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: 1917-12-15 - 1917-12-17
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's Serial 'Mysteries of the Double Cross' (3rd & 4th episodes) featuring Molly King, Pathe's & American Gazettes, 'John Bulls Sketch Book' and 'Chivalrous Wiffles' (comic); Coming performance by Misses Aileen & Doris…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-26
Summary:

The chief feature of Victoria Theatre last night was the very fine five-part film 'The Last of the Carnaby's' [sic].Miss Gladys Hulette is the star figure of the film. Other features of the programme were a very interesting American Gazette and a picture of the Empire Day…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-03
Summary:

The large audiences which assembled at the Victoria Theatre last night thoroughly enjoyed the admirably varied programme submitted. The main feature was the five-part film, 'A Woman's Fight,' in which the leading character was portrayed by Miss Geraldine O' Brien. Other…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-09 - 1918-09-11
Summary:

9th, 10th and 11th September, 9.15 p.m. performance, a programme that you cannot afford to miss, Thurber and Thurber (from the Coliseum Theatre, London); 'General Allenby's Entry Into Jerusalem' (the picture of an epoch-making event in the history of the world); American Gazette…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-10 - 1918-09-11
Summary:

Tonight, a programme that you cannot afford to miss Thurber and Thurber (from the Coliseum Theatre, London), General Allenby's Entry into Jerusalem (the picture of an epoch-making event in the history of the world), American Gazette No. 79, Baby Marie Osborne in 'Daddy's Girl.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-17
Summary:

There was a large house at the Victoria Theatre last night when the beautiful film 'Ambition' was screened. The chief character is Miss Ruth Roland, who scored such a success in the 'Red Circle.' Another item of interest was the appearance of 'Morango,' who is a…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-11-21 - 1918-11-23
Summary:

November 21-24. 'The House of Hate' episode 5 and 6. British and American Gazette. Harold Lloyd in 'Look Pleasant, Please.' Coming soon: the dancer and singer, Miss S. Potapowich and Miss R. Tushynska. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-11-21 - 1918-11-23
Summary:

November 21, 22, 23 and 24, 'The House of Hate,' episodes 5 and 6. More thrilling than ever. Also British and American Gazettes and Harold Lloyd in 'Look Pleasant, Please.' Commencing Sunday, 24th November, the classic and character dancers and singers, Miss S. Potapowich and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-11-22
Summary:

A most enjoyable programme, full of variety, is now being shown at the Victoria Theatre. It includes fresh episodes of the thrilling serial 'The House of Hate.' Other features are the British and American Gazettes and an exceedingly funny Harold Lloyd film entitled 'Look Pleasant…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-12 - 1919-02-15
Summary:

February 13, 14, 15 and 16 at 9.15 p.m., American Gazette No. 24. 'The Count of Monte Cristo' epoch 6 ‘The Three Vengeances.' In this epoch the Count rapidly completes his schemes for the downfall of the three men who were responsible for his years of misery at the Chateau d'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-13 - 1919-02-15
Summary:

13th, 14th, 15th and 16th February at 9.15 p.m., American Gazette No. 24; 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' epoch 6; Cottrell Brothers' eccentric acrobats, Miss Sophie Cottrell in songs and dances. Matinee Sunday 16th, February at 6 p.m., 'The Man Inside,' presenting Edwin…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-19
Summary:

In Victoria Theatre, Charlie Chaplin's million dollar picture 'A Dog's Life' will be screened. A new superb serial has been started, which entitled as 'Hands Up,' featuring Ruth Roland the popular Pathe Star. For the weekend, the first two episodes of this picture…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-06-30
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre presents a programme including a drama, in which Miss Carmel Myers takes the leading role, in 'Who will marry me?.' It is the production of the Universal Film Company. Also, a comedy in two acts, named 'Monkey Stuff' and the American Gazette, is to be…