A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-08-31
Summary:

Crowded houses, nightly, is still the dominant factor at the Victoria Hall. A new film now being shown is 'The Pearl Diver' and is one of the best coloured pictures in the art of cinematography that one could wish to see. The Engel Sisters also appear this week in entirely new songs…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-01-03 - 1911-01-04
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Tonight! Debut of Miss Dolly Swift. Debut of Miss Queenie Laurance, an eminent English artiste. Miss Sadie Melrose, Miss Pearl Lovell and Mr Frank King. The grand film 'Macbeth.'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-01-05 - 1911-01-07
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Queenie Laurance, Miss Sadie Melrose, Miss Pearl Lovell and Mr Frank King. Coming! The eminent comedian, Mr. Dennis Carnly.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-01-07
Summary:

The Empire Cinematograph continues to provide excellent fare for its many patrons. Performances by Miss Pearl Lovell.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-01-09 - 1911-01-09
Summary:

Premier hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). Schedule details included. Grand success of all artistes, Miss Doll Swift and Miss Sadie Melrose. Last and farewell performance of Miss Pearl Lovell and Mr Frank King. Coming: Mr Dennis Carnly.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-03-20
Summary:

The productions staged at the Victoria Theatre under the auspices of Hughes American Musical Comedy Company have convulsed large audience with laughter. 'Society' was presented last night. The performance was offered by Messrs Paul Stanhope and Bert Le Blane, Madame Pearl Lloyd and Mr…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-03-22
Summary:

Last night, 'Two Men from Japan' was staged at Victoria Theatre. Madame Pearl Lloyd took part in the play and was responsible for songs. The Texas Tommy Dance was well received.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-18
Summary:

Visitors at the Hongkong Hotel include Mr. W. F. Inglis, of Messrs. Jardine Matheson's (Shanghai) and Mrs. Inglis, Mr. G. Samuels, of moving picture fame, and Mr. E. W. Bauckham, of the Rosenstock Directory.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-03-30 - 1915-03-30
Summary:

On Mar 30, the thrilling detective drama 'Dr. Nicholson & the Blue Diamond' in 4 parts; On Wed and Thu, another startling detective drama 'The Secret of the Masterpiece' in 3 parts; On Apr 2, the great London sensation, 'Mystery of the $500,000 Pearl Necklace'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-01 - 1915-04-03
Summary:

On Apr 2, the magnificent Pathe picture'Ocean's Battlefield' [sic], the great London sensation; 'Mystery of the $500,000 Pearl Necklace' in 3 parts - length 4,000 feet; War Pictures, duly passed by military and colonial authorities; Britain at War, under shot and shell…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-05
Summary:

The war pictures and a long film 'The £500,000 Necklace' [sic] were shown at the Victoria on Saturday night. On Tuesday at 4 p.m., there will be a free matinee to soldiers, sailors and volunteers and their families, at which special war pictures will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-10
Summary:

We are asked to thank the Victoria and Empire Theatres of the three tributaries of the Pearl River which were handed to the Kwongwah Hospital.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-16
Summary:

Messrs Pathe Freres are preparing a grand film entitled 'The Exploits of Elaine' with Pearl White Pauline in the leading role. 'Lucille Love,' the product of the Universal Gold Seal Company is now being exhibited.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-29 - 1915-10-01
Summary:

On Sept 29, 'Hills of Silence,' sensational and powerful drama in 3 parts length 5,000 ft.; 'Million in Pearls,' thrilling detective story in 2 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-29 - 1915-10-01
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Hills of Silence' (3 parts, 5,000 ft) and 'Million in Pearls' (2 parts)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-03
Summary:

Fifteen thoudands pounds are being spent to advertise Pearl White who had a most romantic history and was given the heroine's part in the film 'The Adventures of Elaine.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-23
Summary:

The Nigger' is the next film to be screened at the Victoria Theatre. 'Les Exploits d'Eclaine' [sic] led by Pearl White is also to hand. This exclusive film is said to be far more thrilling than 'Perils of Pauline.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-01
Summary:

The Nigger,' a six-reel drama, will be shown for four nights. William Farnum is the leading actor. This is the first of a series Famous Player Co. films to be shown in Victoria. The film also scored signal successes at the London Shaftesbury Picture Palace and the New York Hippodrome. Later…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-05
Summary:

The first two episodes of 'The Exploit of Elaine' produced by Pathe Freres Co. will be screened at the Victoria Theatre. The cast is headed by Arnold Daly, Pearl White and Childen Lewis. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-26 - 1916-06-26
Summary:

A Great Chaplin and Keystone Night; Film screening of 'Blue Blood' (4 parts); Grand Benefit Night for Sapper Dyson; Coming film: 'New Exploits of Elaine' featuring Pearl White and Craig Kennedy