A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-21 - 1911-10-26
Summary:

Special comic week. Performance by Miss Vera Ferrace, Miss May Maxwell and Bob Stephenson

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-13 - 1914-05-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the great boxing film Jack Johnson vs Jim Flynn in 9 rounds, also a fine selection of comic pictures; the dramatic picture 'The Black Circle' in 3 parts on May 15; 'The Three Musketeers' for one week only, from the famous novel by Dumas, the greatest critics…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-15 - 1914-05-16
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the dramatic picture 'The Black Circle' (in 3 parts), the latest Gaumont Graphic and some exceedingly comic pictures; the greatest picture ever screened in the annals of cinematography 'The Three Musketeers' will be exhibited on May 18 at 9 p.m. and for 7…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-10-26
Summary:

Miss May Clarke paid a return visit to the Victoria Theatre. The films included a drama 'For Honour and Country' and diverting comic pictures.

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-28 - 1915-10-30
Summary:

The thrilling drama in 3 parts, 'The False Wireless,' on Friday, 29th October, 1915. Pathe's British gazette included. Comic and interesting pictures included. Performances by Miss May Clark.

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-12
Summary:

The weekend programme at the Victoria Theatre has been a most excellent one, and the new bill of fare announced for tonight seems likely to run it close in point of all-round interest. Messrs Pathe's new play 'The She Wolf' will be shown for the first time and there will also be a…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-01 - 1917-05-01
Summary:

Tonight, Crook's Revenge in 3 parts; 'Labour's Struggle' in 3 parts; war graphic and comics; on May 2, a powerful drama 'Sold' in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-02 - 1917-05-04
Summary:

From May 2-4, showing a powerful drama 'Sentenced for Life' in 4 parts; also comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-05 - 1917-05-08
Summary:

On May 5, showing the last episode of 'Peg O' the Ring'; also detective drama 'Black 13' in 3 parts; and comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-08 - 1917-05-09
Summary:

From May 9-10 at 9.15 pm, powerful military drama 'Noble Deeds' in 3 parts; comics, 'Health by the Year' (amusing comedy), 'Bill's New Pal' (L. Ko comedy); 'Too Much Parcel Post'; interesting: Pathe's British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-10 - 1917-05-10
Summary:

On May 11, Pathe's powerful drama 'Red Haired Marie' in 3 parts; 'Battle of Trafalgar'; Pathe's Latest American News and various comics; keep your eyes open for the great series 'Who's Guilty.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-13 - 1917-05-15
Summary:

On May 12, showing an exclusive film 'The War Baby' in 3 parts; also a magnificent color film 'Honour of His House' in 2 parts; also comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-14 - 1917-05-14
Summary:

On May 15, Pathe's great photoplay, a beautiful comedy drama 'Lena Rivers' in 5 parts, strong acting and wonderful scenery; Pathe's Gazettes; comic, scenic, instructive films; on May 18, 'Who's Guilty,' 1st and 2nd series.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-16 - 1917-05-18
Summary:

From May 16-18, showing two powerful dramas: 'Mendel Beilis' [sic] in 3 parts; 'The District Attorney's Conscience' in 2 parts; also comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-19 - 1917-05-19
Summary:

Tonight, Pathe's wonderful photoplay, 'Alsace' in 5 parts, magnificent scenery and splendid cast; Pathe's British Gazette and various comics; every night next week an entire change of programme, to enable the children to see the wonderful and instructive films; on May 22,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-19 - 1917-05-22
Summary:

On May 19, showing a thrilling war drama 'The Bugler Boy' in 3 parts; also a powerful photo drama 'In a Woman's Power' in 2 parts; also comics.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-21 - 1917-05-23
Summary:

On May 22, Pathe's great photoplay, featuring Ruth Roland of 'Red Circle' fame in 'Ambition'; gazettes, comics and interesting films; on May 25, 'Who's Guilty.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-28 - 1917-05-30
Summary:

On May 29, 'The High Hand,' an inspiring romance of love, politics, capital & labour in 6 parts; Pathe's Gazette and various comics; on June 1, 3rd & 4th series of 'Who's Guilty.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-30 - 1918-05-02
Summary:

Tuesday 30th, April and Thursday 2nd, May, 'A Noble Action,' a stirring drama in four parts, full of interest and emotion featuring the celebrated French actress, Mdlle Vera Sergine. Also American Gazette No. 46, 'A Brigand Unwittingly,' 'The Professional Amateur,'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-01 - 1918-05-01
Summary:

From Apr 30 to May 2, a stirring drama in 4 parts, full of interest and emotion featuring the celebrated French actress Mdlle Vera Sergino [sic], 'A Noble Action'; American Gazette No. 46; 'A Brigand Unwittingly'; 'A Professional Amateur.'