A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-03-26 - 1913-03-28
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, 'Madcap Molly' (drama), a strange peacemaking; 'The Glory of Wiffles' (comic), losing his head; Pathe Gazette & Gaumont Graphic (news in pictures); performance by Stephano and Bonetta.

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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…

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-04
Summary:

The Mystery of the Double Cross' will be screened at the Victoria Theatre on Friday. It is based on an original story by Gilson Willetts. Mollie King, one of the youngest stars, and Leon Bary, are the protagonists. This latest serial is a mystery serial, although it is said to contain…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-06 - 1917-12-08
Summary:

On Dec 7, the greatest and most sensational film ever screened, 'Mystery of the Double Cross,' featuring Molly [sic] King; Pathe's British Gazette; performance by Mdlle Rigoletto.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-13 - 1917-12-15
Summary:

On Dec 14, Pathe's great serial, featuring Molly [sic] King in the 'Mystery of the Double Cross' [sic], 3rd and 4th episodes 'An Hour to Live' and 'Kidnapped'; interesting: 'Pathe's American Gazette, 'John Bull's Sketch Book' [sic],…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-01-03 - 1918-01-05
Summary:

On Jan 4, Pathe's greatest serial, featuring Mollie King, 9th and 10th episodes of 'The Mystery of the Double Cross'; interesting: 'The Great War'; comics: Wiffles in 2 parts: 'His Maiden Aunt.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-01-14 - 1918-01-15
Summary:

On Jan 15, the great Metro serial, 1st and 2nd episodes of the 'Great Secret'; Pathe's Gazettes and comics; 'Watch for the Seven Pearls,' featuring Mollie King, Creighton Hale and Leon Bary; seats reservation details included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-04-22 - 1918-04-24
Summary:

From Apr 23-25, a beautiful star in a great photoplay, Mollie King in 'Blind Man's Luck'; American Gazette No. 45 and comedies.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-24 - 1918-05-24
Summary:

The On-the-Square Girl,' a beautiful and touching story, gorgeous production, and Molly [sic] King at her best, make this Gold Rooster drama the greatest 5 part film ever shown in the far East.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-24 - 1918-05-24
Summary:

Molly King in 'The On-the-Square Girl,' a story of New York's fast set and of one girl who was on the square, May 24.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-25
Summary:

It is doubtful if a finer all-round programme has ever been provided for cinema-goers in Hong Kong than that which was supplied by the management of the Victoria Theatre last night, and which will be repeated tonight and tomorrow. It contained news pictures, drama and sheer forces. The special…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-31 - 1918-06-01
Summary:

From May 31 to June 3, 'Kick in,' the greatest crook play ever written, with William Courtenay and Mollie King in the leading roles; 'By the Sad Sea Waves,' one thousand feet of laughs, girls and prize winning bathing suites; British Gazette No. 446.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-03 - 1918-06-03
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre have much pleasure in announcing that the first two episodes of Pathe's great new serial 'The Seven Pearls' in 15 episodes, with Molly [sic] King and Creighton Hale, it will be screened at the Victoria Theatre on next Friday at 9.15 pm.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-07 - 1918-06-07
Summary:

Tonight, come to Constantinople with Molly [sic] King & Creighton Hale and witness the amazing series of adventures that follow Creighton's theft from Molly of the famous 'The Seven Pearls.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-08
Summary:

The first and second episodes of 'The Seven Pearls,' a popular 'episode' film, in which Molly [sic] King and Creighton Hale take part was shown at the Victoria Theatre last night before a large audience. It is a play with a mystery and the burning question throughout is…

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-05
Summary:

Last night at the Victoria Theatre, the British Gazette is peculiarly interesting. Molly [sic] King is the star of the two episodes of the 'Seven Pearls'; while the comedy is amply provided for in 'We Never Sleep,' a two-part Lonesome Luke absurdity in which this eccentric…

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-10-26 - 1918-10-26
Summary:

Matinee: Mollie King in 'Blind Man's Luck.' 9.15 p.m., expensive engagement of Les Aldo-pini.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-10-28
Summary:

The large audiences at the Victoria Theatre during the weekend were more than delighted at the splendid programme provided. At yesterday's matinee, that charming picture 'Blind Man's Luck,' in which Mollie King takes the leading role, was greatly appreciated. Not the least…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-25 - 1919-10-25
Summary:

Emily Stevens, George Walsh, Gladys Hulette, Enid Markey, Molly [sic] King will all be at the Coronet, together with the string band of 'The Empress of Russia.' The Week's programme: 'Outwitted' featuring Emily Stevens, Gladys Hulette in 'Over the Hill,' George…

20
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-29 - 1919-10-31
Summary:

Molly [sic] King in her greatest screen success, 'The On-the-Square Girl.' October 31 remarks: Rex Beach's greatest story 'The Auction Block.'