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: 1919-01-20
Summary:

The Count of Monte Cristo has been shown for twice in Victoria Theatre and looking forward to the third round. There is also a good programme coming tonight, Tuesday and Wednesday, including film 'King Baggot' and American Gazette and a Keystone comic 'Hogan out West.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-21
Summary:

The Victoria is showing a beautiful film 'Marble Heart' featuring King Baggot in five parts. The 3rd episode of 'The Count of Monte Cristo' will be screened and some extra pictures will be given at matinees.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-24
Summary:

Long and interesting set of pictures were shown at Victoria last night included 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' 'Annals of the War,' 'United States Customs Inspection' and 'Wilful Wallops for Wealth.'

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-08
Summary:

The Count of Monte Cristo' was shown for the fifth round last night. 'Annals of the War' opened the programme and an interesting insect film, finishing up with a comic 'Dimple, Auto Salesman' [sic], which was very funny.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-10
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre must be congratulated. On Saturday night, the doors were besieged by a large crowd to see 'The Count of Monte Cristo' by Dumas, screened and also to be regaled by the Manila string band. It was a delightful combination and patrons felt extremely…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-14
Summary:

There was quite a full house last night at the Victoria Theatre when a combination bill was presented, the first part being the screening of Epoch 6 of 'The Count of Monte Christo' [sic], and a variety entertainment by the Cottrells. This masterpiece of Dumas has been correctly…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-17
Summary:

The weekend programme at the Victoria Theatre attracted full houses. The chief attraction is 'The Court of Monte Cristo' [sic]. A new programme will be produced tonight, including William Fox picture 'Slander' starring Bertha Kalich. Also a Gazette number and two last…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-24
Summary:

On Saturday and Sunday, there were record houses at the Victoria Theatre. The seventh epoch of Alexander Dumas' 'The Count of Monte Cristo' was screened. The photographic studios and the acting were a revelation. This movie is a masterpiece and the interest is sustained all along…