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: 1912-11-22
Summary:

Quite a rich crop of suggestions are being made in the columns of a home paper as to how to popularize the churches. The startling innovation has been mooted by Sir J. Compton Rickett, M.P., that Bible scenes through the cinematograph should form a part of the religious service.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-05 - 1919-06-07
Summary:

Programme for four nights season, commencing tonight (Thursday), June 5th, 'Hands Up,' episodes 7 and 8. Also Miss Phyllis Faye, the best known and youngest Australian star in catchy songs and latest fancy dancing. Also Harold Lloyd in 'Why Pick On Me?' Sunday matinee, 8th…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-05 - 1919-06-10
Summary:

Hands Up,' episode 7 'Tossed into the Torrent,' episode 8 'The Fatal Jewels.' Performance by Phyllis Faye, the best known and young Australian star in catchy songs. Harold Lloyd in 'Why Pick on Me?' Matinee: 'The Kidnapped Heiress' and Keystone comics…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-05
Summary:

A young Australian lady, Miss Phyllis Faye, a well-known pantomime artiste, appears at the Victoria Theatre tonight. She says she intends to capture the Hongkong public with her catchy songs and up-to-date dances.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-05
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is offering a new attraction tonight, when Miss Phyllis Faye, described as 'Australia's Panto Star,' will open a brief season. Miss Faye has been at the Lyric Theatre, Manila, for some weeks, having had a most successful season. She is now on a world tour. Her…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-05 - 1919-06-07
Summary:

Miss Phillis Faye, a well known Australian Danseuse will give a brilliant exhibition of fancy dancing at the Victoria tonight. Don't miss the opportunity.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-05 - 1919-06-07
Summary:

For four nights' season, commencing tonight, Thursday, June 5th, 'Hands Up,' episode 7: 'Tossed Into the Torrent,' and episode 8: 'The Fatal Jewels.' Miss Phyllis Faye, the best known and youngest Australia's star in catchy songs and latest fancy dancings…

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

The Victoria Theatre has an undoubted attraction in Miss Phyllis Faye, a special song and dance turn.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-06
Summary:

Miss Phyllis Faye, a popular Australian comedienne opened her engagement for 4 nights at the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-07 - 1919-06-07
Summary:

Miss Phillis Faye, a well-known Australian danseuse will give a brilliant exhibition of fancy dancing at the Victoria tonight. Don't miss the opportunity.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-07
Summary:

Miss Phyllis Faye, now appearing at the Victoria Theatre. Episode 9 and 10 of 'Hands Up' will also be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-09 - 1919-06-09
Summary:

Accompanied by the string band from 'Empress of Asia,' by Miss Phyllis Faye at the Victoria Theatre. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., new songs and dances. Seats not guaranteed unless booked.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-09 - 1919-06-09
Summary:

Sensational fire dance from 'Empress of Asia' by Phyllis Faye at the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-09
Summary:

Miss Phyllis Faye, the well-known versatile Australian artist, will give a sensational exhibition of the fire dance in Victoria Theatre. Pathe's Gazette, a new episode of 'Hands Up' and a Toto comedy, will also be included in the programme.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-09
Summary:

A great attraction tonight at the Victoria Theatre will be a sensational fire dance by Miss Phyllis Faye, the well-known Australian danseuse and artist. Miss Faye has made a great name in Australia by this and other feats and tonight she should earn additional laurels. In addition to the fire…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-09
Summary:

Miss Phyllis Faye will give us a sensational exhibition of the fire dance at the Victoria Theatre tonight. Also screening of the Pathe's Gazette, a new episode of 'Hands Up' and a Toto comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-10 - 1919-06-10
Summary:

By special request, Miss Faye in fire dance and new songs. Also 'Hands Up,' a long and hearty programme. The string band from the Empress of Asia will play.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-10
Summary:

Seldom has an individual artist scored such a triumphant success in Hong Kong as Miss Phyllis Faye, the well-known Australian danseuse. Last night the Victoria Theatre was absolutely packed. It may be remarked in passing that bumper houses have been secured ever since Miss Faye made her…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-10
Summary:

It is a pleasure to renew acquaintance with Miss Phyllis Faye at the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-11 - 1919-06-11
Summary:

Wednesday bill (9.15 p.m.), Miss Faye in fire dance and songs. Also 'Hands Up,' episodes 9 and 10 and 'Great Water Peril.' Wednesday matinee, string band and 'Streets of Illusion.' Thursday matinee, Miss Faye in fire dance and new songs, also 'The Silent Bell…