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: 1911-09-19 - 1911-09-21
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. New pictures include 'A Veil of Happiness,' 'A Military Review in Chile,' 'Airship Destroyer 'Sensational',' 'Fairy Fishing Rod' and…

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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: 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: 1919-05-16
Summary:

A few people witnessed a private showing of new Charlie Chaplin's film 'A Dog's Life' at Messrs Pathe yesterday afternoon. It will show for the first time on Monday, May 19 at the Victoria Theatre.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-19
Summary:

In Victoria Theatre, Charlie Chaplin's million dollar picture 'A Dog's Life' will be screened. A new superb serial has been started, which entitled as 'Hands Up,' featuring Ruth Roland the popular Pathe Star. For the weekend, the first two episodes of this picture…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-19 - 1919-05-23
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., the first million-dollar picture, 'A Dog's Life,' three reels of Charlie at his best. Prices $1.50, $1.00 and 70 cents. Booking at Anderson's. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-19 - 1919-05-24
Summary:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9.15 p.m., the biggest attraction on the screen today, Charlie Chaplin in his first million-dollar comedy, 'A Dog's Life.' There are as many laughts as the pup in this picture has fleas. Toto in 'Nipped in the Bud.' Tonight 7.15 p.m., Mrs.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-20
Summary:

Charlies Chaplin's 'A Dog's Life' is shown in Victoria Theatre. This article is a review of the film.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-26
Summary:

Owing to the insistent demands of patrons, Victoria Theatre will provide screening of Charlie Chaplin's 'A Dog's Life' again on Wednesday, and also Pathe's Gazette. Tonight 'The Other Woman' will be on board and on Thursday, episodes 5 and 6 of 'Hands Up…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-26 - 1919-05-28
Summary:

3 nights only. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9.15 p.m., great Pathe Gold Rooster production, A. H. Woods presents Peggy Hyland in 'The Other Woman' in 5 parts. American Gazette, No. 86. Wednesday, matinee 25th, May at 5.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life.' Booking…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-29
Summary:

There is every prospect of a big house tonight when for the first time Episode 5 and 6 of 'Hands Up' will be projected at the Victoria Theatre. 'Hands Up' is from the pen of Gilson Willets, and starred by Ruth Roland. 'The Other Woman' will be screened for the last…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-29 - 1919-05-31
Summary:

Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 9.15 p.m., 'Hands Up,' episode 5 and 6, Runaway Bride and Flames of Vengeance. Repatriation of Enemy Subjects from Shanghai. A fine comedy 'Battle Royal.' Wednesday, matinee at 5.15 p.m., also on Sunday, matinee 6 p.m., by special…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-30 - 1919-08-01
Summary:

On Thursday night the Victoria is projecting the world-famous novel of Goldsmith, 'The Vicar of Wakefield.' To all lovers of a perfect picture, the management of the Victioria confidently recommends it to their patrons. It is produced by Mr. Ward and associated with him is a wonderful…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-31 - 1919-07-31
Summary:

Showing Thursday to Sunday, Oliver Goldsmith's, 'The Vicar of Wakefield.' A picture in the A1 class. Don't miss seeing it. Today's matinee: 'The Prize Packets' for the last time in Hongkong. In an entirely new programme. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-01 - 1919-08-01
Summary:

Showing Thursday to Sunday, Oliver Goldsmith's 'The Vicar of Wakefield,' a picture in the A1 class. Don't miss seeing it. Saturday's matinee, 'The Terror of the Range' (5th and 6th episodes). Sunday's matinee, 'An Artist's Daughter.' Booking…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-06
Summary:

The Vicar of Wakefield' will be postponed till tomorrow afternoon due to special request on 'The Prize Packets' performance at the Victoria Theatre tonight.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-06 - 1919-08-06
Summary:

Tonight, a special lengthy farewell bill of fare by 'The Prize Packets.' Today's matinee, 'The Prize Packets.' Tomorrow's matinee, 'The Vicar of Wakefield.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-07 - 1919-08-09
Summary:

Tonight till Sunday, another fine picture, 'The Test' with a very strong plot. A Harold Lloyd Comedy, 'The Dutiful Dub.' Today's matinee, 'The Vicar of Wakefield.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-13 - 1919-12-13
Summary:

Special programmes of pictures and music everyday during the holidays. December 24th at 5.15 p.m., Vernon [sic] Castle in 'The Mysterious Client.' X'mas day at 2.15 and 4.30 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life.' Boxing day at 2.15 and 5 p.m., Bessie Love in…