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: 1914-04-04 - 1914-04-07
Summary:

Film screenings including 'Nickwinter Finds the Joconda' and 'American Weekly'; Screening of British Gazette; Songs and dances performances by Violet Victoria and J. Sheridan

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-23 - 1914-05-27
Summary:

Film screening of 'Out on the Deep' (10,000 ft, 8 parts); Screening of British and German Gazette; Performances by The Gibson Girls

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-29 - 1914-09-01
Summary:

Film screening of 'Rocambole: The Mysterious Count' (2nd Series)(4 parts, 7,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's Cartoon and British Gazette

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-17
Summary:

Ashes of Happiness' is a two part dramatic coloured picture in which family misunderstanding is at last happily received. 'Snow sports in Switzerland' is an excellent 'interest' film; while the British Gazette and several good comics make up an attractive evening.

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-04
Summary:

The current programme at the Victoria Theatre includes 'Colonel Heeza Liar, explorer' which provokes the audience to roars of laughter. Other good humorous films are 'Friend of the Family,' 'Knight Errant' and 'Bunny and a game of golf,' while 'The…

6
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-12
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre provides entertainment with variety. 'Wiffles and the Millionaire' is a comedy, 'The Broken Oath' is a long dramatic picture. The 'interest' side is well maintained by films of the Bombay iron and steel industry, 'The Hidden Nest Egg'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-21
Summary:

The programme includes a serial film 'The Black Box' and war pictures, particularly the British Gazette. There was a good feature 'The Golden Sword Knot' and the comic cartoon picture 'The Police Dog No. 1' raised many a hearty laugh. The band of the 18th Infantry…

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-01 - 1917-06-02
Summary:

Screening of 'Who's Guilty' (3rd & 4th story), British, French and American Gazettes, 'The Great War: Oriental Forces' and Comics; Coming film: 'Peggy'

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-11 - 1917-08-11
Summary:

Screening of 'Crimson Stain Mystery' (3rd & 4th episodes) and Comics; Coming film: 'Mysteries of Myra'

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-13 - 1917-08-14
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Crimson Stain Mystery' (3rd & 4th episodes) and Comics; Coming film: 'Mysteries of Myra'

11
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-15 - 1917-08-15
Summary:

Screening of 'Peg O' The Ring' (4th, 5th and 6 th episodes); Coming film: 'Don't Forget' and 'Mysteries of Myra'

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-15 - 1917-08-15
Summary:

Screening of 'Mysteries of Myra' (1st & 2nd episodes) and Comics; Coming film: 'Crimson Stain Mystery'

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-16 - 1917-08-17
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Mysteries of Myra' (1st & 2nd episodes) and Comics; Coming film: 'Crimson Stain Mystery'

14
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-16 - 1917-08-17
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Peg O' The Ring' (4th, 5th and 6 th episodes); Coming film: 'Don't Forget' and 'Mysteries of Myra'

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-18 - 1917-08-18
Summary:

Screening of 'Crimson Stain Mystery' (5th & 6th episodes) and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'Mysteries of Myra'

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-18
Summary:

The Hongkong Theatre has two serial films 'Mysteries of Myra' and 'The Crimson Stain' showing next week. Both films are very attractive and the comic films are well selected.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-20 - 1917-08-21
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Crimson Stain Mystery' (5th & 6th episodes) and Keystone Comics; Coming film: 'Mysteries of Myra'

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-22 - 1917-08-22
Summary:

Screening of 'Mysteries of Myra' (3rd & 4th episodes) and Comics; Coming film: 'Crimson Stain Mystery'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-22 - 1917-08-24
Summary:

Screening of 'At the Hour of Dawn' and 'Peg O' The Ring' (VII and VIII episodes); Coming film: 'The Mysteries of Myra'

20
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-23 - 1917-08-24
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Mysteries of Myra' (3rd & 4th episodes) and Comics; Coming film: 'Crimson Stain Mystery'