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: 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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Headline: Shoulder Arms'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-24 - 1919-03-25
Summary:

The film that everybody is talking about 'Shoulder Arms' commencing Thursday at the Victoria.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-24 - 1919-03-26
Summary:

The film that everybody is talking about: 'Shoulder Arms,' featuring Charlie Chaplin. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-25 - 1919-03-27
Summary:

The film that everybody is talking about. Charlie in his second million-dollar picture, 'Shoulder Arms.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-26
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin's second million dollar picture 'Shoulder Arms' is showing at the Victoria Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: Shoulder Arms'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-27 - 1919-03-28
Summary:

Tonight, Chaplin is still handling those swift ones to the KAISER in 'Shoulder Arms.' His second million dollar picture. Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-27 - 1919-03-29
Summary:

A comedy night, Charlie Chaplin in 'Shoulder Arms.' Harold Lloyd in 'An Ozark Romance.' Toto-the Mobile Man in 'An Enemy of Soap.' 'Shadow and Sunshine' featuring Baby Marie Osborne. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-27 - 1919-03-29
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., a comedy night: Charlie Chaplin in 'Shoulder Arms,' 3 reels of greatest fun; Harold Lloyd in 'An Ozark Romance'; Toto, the mobile man in 'An Enemy of Soap.' Prices, $1.50, $1.00 and 70 cents. Matinee, Sunday 30th March at 6 p.m., 'Shadow…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-27 - 1919-03-28
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Chaplin in 'Shoulder Arms,' his second million-dollar picture. Everybody has heard about it, so the picture doesn't need any description. Price details and illustration included. March 31 Remarks: Another ad. on page 12.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-27
Summary:

With commendable enterprise the management of the Victoria Theatre has secured the well-known Chaplin film 'Shoulder Arms.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-27 - 1919-03-29
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., a comedy night, Charlie Chaplin in 'Shoulder Arms,' 2 reels of greatest fun. Harold Lloyd in 'An Ozark Romance.' Toto, the mobile man, in 'An Enemy of Soap.' Prices $1.50, $1.00 and 70 cents. Matinee. Sunday, March 30th at 6 p.m., 'Shadow and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-28
Summary:

Last night at the Victoria Theatre Charlie Chaplin's Million Dollar masterpiece 'Shoulder Arms' was shown. Plot and production details had been included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-29
Summary:

There was a crowded house again last night at the Victoria Theatre to witness the latest Charlie Chaplin film, 'Shoulder Arms.' In this picture we have a combination of the usual comicalities of Chaplin combined with incidents in the trenches which give me a humorous idea as to what…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-31 - 1919-04-02
Summary:

3 more nights, Charlie Chaplin in his second million dollar picture 'Shoulder Arms.' The Dorros in new songs and dances. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-31 - 1919-04-02
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin in his second million dollar picture 'Shoulder Arms.' This has proved to be a great success.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-31 - 1919-04-02
Summary:

3 more nights, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 9.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in his second million picture, 'Shoulder Arms.' Also the Dorros in new songs and dances. Booking at Anderson's.