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: 1917-10-06 - 1917-10-06
Summary:

Screening of a Gold Rooster Play 'The Closing Net', British and American Gazettes; Coming film: 'Bucking Society' (Triangle Keystone)

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-25
Summary:

A statement about the winter season of Victoria Theatre has been made by Mr. J. J. Blake, the manager. Concerning serial pictures were so much appreciated by cinema-goers, Mr. Blake has arranged to screen first 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jackie Saunders in the leading role. Other serials…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-26
Summary:

Mr J. J. Blake, the manager of that Victoria Theatre, informs us that great care has been taken in the choice of productions for the winter season. Great variety of films were obtained, including 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jack Saunders, 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-20 - 1917-11-21
Summary:

On Nov 20, Jackie Saunders in the 3rd and 4th episodes of the 'Grip of Evil,' 'The Upper Ten & Looters'; 'Annals of the War' comic & interesting films; on Nov 23, Pathe's great serial: 'Sunshine & Gold' in 5 parts, featuring Baby Marie…

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-22 - 1917-11-24
Summary:

On Nov 23, last two nights of the famous star artiste Marie Louise Sterling; Pathe's great photoplay, 'Sunshine & Gold' in 5 parts, featuring Baby Marie Osborne; interesting: 'Annals of the War'; instructive: 'Lion Cubs' and 'How Jim Won His Valentine…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-24
Summary:

Mlle. Marie Louise Sterling continues her season at the Victoria Theatre, and the opportunity of seeing this talented classical dancer should not be missed. In addition to this attraction, the Victoria is showing a special Golden Rooster film, entitled 'Sunshine and Gold.' This picture…

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-24
Summary:

Mlle. Marie Louise Sterlicg gave further dances at the Victoria Theatre. The chief item of the pictures was 'Sunshine and Gold,' starring Baby Marie Osborne. Other films were 'Annals of the War' and 'How Jim won his Valentine.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-04-08 - 1918-04-10
Summary:

From Apr 9-11, a Pathe Gold Rooster film 'The Cigarette Girl' in 5 parts; American Gazette No. 44; 'When William's Whiskers Worked.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-09 - 1918-04-11
Summary:

9th, 10th and 11th April, 'The Cigarette Girl,' a Pathe Gold Rooster play in 5 parts. American Gazette No. 44, 'When William's Whiskers Worked,' etc. Booking at Anderson's.

10
Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-12
Summary:

The first two episodes of 'Seven Pearls' and a Pathe Gold Rooster film 'Simon the Jester,' taken from the novel by W. J. Locke, featuring Edwin Arden, Irene Warfield and Alma Tell will be screened. New comics and British and American Gazettes will be screened next week.

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-16 - 1918-07-17
Summary:

July 16-17. Great Gold Rooster 5-part drama 'The Spender.' Annals of the War No. 27. American Gazette No. 64. Harold Lloyd's comedy.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-16 - 1918-07-17
Summary:

July 16th and 17th, great Gold Rooster 5-part drama, 'The Spender.' Also Annals of the War No. 27, American Gazette No. 64 and Harold Lloyd comedy. Booking at Anderson's.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-16
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow night, the Victoria Theatre has a special programme which should make a big appeal to its patrons. The star feature is the great 'Gold Rooster' five-part drama, 'The Spender,' which is one of the most powerfully-acted films ever screened in the Colony.…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-01 - 1919-01-04
Summary:

January 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th, American Gazette No. 18; 'The Girl with the Green Eyes,' a Pathe-Gold Rooster play, featuring Katharine Kaelred and Julian L'Estrange, supported by a capable cast. Booking at Anderson's.

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-02 - 1919-01-04
Summary:

January 2-5. American Gazette No. 18, 'The Girl with the Green Eyes,' a Pathe Gold Rooster Play featuring Katharine Kaelred and Julian L'Estrange. Booking at Anderson's.

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-03 - 1919-01-03
Summary:

January 3rd, 4th and 5th, American Gazette No. 18, 'The Girl with the Green Eyes,' a Pathe Gold Rooster play featuring Katharine Kaelred and Julian L'Estrange, supported by a capable cast. Booking at Anderson's.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-04
Summary:

The new programme at the Victoria Theatre will doubtless attract big weekend audiences. A magnificent film, 'The Girl with the Green Eyes,' is the main feature, this being one of Pathe's fine Gold Rooster series. It is splendidly produced and very effectively acted. The other…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-26 - 1919-05-28
Summary:

A great production, Peggy Hyland in 'The Other Woman.' A great production adapted from A. M. Wood's famous dramatic success. Booking at Anderson's. May 26-28 remarks: Great Pathe Gold Rooster Production. American Gazette 86. Matinee: Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-26 - 1919-05-28
Summary:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 9.15 p.m., 3 nights only, great Pathe Gold Rooster production, A. H. Woods presents Peggy Hyland in 'The Other Woman' in 5 parts. Also American Gazette 36. Wednesday, matinee 28th, May at 5.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life.'…

20
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-26 - 1919-05-28
Summary:

3 nights only. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9.15 p.m., great Pathe Gold Rooster production, A. H. Woods presents Peggy Hyland in 'The Other Woman' in 5 parts. American Gazette, No. 86. Wednesday, matinee 25th, May at 5.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life.' Booking…