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: 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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-18
Summary:

The new management of Coronet Theatre provides a 4 acts film, screening of 'Caligula' last night, a story founded on the early days of the Roman Emperor Gaius. Detail plot included. There is also a Gazette and a fine comic 'Lonesome Luke – Plumber' included in the programme…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-23 - 1919-04-25
Summary:

23rd, 24th and 25th April, Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Marguerite Clark in 'Gretna Green.' Also Gazette and comics. Notice: the management of the Hongkong Theatre begs to announce that owing to the high cost of films, that on and after 1st May next, the price for admission for 9.15…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-23 - 1919-04-24
Summary:

April 23, 24 and 25, Paramount photoplay 5 parts, Marguerite Clark in 'Gretna Green.' Also Gazette and Comics. Notice: the management of the Hongkong Theatre begs to announce that owing to the high cost of the films that on and after 1st May next, the price for admission for 9.15 p.m.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-14
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is about to put on a stupendous serial; but as they are already engaged in screening 'The Bull's Eye,' the management is desirous of speeding it up so as to get the new picture. Tonight a new programme is billed with the star picture, 'Hinton's…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-27
Summary:

A China Mail representative obtained an interview with Mr. H. W. Ray, managing director of Hongkong Amusement Ltd. In the US, a number of public spirited people have spent large sums in the preparation of educational films, esp. Mr. Henry Ford. The Educational Films Corporation of New York has…