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: 1914-08-28 - 1914-08-31
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Resurrection of Nick Winter'; Coming film: 'The King's Service' and 'Ave Maria'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-08-28 - 1914-08-31
Summary:

The powerful detective film, 'Resurrection of Nick Winter,' the clever detective; loot out for the all British film in the 'King's Service'; by request 'Ave Maria' will be exhibited at Saturday's matinee.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-01 - 1914-09-03
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Snare of Fate' (2 parts); Coming film: 'The King's Service'

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-01 - 1914-09-02
Summary:

The all powerful drama in 2 parts, 'The Snare of Fate'; look out for 'The King's Service,' military band in attendance.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-02
Summary:

The King's Service' is to be screened at the Victoria on Friday. A free matinee is promised by the management of the theatre to enable the children of the French and Italian Convents, and the wives and children of soldiers stationed in the Colony to witness the magnificent picture,…

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-04 - 1914-09-05
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Rule Britannia' and 'The King's Service'; Military band in attendance

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-04
Summary:

The film 'The King's Service' is to be shown at the Victoria tonight. La Belle Cora and Williams will appear. There will also be other pictures and a military band.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-04 - 1914-09-05
Summary:

Rule Britannia! The all British naval & military film 'The King's Service,' a marvellous feat in cinematography and various other interesting pictures; performance by La Belle Cora & Williams; matinees detailed included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-07 - 1914-09-08
Summary:

Film screening of 'The King's Service'; Coming film: 'Queen of the Island'

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-08
Summary:

The popular film 'The King's Service' will be screened at the Victoria Theatre.

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-08 - 1914-09-08
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, by special request 'The King's Service' will be exhibited; On Sep 9 and for two nights only, the powerful drama 'Queen of the Island' in 2 parts.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-10
Summary:

The Price Demanded,' 'The Turkish Spy' and 'The King's Service' will be exhibited in aid of the Prince of Wales Fund at the Victoria's Theatre.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-11 - 1914-09-12
Summary:

Performance by La Belle and Williams; Owing to the damaged condition of the Film, 'Victory', the following pictures will be exhibited: 'The Price Demanded', 'The Turkish Spy' and 'The King's Service'

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-25 - 1917-01-25
Summary:

A splendid war picture 'The King's Service' in 3 parts; a beautiful detective drama 'Charley Colms and the Knave of Spades' in 4 parts; also comics films.

15
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-25 - 1917-01-25
Summary:

Screening of 'The King's Service', a splendid war picture in 3 reels, 'Charley Colms and the Knave of Spades' and Comics

16
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-25
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre announces an attractive change of programme, including a special war picture entitled 'The King's Service,' which depicts the latest reviews of troops, the Fleet etc. by His Majesty the King. A thrilling detective film 'Charley Colms and the Knave of Spades…

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-12 - 1917-10-13
Summary:

Screening of 'The Manor House Mystery' in 3 parts for 4 days, British & American Gazette and selected Comics, and also details of 'Annals of the War No. 4'; Coming films: Jackie Saunders in 'The Grip of Evil' and Pearl White & Sheldon Lewis in 'The King…

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-15 - 1917-10-15
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Manor House Mystery' in 3 parts for 4 days, British & American Gazette and selected Comics, and also details of 'Annals of the War No. 4'; Coming films: Jackie Saunders in 'The Grip of Evil' and Pearl White & Sheldon Lewis in…

19
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…

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-26
Summary:

Mr J. J. Blake, the manager of that Victoria Theatre, informs us that great care has been taken in the choice of productions for the winter season. Great variety of films were obtained, including 'The Grip of Evil,' with Jack Saunders, 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Pearl White…