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…

3
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.

5
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: 1921-11-30
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 '…