A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-01 - 1913-01-03
Summary:

Screening of The World's News in Pictures including 'Launching of The World's Greatest Warship The 'Iron Duke' at Portsmouth', The Seulling Championship 'Barry versus Durman', Unveiling The Peace Memorial at Brighton 'To Edward, The Peacemaker',…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-02 - 1913-01-03
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. The world's news in pictures: 'Barry versus Durnan'; 'To Edward, the Peace Maker'; 'The Monarchs and their Soldiers.' Drama, The Smuggler's Daughter. Acrobatic, The Last of the Sword Swallowers and Three Star Comics. Performances by…

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-05 - 1913-09-08
Summary:

Programme: the beautiful dramatic film (Pathe Coloured picture); The Madame Du Barry's Flirtation in two parts; 'A Beast at Bay'; the comic pictures, 'Why Wouldn't the Piano Play,' 'Diamond Cut Diamond,' 'An Aeroplane Elopement,' and '…

4
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-10-05 - 1914-10-05
Summary:

The thrilling and sensational drama in 3 parts, 'Life on the Stage' in 2,000 feet long. Free matinee for children on Thursday, 8th October. Debut of Douglas and Barry is coming.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-06 - 1914-10-06
Summary:

Film screening of 'Life on the Stage' (3 parts); Douglas and Barry's performance will open shortly

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-06 - 1914-10-06
Summary:

The thrilling & sensational drama 'Life on the Stage' in 3 parts - 2,000 feet long on Oct 6; The Great Jansen on Oct 7; performance by Douglas & Barry.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-07 - 1914-10-08
Summary:

Performance by The Great Jansen; Douglas and Barry's performance will open shortly

8
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-07 - 1914-10-08
Summary:

The Great Jasen on Oct 7; booking at Anderson Music Co.; free matinee to children on Oct 8, performance by Douglas & Barry.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-09 - 1914-10-09
Summary:

Performance by The Great Jansen; Douglas and Barry's performance will open shortly

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-10-09 - 1914-10-10
Summary:

The Great Jensen for a few nights only. The stirring drama, 'The Nihilist' in 3,000 feet, on Friday. Debut of Douglas and Barry on Tuesday, 13th October.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-09 - 1914-10-10
Summary:

For a few nights only, The Great Jansen, the man of wonders; the stirring drama 'The Nihilist' in 3,000 feet will be screened on Friday; performance by Douglas & Barry on Oct 13.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-10 - 1914-10-12
Summary:

Performance by The Great Jansen; Coming film 'The Nihilist' (3,000 ft) and performance by Douglas and Barry

13
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-10-12 - 1914-10-15
Summary:

The sensational drama, 'The Sold Title' in 2,500 feet, from Tuesday, 13th to Thursday, 15th October. Debut of Douglas and Barry. Monster programme for The Prince of Wales Fund on 6th November.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-12 - 1914-10-15
Summary:

From Oct 13 to 15, the sensational drama 'The Sold Title' in 2,500 feet long; performance by Douglas & Barry.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-13 - 1914-10-13
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Sold Title' (2,500 ft); Douglas and Barry in attendance

16
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-14 - 1914-10-16
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Sold Title' (2,500 ft); Performance by Douglas and Barry

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-10-16 - 1914-10-17
Summary:

The powerful and sensational drama in 3 parts, 'A Prisoner in the Harem' in 3,000 feet long. Debut of Douglas and Barry. Season's event on around 25th October. Programme for The Prince of Wales Fund on 6th November.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-16 - 1914-10-16
Summary:

For 4 nights only, the all powerful & sensational drama in 3 parts (3,000 feet long), 'A Prisoner in the Harem,' showing a tiger's affection for its master; performance by Douglas & Barry; British War Picture in 2,000 feet long has been secured and will be exhibited at an…

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-17 - 1914-10-19
Summary:

Film screening of 'A Prisoner in the Harem' (3 parts, 3,000 ft); Douglas and Barry in attendance; Coming film: 'British War Picture'

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-10-19 - 1914-10-19
Summary:

A very powerful drama, 'The Story of Father William' in 2 parts, on Tuesday, 20th October and for 4 nights only. Debut of Douglas and Barry. Season's event on around 25th October. Programme for The Prince of Wales Fund on 6th November. A British war picture in 2,000 feet long will…