A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-11
Summary:

There is every indication that on Thursday night the Victoria Theatre will draw a packed house from the way the bookings are going. The occasion will be the screening of the film 'Moral Suicide, or the Slaying of a Soul.' A private exhibition of this picture was accorded to the press.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-12 - 1919-06-13
Summary:

Tonight is a gala night at the Victoria, 'Moral Suicide,' the film that will keep you thinking at talking. Be in your seats before sign ‘house full' goes up. Saturday, matinee at 2.15 and 5 p.m., 'Hands Up' episodes 9 and 10. Prices as usual.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-12 - 1919-06-13
Summary:

Moral Suicide,' the greatest picture that has ever been produced, will be shown at the Victoria Theatre, tonight. Seats not guaranteed unless booked. Be early before ‘house full' sign goes up.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-12 - 1919-06-14
Summary:

Tonight is a gala night at the Victoria, 'Moral Suicide,' the film that will keep you thinking and talking. Be in your seats before 'house full' goes up. Saturday, matinee at 3.15 and 5 p.m., 'Hands Up,' episode 9 and 10. Prices as usual. June 13-14 Remarks: '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-16 - 1919-06-16
Summary:

We are showing for the last time, 'Moral Suicide,' on Wednesday at matinee. We take this opportunity of thanking the public for the nightly packed houses we enjoyed with this picture. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-16
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre struck oil with the film 'Moral Suicide' for in spite of the extremely hot weather experienced recently record houses were enjoyed every night. 'Hands Up' will be screened soon.

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

Cinema-goers are reminded that 'Moral Suicide' will be screened, by special request, at the Victoria Theatre at the matinee tomorrow (Wednesday). As there were crowded houses last week, when it was produced, we have no doubt that the same will be the case tomorrow. This will be the…