rosemary Theby. Including Gazette and Comics. Saturday 10th, matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance, showing Charlie Chaplin…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-07 - 1919-05-09
Summary:

7th, 8th and 9th May, showing 'The Man of Shame,' photodrama in 5 parts, from the famous French novel 'Roger La Honte,' featuring Mr. Wilton Lackaye and Miss Rosemary Theby. Including Gazette and comics. Saturday 10th, matinee and 7.15 p.m. performance, showing Charlie…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-09
Summary:

The sensational French drama 'The man of shame' featuring White Lecdy and Rosemary Theby, will be its last show in the Hongkong Theatre. Charlie Chaplin pictures will be screened at night, the 'Hungry Heart' will be repeated by request, and also comic pictures.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-08 - 1919-10-10
Summary:

Tonight, episodes 11 and 12 of 'The Lightning Raider' and a hilarious Lloyd comic. October 8 Remarks: Today's matinee, boxing match between Carpentier and Smith, and 'Madame and Her Godson.' October 9 Remarks: Today's matinee, dauntless Pearl White in 'The…