A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: 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: 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: 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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-23 - 1919-01-26
Summary:

23rd, 24th, 25th and 26th January, 9.15 p.m., Annals of the War No. 57; 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' 3rd epoch, 'The Philanthropist'; 'Wilful Wallops for Wealth.' Matinees, every Wednesday and Thursday 5.15 p.m., Saturday 2.15 p.m. and 5 p.m. and Sunday 6 p.m.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-30 - 1919-01-31
Summary:

30th, 31st January, 1st and 2nd February, 9.15 p.m., American Gazette No. 23; 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' 4th epoch, 'Sinbad the Sailor'; 'The Busy Bell Boy'; Manila string band will be in attendance on Saturday the 1st, February at 9.15 p.m. Matinees, every…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-06 - 1919-02-08
Summary:

6th, 7th, 8th and 9th February at 9.15 p.m., Annals of the War No. 59; 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' epoch 5; 'Dimple Auto Salesman.' Manila string band will be in attendance on Saturday, the 8th February at 9.15 p.m. Matinees, every Wednesday and Thursday at 5.15 p.m.,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-13 - 1919-02-15
Summary:

13th, 14th, 15th and 16th February at 9.15 p.m., American Gazette No. 24; 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' epoch 6; Cottrell Brothers' eccentric acrobats, Miss Sophie Cottrell in songs and dances. Matinee Sunday 16th, February at 6 p.m., 'The Man Inside,' presenting Edwin…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-13 - 1919-02-13
Summary:

For one week only, tonight, the famous Cottrell's Troupe, clever acrobatic stunts, dances and songs. The most exceptional act ever presented in vaudeville. Also 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' epoch 6.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-20 - 1919-02-22
Summary:

19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd February at 9.15 p.m., 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' epoch 7; 'A Wiffles Family Intrigue,' two parts of undiluted mirth, well shaken up. Rack week, 24th, 25th and 26th February, Pathe presents Baby Marie Osborne in 'A Daughter of the West.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-28 - 1919-03-01
Summary:

28th February, 1st and 2nd March at 9.15 p.m., Pathe News No. 28 and 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' final epoch. Matinee Sunday, 2nd March at 6 p.m., 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding' featuring Marie Tempest. Coming, Fredony and Vaudeville Co. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-10 - 1919-06-10
Summary:

Moral Suicide' will be screened at the Victoria on Thursday (12th). Nothing that we can say about this picture would adequately describe it. It is the most wonderful film that has been released for many a year. Prices will be as usual. Book your seats immediately.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-10
Summary:

'Moral Suicide' is the punchy title of a new special feature soon to be released by the Victoria Theatre. It is written by Ivan Abramson, whose screen successes included 'Forbidden Fruit,' 'Sins of Ambition,' 'Enlighten Thy Daughter' and 'Sins of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-11
Summary:

Moral Suicide,' a striking film in seven parts, will be shown at the Victoria Theatre. The management also has secured an assortment of good comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-12 - 1919-06-13
Summary:

Tonight is a gala night at the Victoria, 'Moral Suicide,' the film that will keep you thinking at talking. Be in your seats before sign ‘house full' goes up. Saturday, matinee at 2.15 and 5 p.m., 'Hands Up' episodes 9 and 10. Prices as usual.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-12 - 1919-06-13
Summary:

Moral Suicide,' the greatest picture that has ever been produced, will be shown at the Victoria Theatre, tonight. Seats not guaranteed unless booked. Be early before ‘house full' sign goes up.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-12
Summary:

Ivan Abramson, author and director of the sensational photo-play 'Moral Suicide,' to be shown at the Victoria Theatre, wrote the story with the purpose of educating the public to the fragilities of human nature. His success photo-dramas included 'A Fool's Paradise,'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-14 - 1919-06-14
Summary:

‘The best' is the laconic reply. Won't you join in this tribute by turning up. Tonight, this picture is running up till Sunday night. Booking at Anderson's.