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: 1919-07-30 - 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: 1919-11-07
Summary:

A very attractive programme has been framed by the Victoria Theatre management for four nights, commencing tonight. A collection of vivid pictures taken in Paris, London and Brussels on Peace Celebration Day will be shown. In addition to this, the first episode of 'The Tiger's Trail…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-20 - 1919-11-22
Summary:

Bessie Love in 'Carolyn of the Corners' at the Victoria tonight, Friday 21st. November 21 Remarks: On page 10, another ad. on Pathe's 'Carolyn of the Corners.' Booking at Anderson's. November 22 Remarks: On page 10, another ad. on Pathe's 'Carolyn of the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-27 - 1919-11-27
Summary:

Tonight, episodes 7 and 8 of 'The Tiger's Trail,' also comics and British Gazette. Today's matinee, Gladys Hulette in 'Over the Hill.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-28 - 1919-11-29
Summary:

Tonight's special bill, William Fox presents Dorothy Bernard in 'Sporting Blood.' Harold Lloyd in 'Pistols For Breakfast.' November 29 Remarks: Matinees, today 2.15 and 5 p.m., episodes 7 and 8 of 'The Tiger's Trail'; Sunday 6 p.m., William Fox's…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-03 - 1919-12-04
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow only, episodes 9 and 10 of 'The Tiger's Trail.' A Luke Comedy, 'The Marathon.' December 4 Remarks: Today's matinee, 'Princess Romanoff.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-04 - 1919-12-08
Summary:

Commencing Friday next, Valeska Suratt in the 5 reels W. Fox drama, 'The New York Peacock.' December 5 & 8 Remarks: On page 10, another ad. on 'The New York Peacock' tonight. Also a Harold Lloyd Comic and Gazette. December 6 Remarks: On page 10, another ad. on 'The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-09 - 1919-12-11
Summary:

Tonight, Ruth Roland in 'The Tiger's Trail' 11th episode 'In the Breakers' and 12th episode 'The Two Amazons.' Also Comics and Gazette. Booking at Anderson's. December 10 Remarks: Today's matinee at 5.15 p.m., Baby Marie Osborne in 'Tears and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-12 - 1919-12-15
Summary:

Tonight attraction, Dorothy Bernard in 'Sins of Men.' Harold Lloyd in 'Swat the Crook.' An excellent British Gazette. Booking at Anderson's. December 12 & 13 Remarks: Matinee programmes, Saturday 2.15 and 5 p.m., 11th and 12th episodes of 'The Tiger's Trail…

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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…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-16 - 1919-12-18
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The Tiger's Trail,' episode No. 13, 'The False Idol'; episode No. 14, 'At the Pistol's Point.' Harold Lloyd in 'Here Comes the Girl.' Booking at Anderson's. December 16 & 17 Remarks: Wednesday's matinee,…