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: 1911-09-11
Summary:

The Fall of Troy,' a magnificent Italian film, 2000ft. long, won applause at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday. Another good film entitled 'Love, Luck and Gasoline' cleverly illustrated the slickness of American methods and the possibilities of modern locomotion and wireless. On…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-04 - 1911-10-07
Summary:

History of the Tale of Two Cities' to be exhibited, it's 4000 ft. long

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-09 - 1911-10-09
Summary:

History of the Tale of Two Cities' to be exhibited, it's 4000 ft. long

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-21
Summary:

A striking picture in the Nick Carter series is being shown at the Victoria Theatre. The wonderful detective is antagonised by Zigomar, and with two men, both full of daring and resource, each so determined to conquer a most thrilling story results. The film is 3,600 feet long.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-23 - 1912-05-28
Summary:

Two performances daily: 7.15 p.m. pictures only, 9.15 p.m. full programme. Showing the grand film of 4000 ft. long 'Zigomer and Nick Carter', performances by Sam Gale and Myra James

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-29 - 1912-05-30
Summary:

The only comfortable palatial theatre in town; 7.15 p.m. pictures only, 9.15 p.m. full programme. Showing the grand film of 4000 ft. long 'Zigomer and Nick Carter', performances by Sam Gale and Myra James

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-29
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre, which has just entered upon its second year, is still going strong. There was a packed house at the matinee on Sunday, the anniversary of the opening when the children of the colony were entertained free and each as given a packet of sweets during the interval. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-06-15
Summary:

The Crusaders,' a magnificent film 4000 feet long, and one of the latest triumphs of the cinema is being exhibited at the Victoria Theatre before admiring houses. 'The White Slave,' will be exhibited shortly.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-16
Summary:

A particularly fine picture is being shown at the Victoria Theatre entitled 'Tom Butler.' The film, which is 3000 feet long, depicts the story of an escaped convict's attempts to avenge himself on the actress-wife.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-11-13
Summary:

The two Cinemagraphs, the Victoria and Bijou, continue to exert a large hold upon the picture-loving public. For Friday, the Victoria announces the 4,000 ft. long picture 'Notre Dame,' which is one of the finest. 'The Chateau of Touraine' now being screened at the Bijou is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-01 - 1913-01-01
Summary:

Screening of 'Dante's Inferno', a film of 7,000 feet long; Performance by Nellie Maher

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-08 - 1913-04-11
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Iron Master', a dramatic film of 3000 feet long; 'Les Miserables' in a few days; Performances by Arkas and Freda Ardea

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-12
Summary:

Tomorrow is the last night of Howard Sisters at the Victoria Theatre. On Wednesday, 'Les Miserables,' which has been long expected, will be screened.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-06 - 1913-09-10
Summary:

Films screening of 'Old Isaacs', 'The Alchemist', 'A Way Woman Have', 'The Long and the Short' and Pathe's Gazette

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-03
Summary:

At the conclusion of the boxing a reproduction of the fight between Ad. Wolgast and Joe Rivers for the lightweight championship of the world will be shown at the Victoria Theatre. This film is 3000 feet long and shows in detail the training methods of the champion. Booking is going on at…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-11
Summary:

It is probable that no film has ever been shown anywhere that created a greater sensation than 'Quo Vadis,' in six parts, which will be shown at the Victoria Theatre shortly. The enterprising management has also arranged for two companion films dealing with Ancient Rome, 'Anthony…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-09 - 1914-03-12
Summary:

Films screening of 'Protea' (6,000 ft); Coming film: 'Ivanhoe' (in 3 parts)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-13 - 1914-03-16
Summary:

Films screening of 'Invanhoe' (in 3 parts), adaptation of Sir Walter Scott's historical novel; Coming film: 'A Dead Man's Child' and the Sequel 'Dr. Gar el Hama' (6,000 ft, in 4 parts)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-03-14
Summary:

Protea' was screened at the Victoria Theatre and 'Antony and Cleopatra' will be staged for the last time. Also, 'Ivanhoe' (Sir Walter Scott's novel) will be staged tonight and on Sunday night while 'The Dead Man's Child' and the sequel to it, 'Dr…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-23
Summary:

The long picture 'Dice of Life,' a moving story of the life of the two opera singers presented at the Victoria Theatre was attractive and entertaining