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: 1914-09-02
Summary:

The King's Service' is to be screened at the Victoria on Friday. A free matinee is promised by the management of the theatre to enable the children of the French and Italian Convents, and the wives and children of soldiers stationed in the Colony to witness the magnificent picture,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-04
Summary:

The film 'The King's Service' is to be shown at the Victoria tonight. La Belle Cora and Williams will appear. There will also be other pictures and a military band.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-08
Summary:

The popular film 'The King's Service' will be screened at the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-10
Summary:

The Price Demanded,' 'The Turkish Spy' and 'The King's Service' will be exhibited in aid of the Prince of Wales Fund at the Victoria's Theatre.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-25
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre announces an attractive change of programme, including a special war picture entitled 'The King's Service,' which depicts the latest reviews of troops, the Fleet etc. by His Majesty the King. A thrilling detective film 'Charley Colms and the Knave of Spades…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-25
Summary:

A statement about the winter season of Victoria Theatre has been made by Mr. J. J. Blake, the manager. Concerning serial pictures were so much appreciated by cinema-goers, Mr. Blake has arranged to screen first 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jackie Saunders in the leading role. Other serials…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-26
Summary:

Mr J. J. Blake, the manager of that Victoria Theatre, informs us that great care has been taken in the choice of productions for the winter season. Great variety of films were obtained, including 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jack Saunders, 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-05
Summary:

Tonight is the last opportunity patrons of the Victoria Theatre will have of witnessing the film produced by the Pathe Freres Company, 'King's Game' starring Pearl White.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-02
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre is to be congratulated on their enterprise in securing the band of the Wiltshire Regiment to play at their 9.15 performances and at the matinees on Wednesday and Saturdays. Last night inaugurated the change, and the string band of the Regiment played a…