A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-02 - 1915-12-04
Summary:

On Dec 3, the thrilling production of the present war 'The Spy' in 3 parts; Pathe's latest Gazette; comedies: 'A Friend of the Family' and John Bunny in 'A Game of Golf' [sic].

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-02 - 1915-12-04
Summary:

The thrilling production, 'The Spy' in 3 parts, on Friday, 3rd December. Pathe's gazette included. The comedies including 'Friends of the Family' and John Bunny in 'A Game of Golf.'

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-07 - 1916-09-09
Summary:

On Sept 9, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Black Box Mystery' [sic]; The Great War, Pathe's Gazette; comics: John Bunny, Keystones.

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-11
Summary:

The Friday, Saturday and Sunday programme at the Victoria Theatre contained a most interesting variety of pictures, including the 7th and 8th episodes of Mr. Phillips Oppenheim's 'Black Box.' The Pathe Gazette and war pictures were extremely good, and there was a very jolly '…

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-09
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre, during the past few nights, the main attraction has been the opening instalments of the new serial: 'The Iron Claw,' a piece which furnishes thrills and sensations without stint. The new war pictures and Pathe Gazette are quite up to their usual good standard,…

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Headline: British Stars and Pictures: By 'Londoner' for the South China Morning Post - Forthcoming Releases
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-26
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Headline: Quincy Adams Sawyer': The Last Word in Rural Life
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-12
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Headline: South China Morning Post Advertisement 1924-01-14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-14 - 1924-01-14
Summary:

Lon Chaney, Blanche Sweet, John Bowers, Barbara La Marr, Elmo Lincoln, June Elvidge, Billy Franey, Louise Fazenda, Hank Mann and Gale Henry are just a few of the featured players in 'Quincy Adams Sawyer.'

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Headline: Rural Classic is now Photoplay: 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' in Pictures
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-14
Summary:

One of the most widely heralded of this season's photoplays is announced as coming to the Coronet Theatre. It is 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' a Metro-SL picture based on the famous story of New England life. So great was the popularity of the printed narrative by Charles Felton Pidgin…

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Headline: The Coronet: 'Forbidden Fruit'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-18
Summary:

The Coronet is putting on for one day only the film 'Forbidden Fruit,' a Paramount's special production, starring Agnes Ayres. Felix the Cat is another attraction, full of humour. Tomorrow will show 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' starred by Blanche Sweet, John Bowere [sic], Elmo…

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Headline: Elmo Lincoln: Famous Tarzan Now Blacksmith
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-01-19
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Headline: The Coronet: 'Quincy Adams Sawyer'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-01-19
Summary:

The Metro production 'Quincy Adams Sawyer,' which comes to the Coronet today, is yet another of those new style pictures which leaves behind all the old trite situations. The story is taken from the widely-read novel by Charles Felton Pidgin. The cast in the film is an exceptional one…