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: 1914-08-17
Summary:

Mr. J. Blake re-installed as manager of the Victoria. Under the new management, the theatre opened on Saturday night with a fine programme, including a particularly interesting Gaumont Graphic, two or three good comics and a lengthy sensational film entitled 'On the track of the Spider…

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-25
Summary:

There was a big house at the Victoria on Saturday night when the closing scenes of the popular 'Black Box' film were screened. A special feature of the programme was a new Wiffles picture, representing that hero in as amusing a light as ever. The new Pathe Gazette and war pictures were…

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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.…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-02-28 - 1918-03-04
Summary:

From Mar 1-4, special engagement for a short season only, performance by Mrs. and Mr. Odeo; a Gold Rooster play 'Tears and Smiles' in 5 parts, featuring Baby Marie Osborne; Pathe's British Gazette and various comics.

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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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-29 - 1918-07-02
Summary:

Tonight, showing the final episodes of 'The Red Ace.' Also Universal Weekly (World's News) and comics. Wednesday, 3rd July, showing a great comedy in 5 parts, 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-06-29 - 1918-07-01
Summary:

The final episode of 'The Red Ace,' including Universal Weekly (world's news) and comics tonight. A great comedy in 5 parts, 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding,' on Wednesday, 3rd July.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-11 - 1919-03-14
Summary:

March 12, 13 and 14, showing Paramount Feature in 5 parts, Irene Fenwick in 'A Coney Island Princess.' Also Gazette and Comics. Monday 18th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'Temptation' in 6 parts (Paramount). Tuesday 18th, 5th and 6th episode of Billie Burke in 'Gloria…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-12 - 1919-03-14
Summary:

12th, 13th and 14th March, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, Irene Fenwick in 'A Coney Island Princess,' including Gazette and comics. Monday 17th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'Temptation' in 6 parts (Paramount). Tuesday 18th, 5th and 6th episodes, Billie Burke in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-04 - 1919-04-08
Summary:

April 5, 6, 7 and 8, showing the final episodes of 'A Lass of the Lumberlands.' Also Gazette and Comics. Wednesday 9th, Paramount photoplay 5 parts, Irene Fenwick in 'A Girl Like That.' Monday 14th, matinee 5.15 p.m., see 'Redeeming Love' (Paramount 5 parts).

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-05 - 1919-04-08
Summary:

5th, 6th, 7th and 8th April, showing the final episodes of 'A Lass of the Lumberlands.' Also Gazette and comics. Wednesday 9th, Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Irene Fenwick in 'A Girl Like That.' Monday 14th April, matinee at 5.15 p.m., see 'Redeeming Love' (…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-09 - 1919-04-11
Summary:

9th, 10th and 11th April, Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Irene Fenwick in 'A Girl Like That.' Also Gazette and comics. Saturday 12th, also Paramount in 5 parts, 'Rolling Stones.' Monday, 14th April, matinee at 5.15 p.m., 'Redeeming Love' in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-09 - 1919-04-11
Summary:

April 9, 10 and 11, Paramount photoplay 5 parts, Irene Fenwick in 'A Girl Like That.' Also Gazette and Comics. Saturday 13th, Paramount 5 parts, 'Rolling Stones.' Monday 14th, matinee 5.15 p.m., 'Redeeming Love' in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-12 - 1921-03-15
Summary:

Fritzi Scheff in 'Pretty Mrs. Smith.' At 9.15 p.m., 'The Iron Test,' episodes 1 & 2 in 4 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-12 - 1921-03-15
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, Fritzi Scheff in 'Pretty Mrs. Smith' in 5 parts.

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Headline: A Problem
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-12 - 1921-03-12
Summary:

What would you do if you married a missionary, went out to Africa with him, tired of the life and came home? This is the situation in which Fritzi Scheff finds herself in the title role of 'Pretty Mrs. Smith.' The best method of solving this problem is to see for yourself how she does…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-12
Summary:

From today until Tuesday next a Paramount picture in five parts, 'Pretty Mrs Smith' featuring Fritzie [sic] Scheff, will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre. Fatty Arbuckle will be seen in a delightful 2-part love comedy. At the 7:15 performance a new serial in fifteen episodes '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-12 - 1921-03-15
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Fritzi Scheff in 'Pretty Mrs. Smith' in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-14
Summary:

A Paramount picture in five parts, 'Pretty Mrs. Smith,' featuring Fritzi Scheff, is being screened at the Hongkong Theatre. The popular Fatty is appearing in a comic entitled 'Fatty Arbuckle in Love.' Also, at the 7.15 performance a thrilling serial picture, 'The Iron…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-11-30
Summary:

Desperate Trails,' is showing at the World Theatre. It is a good picture in every respect, with Harry Carey and Irene Rich in the principal roles. Film synopsis included. The Screen Magazine is shown, also a good comedy. At the matinees at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., two further episodes of '…