A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-10
Summary:

At Victoria Cinematograph tonight, tomorrow and Saturday in addition to other pictures a new and beautiful moving picture entitled 'In the Land of Gold' will be shown. It concludes with the dances of all nations.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-25
Summary:

On Sunday last a thief entered a house in Macdonnell Road and stole a gold watch, locket and chain (which was presented some years ago to Mr. R. Lemaitre, manager of Pathe Freres). The police are making inquiries.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-08-09
Summary:

Some special films will be exhibited tonight at the Victoria Theatre including, 'Man's lust for gold,' 'The third thief,' 'Wiffles and his wife,' and 'The Exploits of Nat Pinkerton.' Misses Montez and Raynor will give new songs and dances.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-07-13
Summary:

Last night at the Victoria, Miguel Scherbellis' weight-lifting performance was very attractive. Before the performance opened, a member of the audience came on to the stage and offered to back himself to the extent of five hundred dollars gold in a wrestling match, catch-as-catch against…

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Headline: Wrestling Match
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-07-18
Summary:

Antoine Fournier will wrestle with Miguel Scherbelis at the Victoria on Monday evening in the catch-as-catch-can style, one straight throw, for a side stake of $500 (gold).

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-08
Summary:

The excellent comic 'Lea the Housemaid' and two dramatic films 'Cursed Gold,' and 'The Vicar's Daughter' were screened at the Bijou on Saturday night. An orchestra played a good selection.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-20
Summary:

Some big houses have been attracted by the remarkably fine film 'Greed of Gold' which has been on view at the Bijou Theatre since Saturday. The picture is one of the Gaumont Company's greatest successes and introduces a number of extremely dramatic and well-acted scenes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-16
Summary:

Messrs Pathe Freres are preparing a grand film entitled 'The Exploits of Elaine' with Pearl White Pauline in the leading role. 'Lucille Love,' the product of the Universal Gold Seal Company is now being exhibited.

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-26
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre has been undergoing a process of redecoration and now looks extremely smart. The Christmas matinee was a very great success. At night the house was fairly well filled, and the Band of the 18th Infantry was in attendance. A splendid programme was provided, which included two…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-25
Summary:

Nedra,' the Pathe Gold Rooster play adapted from Geo. Barr McCutcheon's well-known book, is now showing at the Victoria Theatre. Thousands of 'extras' were used. A fine cast including George Probert and Faina Marinoff have done excellent work in the picture.

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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…

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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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Headline: A Great Film
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-08
Summary:

In 'The Light That Fails' produced as a Pathe Gold Rooster Play, and to be presented at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow, the cast includes Claude Fleming, Jose Collins and Lillian Tucker, and Robert Edeson. Claude Fleming made his first appearance in England with Sir. Elbert Beerbohm…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-08
Summary:

The Light that Failed,' produced as a Pathe Gold Rooster Play, is to be presented at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow, the cast includes Claude Fleming, Jose Collins, Lilian Tucket, and Robert Edeson. The picture should be a big drawing due to the author and the cast's popularity. Mr.…

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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…

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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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Headline: A Young Thief
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-18
Summary:

A Chinese youth was charged with snatching a gold bangle from a little girl in the Ko Shing Theatre. The accused was ordered to receive ten strokes from the 'cat.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-16
Summary:

The number of theatres in London has increased since the war. Some of the war films won wide popularity but they do not predominate. Londoners enjoy the green field and villages and the practice did not change after the war.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-23
Summary:

Blind Man's Luck' featuring Mollie King, the star from 'The Mystery of the Double Cross,' a thrilling Pathe Gold Rooster play, as good as 'The Hunting of the Hawk,' will be screened at the Victoria Theatre. It has a mysterious plot, a good, exciting story of…

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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.