A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-25 - 1918-01-26
Summary:

Tonight, the 15th and last episodes of 'The Mystery of the Double Cross,' the mystery fully explained. See who is the masked stranger. Also 'Max Between Two Fires,' a French comedy by Max Linder, played by the author, and 'The Tientsin Flood,' a picture specially…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-06
Summary:

Victoria Theatre patrons were afforded a variation of picture programme by two Manchester Regiment stars Herb Burton and Jack Canavan. It's a comedy programme from a splendid three-part picture featuring Prince, 'Whiffles' Mascot Umbrella.' The Gazette was very interesting.…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-04 - 1918-12-06
Summary:

Tonight, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'The Kiss,' featuring the screen stars, Owen Moore and Marguerite Courtot, including Gazette and comics. Today matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Ragged Earl,' a drama in 5 parts, etc.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-11 - 1918-12-13
Summary:

11th, 12th and 13th, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts, 'The Sowers,' featuring the screen star Blanche Sweet, including Gazette and comics. Thursday 12th matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Birth of a Man,' a drama in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-12-13 - 1918-12-16
Summary:

The fifteenth and sixteenth episodes of 'The Mystery Ship' on Saturday, 14th to Tuesday, 17th December. Gazette and comics included. 'The Star of Bethlehem' in matinee at 5:15 p.m. on Tuesday, 17th December. 'The Clue,' featuring Blanche Sweet, on Wednesday, 18th…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-14 - 1918-12-17
Summary:

Saturday 14th to Tuesday 17th December, showing 15th and 16th episodes, 'The Mystery Ship,' including Gazette and comics. Tuesday 17th matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'The Star of Bethlehem.' Wednesday, 18th December, see Blanche Sweet in 'The Clue.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-31 - 1919-02-03
Summary:

February 1, 2, 3 and 4, showing a special Paramount feature in 6 parts, 'Temptation,' featuring the famous opera star Geraldina [sic] Farrar. Also, Gazette and Comics. Monday February 3, matinee at 5 p.m., showing 'Quo Vadis,' a drama in 7 parts. Tuesday February 4, matinee…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-01 - 1919-02-01
Summary:

1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th February, showing a special Paramount feature in 6 parts, 'Temptation,' featuring the famous opera star Geraldine Farrar, including Gazette and comics. Monday 3rd, matinee at 5 p.m., showing 'Quo Vadis' drama in 7 parts. Tuesday 4th, matinee at 5.15 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-04 - 1919-02-04
Summary:

Tonight, showing a special Paramount feature in 6 parts, 'Temptation,' featuring the famous opera star Geraldine Farrar, including Gazette and comics. Today (Tuesday) 4th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'A Wife's Sacrifice,' drama in 5 parts.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-17
Summary:

The weekend programme at the Victoria Theatre attracted full houses. The chief attraction is 'The Court of Monte Cristo' [sic]. A new programme will be produced tonight, including William Fox picture 'Slander' starring Bertha Kalich. Also a Gazette number and two last…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-04 - 1919-03-06
Summary:

March 5, 6 and 7, showing beautiful Paramount Star (5 parts), Louise Huff in 'Reward of Patience.' Also Gazette and Comics. Friday 7th, Matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'Chains,' a drama in 5 parts. Saturday 8th, 5th and 6th episodes of 'A Lass of the Lumberlands.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-05 - 1919-03-07
Summary:

5th, 6th and 7th March, showing the beautiful Paramount star in 5 parts, Louise Huff in 'Reward of Patience,' including Gazette and comics. Friday 7th, matinee at 5.15 p.m., showing 'Chains,' drama in 5 parts. Saturday 8th March, 5th and 6th episodes of 'A Lass of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-14
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is about to put on a stupendous serial; but as they are already engaged in screening 'The Bull's Eye,' the management is desirous of speeding it up so as to get the new picture. Tonight a new programme is billed with the star picture, 'Hinton's…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-26 - 1919-08-27
Summary:

Tonight's star picture, William Fox corporation presents 'Her Hidden Past' featuring Dorothy Bernard. Also an instructive Gazette. Matinee programme: Wednesday, Frank Keenan in 'The Silver Girl'; Thursday, 'The Bull's Eye,' episodes 15, 16 and 17.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-06-11
Summary:

Another tale of the frozen north is being produced as a weekend feature at the Coronet by the First National Film Corporation. 'The River's End' is a film brimful of adventure and love incidents and may be placed in the same category as 'Back in God's Country.'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-23
Summary:

Alf's Button,' the comedy which took England by storm, thoroughly justified its reputation at the first screening last night at the Kowloon Theatre. The film was starred by Leslie Henson. In Addition, a most interesting gazette is shown, including the Shanghai Olympic Games containing…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-07-23
Summary:

The Devil's Pass Key' is the current attraction at the Wo Ping Theatre. Starring Una Trevelyn, Maud [sic] George, Mae Busch, Samuel de Grasse and Clyde Fillimore [sic]. Music was supplied by Coronet Orchestra. A fine tropical gazette showing the Australian cricketers at play, the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-05
Summary:

Wild Cat of Paris' a 6-parts melodrama will be screened at the Hongkong Theatre tomorrow. The film starred Priscilla Dean. A special 6-part picture 'A Little Brother of the Rich' will also be shown. Gazette news will also be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-23 - 1922-10-26
Summary:

Today to Thursday, 26th October at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., 'Her Sister's Rival' by Miss Vera Kholodnaya and Mr. Polonsky. Also Mack Sennett Comedy and Gazette. Booking at the Star Ferry Wharf for Hongkong residents. Free ferry tickets both ways. Open daily: 4.30 to 5.15 p.m. and 6 to…