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: 1911-09-01
Summary:

Messrs Ramos and Ramos, the proprietors of Victoria Theatre, have just concluded arrangements for the exhibition of the animated picture Gazette of Pathé Freres which will be quite a new thing in Hongkong. Gazette is an ordinary film showing the latest happenings from all over the world. A…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-28
Summary:

The theatre secured the rights to show a Pathe movie, entitled 'The Red Circle.' The story is written by the famous author Mr. Albert Payson Terhune, starring Miss Ruth Roland.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-13
Summary:

A Matrimonial Martyr' the new film due to be shown at the Victoria Theatre next Friday was produced for Messrs. Pathe by the Balboa Company at its open-air studios in California; and so perfect was the photography and so exquisite the outdoor scenes of California, the film was sent to Paris…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-15
Summary:

A Pathe coloured film, 'A Matrimonial Tangle,' in five parts will be shown, starring Miss Ruth Roland. The story is most amusing; with its beautifully coloured open-air scenes it is a masterpiece of cinematography.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-24
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is screening a beautiful drama where Ruth Roland figures in the principal role. Extra matinees are announced for children at which instructive pictures will be screened. The film 'Who's Guilty?' is announced for Friday.

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-29
Summary:

A brief review on the 'House of Hate.' A new play 'A Little Sister of Everybody' started last night and will continue till tomorrow, in which the Dainty Pathe Star, Bessie Love takes the leading role. 'Hands up!' featuring Ruth Roland will be screened soon.

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

The final episode of the 'House of Hate' is now screening at the Victoria. Another masterpiece serial entitled 'Hands Up' with Ruth Roland in the leading role, and a Pathe attraction 'The Phantom Rider' are coming to screen.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-29
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre tonight, episodes 5 and 6 of 'Hands Up' will be screened. Patrons will be interested to learn that the management has recently installed a new apparatus which gives the place a delightful odour. The story is from Gilson Willets, the author of many successful…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-29
Summary:

There is every prospect of a big house tonight when for the first time episodes 5 and 6 of 'Hands Up' will be projected at the Victoria Theatre. The serial is from the pen of Gilson Willets, with the charm of Ruth Roland as the main character. 'The other Woman' will be…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-29
Summary:

There is every prospect of a big house tonight when for the first time Episode 5 and 6 of 'Hands Up' will be projected at the Victoria Theatre. 'Hands Up' is from the pen of Gilson Willets, and starred by Ruth Roland. 'The Other Woman' will be screened for the last…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-21
Summary:

Carolyn of the Corners' starring Bessie Love, is one of the best examples of what is popularly called a 'look-up' picture. It will be screened at the Victoria. Bessie Love is recalled by thousands of motion picture lovers in 'A Little Sister of Everybody,' 'How…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-21
Summary:

Carolyn of the Corners,' an Extra Selected Star Photoplay, featuring Bessie Love, which will be shown at the Victoria Theatre tonight, is a screen adaptation of Ruth Bellmore Endicott's novel of the same name. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-22
Summary:

Nearly a half million persons, it is estimated, have been charmed, comforted and inspired by 'Carolyn of the Corners,' Ruth Bellmore Endicott's novel. The screen story with Bessie Love as the heroine and issued as a Pathe Extra Selected Star Photoplay, is sure of greater…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-03
Summary:

From today till Friday, a Paramount picture by Jesse L. Laspy [sic], entitled 'The Evil Eye,' in five parts, will be screened in the Hongkong Theatre. The cast included Miss Sweet, Tom Forman, Walter Long, Ruth King, Webster Campbell, J. Parks Jones and William Dale. The production was…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-13
Summary:

Norma Talmadge is at the Coronet Theatre in the title role of 'De Luxe Annie.' The picture was adopted for screen by Paul West from the play by Edward Clark, and directed by Roland West. Surpassing even her supreme characterization in 'Ghost of Yesterday' and 'By Right…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-04
Summary:

The Weekend programme at the Coronet is about the following: the British Gazette, Goldwyn's Lampoons (No.1), a Bray cartoon, 'Help Wanted-Male' featuring Blanche Sweet, and the Snub Pollard in 'Rock-a-Bye Baby.' Besides, 'The Empire of Diamonds' is going to be…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-05-07
Summary:

What would you do if you loved a girl and your mother disliked her? This is the question for you to answer when you see 'The Cabaret Girl' tonight at the Hongkong Theatre. It is a most amusing picture in which Ruth Clifford takes the leading role. And another laughable comedy in two…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-07
Summary:

Hongkong Theatre will be showing Ruth Clifford's 'The Cabaret Girl.' A laughable comedy in two parts from the New Magazine Screen will also be given. Other films included 'Over the Ocean Waves' and 'The Fatal Fortune.'