A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Living Pictures
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-18
Summary:

We heartily congratulate both the Victoria and Bijou Cinemagraphs upon the remarkably short spaces of time since the actual date of King George's Coronation in which they have been able to present to their patrons up-to-date and excellent films of the Coronation processions. The pictures…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-01
Summary:

Messrs Ramos and Ramos, the proprietors of Victoria Theatre, have just concluded arrangements for the exhibition of the animated picture Gazette of Pathé Freres which will be quite a new thing in Hongkong. Gazette is an ordinary film showing the latest happenings from all over the world. A…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-07-05 - 1912-07-08
Summary:

Showing 'For a Crown' and 'The Funeral of King Frederick VIII of Denmark'; Last week of Graham and Dent; Coming film: 'The Automobile Bandits of Paris'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-19 - 1913-09-22
Summary:

Films screening of 'Charlie Colms and the Dancer's Necklace' (in 2 parts), 'The Smuggler's Wife', 'Gaumont Graphic', 'Cowboy's day out', 'An Excellent Testimonial' and 'The Masked Door'; Coming: 'Lost in the Sea…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-19 - 1913-09-20
Summary:

Tonight 9.15, 'Charlie Colms and the Dancer's Necklace' in 2 parts, a magnificent detective subject, abounding in sensationalism; 'The Smuggler's Wife,' a fine dramatic picture carefully staged and most cleverly enacted; 'Gaumont Graphic,' showing all the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-07 - 1913-10-09
Summary:

Films screening of 'After' and 'The Escape of the White Glove Gang'; Coming film: 'For the King'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-10-07 - 1913-10-09
Summary:

A grand change of programme from 7th to 9th July including the great sensational drama entitled 'After.' The magnificent detective picture 'The Escape of the White Glove Gang' in three parts on 11th October. Coming, 'For the King'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-10 - 1913-10-13
Summary:

Films screening of 'The Escape of the White Glove Gang' (in 3 parte); Screening of Gaumont Graphic; Coming film: 'For the King' and 'The Last Ray of Sunshine'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-10-10 - 1913-10-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the magnificent detective picture 'The Escape of the White Glove Gang' in three parts and Gaumont Graphic. Also a fine selection of comic and interesting pictures. For 4 nights only, commencing on 15th October, 'For the King.' 'The Last Ray of Sunshine…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-14 - 1913-10-14
Summary:

Film sreening of 'The Mysteries of Paris' (in 4 parts); Coming: 'For the King'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-15 - 1913-10-17
Summary:

Film screening of 'For the King'; Coming performances by De Villiers and Company and Brilliant Variety Company with Messrs Wilbur and Harrigan and the Osberg Sisters

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-10-15
Summary:

Commencing tonight, there will be exhibited at the Victoria Theatre a wonderful instructive picture entitled 'For the King.' Film synopsis included. One of the world's leading magicians, De Villiers is to appear at the Victoria commencing next Monday for a short season. Booking is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-15
Summary:

For the King' will be exhibiting at the Victoria Theatre. It is produced by the British, showing the daily incidents and interesting events of the King. De Villiers will also come to Hong Kong. He is an interesting illusionist.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-17
Summary:

There will be another change of programme at the Victoria Cinematograph Theatre tonight. 'The Sacrilege' and 'Little Willy v. Bombardier Wells,' a comedy, should be interesting. 'For the King' will be presented for the last time.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-18 - 1913-10-18
Summary:

Film screening of 'For the King'; Coming performances by De Villiers and Brilliant Variety Company with Messrs Wilbur and Harrigan and the Osberg Sisters

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-12
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre offerings this week amuse and interest the usual large audiences which patronize this well-known house. The Gaumont Graphic shows the latest happenings abroad, including the King's visit to Lancashire and his reception by the mill girls. The outstanding feature of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-21 - 1913-11-24
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Monkey Kings' (in 3 parts); Coming film: 'The Battle of Waterloo'; Coming performances by Martinetti-Grossi-Moret

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-24
Summary:

The programmes at the Victoria Theatre improve with each change last week's offerings were a particularly well-selected lot and each was watched with interest. A feature film in three parts, 'The Money Kings,' is most absorbing, and introduces wireless, a hydroplane and various…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-11-24 - 1913-11-24
Summary:

The great dramatic picture 'The Money Kings' in 3 parts; Gaumont Graphic showing the latest news in moving pictures; 'The Battle of Waterloo' (6,000) feet; for a short season of performance by The World's Trio.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-09 - 1914-01-12
Summary:

Films screening of 'The King of the Forest' (in 2 parts); Coming film: 'Fantomas' (The Belthan Mystery) and 'Under the Shadow of the Guillotine'