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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-10 - 1908-07-13
Summary:

The fantastic film, 'In the Land of Gold,' ending with the dances of all nations. Friday, Saturday and Monday. Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Tickets can also be obtained at the Robinson Piano Co. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road (Pottinger Street…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-15 - 1913-01-17
Summary:

Screening of 'Greed for Gold' and 'Max Linder and the Telephone Lady'; Performance by Miss Gladys Spencer, Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Dolly Swift; 7.15 p.m. pictures only

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-15 - 1913-01-17
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. including the dramatic picture, 'Green for Gold.' The Scream of Laughter: Max Linder and the Telephone Lady. Performances by Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Gladys Spencer. The Mysteries of Paris (from Eugene Sue's work) is coming. Pictures only…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-15 - 1913-01-17
Summary:

The great dramatic picture, 'Greed for Gold,' the scream of laughter by Max Linder and the telephone lady; performances by Ada Rowley, Gladys Spencer, and Dolly Swift; coming: 'The Mysteries of Paris' (from the great work by Eugene Sue).

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-03-06 - 1915-03-06
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Cursed Gold' (3 parts, 5,000 ft) and 'The Vicar's Daughter' (3 parts, 5,000 ft)

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-06 - 1915-03-09
Summary:

On Mar 6, a powerful, interesting & great exciting drama 'Cursed Gold' in 3 parts - length 5,000 feet; another powerful drama 'The Vicar's Daughter' in 3 parts - length 5,000 feet.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-03-08 - 1915-03-09
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Cursed Gold' (3 parts, 5,000 ft) and 'The Vicar's Daughter' (3 parts, 5,000 ft)

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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-14 - 1916-12-16
Summary:

On Dec 15, the magnificent Gold Rooster play, featuring Ruth Roland of Red Circle fame in the 'Matrimonial Martyr,' a ripping coloured comedy in 5 parts; The Great War (series D.5); 'Chasing the Submarine'; 'Pathe's British Gazette'; 'Pokes and Jabs in One…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-22 - 1917-02-23
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 pm and for 1 night only, the rag picker of Paris after the story by Felix Pyatt, 'Father John' in 3 reels; on Fri and for 3 nights only, Pathe's Gold Rooster play 'Via Wireless' in 4 parts, a production which will please everybody, enormous success in…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-22 - 1917-02-23
Summary:

On Feb 23, special engagement of Abbott and Martell; Pathe's gold rooster play 'Via Wireless' in 4 parts, very sensational; Pathe's British Gazette, 'The Great War' and various comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-09 - 1917-05-11
Summary:

Tonight, a sensational drama 'Cursed Gold' in 3 parts; a detective drama 'The Fringe of the Glove' [sic] in 3 parts.