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: 1911-12-19
Summary:

Special attractions are announced in connection with the Victoria Theatre for Christmas. During the week a number of splendid films are to be exhibited including historical, panoramic, dramatic and comic. All pictures to be shown tonight are new while on Friday night the magnificent film…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-12-21
Summary:

The programme at the Victoria Theatre includes one of those star pictures which the management has been screening regularly. The film which is run in two parts depicts the siege of Calais, the most interesting stage in the hundred years war. The characters are taken by well-known continental…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-12-21 - 1911-12-21
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. Reappearance of Miss Lynda Davies. Last performance by Miss Daisy Lundy. Monster programme on Christmas Day. Magnificent presents given away. The grand film 'The Siege of Calais' for tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-12-22 - 1911-12-26
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The grand coloured film 'The Siege of Calais' for tonight and a few nights only. Extraordinary success of Miss Lynda Davies. Monster matinee on Christmas Day and magnificent presents given away. Matinees on…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-01-08 - 1915-01-09
Summary:

The great military picture 'High Treason' in 4 parts and 4,000 feet long. The fourth series of war pictures in 3 parts and 3,000 feet long. Both will be shown tonight, 8th January. Special performance by Henry & May for one night only on Sunday, 10th January.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-01-18 - 1915-01-20
Summary:

The magnificent picture in 3 parts, 'Theresa the Adventures' in 3,000 feet long, on Tuesday, 19th January. New comics and historical films included. Debut of Billy Graham for one night only on Wednesday, 20th January. Matinees on every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-01-21 - 1915-01-23
Summary:

The powerful and dramatic picture 'Blind Love,' in 4 parts and 4,000 feet long, on Friday, 22th January. New comics and historical films included. Matinees on every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-01-25 - 1915-01-27
Summary:

An enjoyable comedy, 'Nelly's Wits,' in 3 parts and 3,000 feet long, on Tuesday, 26th January. New comics and historical pictures included. Matinees on every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-01-28 - 1915-01-30
Summary:

The startling detective story, 'The Family Diamond,' in 4 parts and 4,000 feet long, on Friday, 29th January. New comics and historical films included. Matinees on every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-18
Summary:

Tonight at the Victoria Theatre the new programme includes a thrilling drama, in three parts entitled 'Neath the Lion's Paw'; also the one part drama 'The Fisher Girl's Folly' and several interesting and comic films.

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Headline: Monte Cristo'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-08
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre, beginning on January 9 is to be shown a Kine-dramatization of Alexandre Dumas's celebrated novel 'Monte Cristo.' The film is said to be Pathe most stupendous production. The novel 'The Count of Monte Cristo' was acknowledged as Alexander Dumas…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-09 - 1919-01-11
Summary:

Tonight, January 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th, American Gazette No. 19; 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' the one film all are going to see; 'The House of Terrible Scandals.' Thursday matinee 9th January, 'Boy Scouts Be Prepared' in 8 parts. Sunday matinee 12th January,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-09 - 1919-01-09
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' first epoch, 'Edmond Dantes.' Booking open at Anderson's for all the epochs.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-09
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre had a great selection of pictures, including 'The Official Boy Scout,' Alexandre Duma's well-known book 'The Count of Monte Chirsto [sic].'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-09 - 1919-01-11
Summary:

January 9, 10, 11 and 12, 1919, American Gazette No. 19, 'The Count of Monte Cristo' and 'The House of Terrible Scandals.' Thursday, matinee 9th, January, 'Boy Scouts Be Prepared' in 8 parts. Sunday, matinee 12th, January, 'Sons of Satan.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-13
Summary:

There have been good houses at Victoria Theatre during the weekend, the special attraction being the first epoch of the film, 'The Count of Monte Cristo.' The music part is supplied by the string band of the s.s. 'Venezuela.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-14
Summary:

A fine film 'Thou shalt Not Covet' is now screening at the Victoria Theatre. It is written by James Oliver Curwood. The Keystone Comedy with Fatty in the leading role is indeed very funny. The 2nd episode of 'The Count of Monte Cristo' will be screened on Thursday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-15 - 1919-01-17
Summary:

January 16, 17, 18 and 19, 9.15 p.m. performance, American Gazette No. 20, 'The Count of Monte Cristo' 2nd epoch entitled 'The Treasure of Monte Cristo,' and 'Billie Joins the Navy.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-16 - 1919-01-18
Summary:

January 16th, 17th, 18th and 19th, 9.15 p.m. performance, American Gazette No. 20; 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' 2nd epoch entitled 'The Treasure of Monte Cristo'; 'Billie Joins the Navy.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-18
Summary:

There was a large number of audiences enjoy the screening of 'The Count of Monte Cristo' in Victoria Theatre last night, many of them were French. The programme in Theatre also included the American Gazette and the usual comic.