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: 1916-02-24
Summary:

The Melbourne Comedy Company, Eileen Melbourne, Tom Melbourne, scored another big success at the Victoria Theatre. Tonight is the last night of this programme. The 'movies' consist entirely of comedies with the exception of Pathe's Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-22 - 1918-02-25
Summary:

Programme tonight, a great Gold Rooster play in 5 parts, 'Miss Nobody,' featuring Gladys Hulette. Also Pathe Gazette and splendid comedy. The romantic and thrilling serial 'The Fatal Ring' with their favourite artist Pearl White will commence sometime in March next. Booking…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-05 - 1918-03-05
Summary:

Programme, tonight for 5th, 6th and 7th March, the continuation of 'The Great Secret,' 13th and 14th episodes, entitled 'The Struggle' and 'The Escape.' Pathe's Gazette and screaming comedy. Watch for the opening date of 'The Fatal Ring' with Pearl…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-08 - 1918-03-11
Summary:

Programme for 8th, 9th, 10th and 11th March. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'A Lapland Lass,' a drama of life, beautifully acted and splendid photograph in 3 parts. Pathe's Gazette, Annals of the War and a very amusing comedy. Kindly note the date, Friday, 15th March, 'The Fatal Ring…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-12 - 1918-03-14
Summary:

Programme for 12th, 13th and 14th March. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., the continuation of 'The Great Secret,' 15th and 16th episodes, entitled: 'The Test of Death' and 'The Crafty Hand.' Pathe's Gazette and screaming comedies. Kindly note, Friday, 15th March, '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-19 - 1918-03-21
Summary:

Programme for March 19th, 20th and 21st. Tonight at 9.15 p.m. performance, M. Henri [sic] Krauss in 'Victims of Fate,' an absorbing drama in 3 parts. Also American Gazette and comedies. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-26 - 1918-03-26
Summary:

Programme for 29th, 30th, 31st March and 1st April. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The Fatal Ring,' 5th and 6th episodes. Also Annals of the War and different comedies. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-01 - 1918-04-04
Summary:

2nd, 3rd and 4th April, the final chapter of 'The Great Secret,' 17th and 18th episodes. Also American Gazette and different comedy. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-12 - 1918-04-15
Summary:

12th, 13th, 14th and 15th April, 'The Fatal Ring,' episode 9, 'The Dice of Death' and episode 10, 'The Perilous Plunge.' Also Pathe's British Gazette No. 439 and comedies. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-23 - 1918-04-25
Summary:

23rd, 24th and 25th April, a beautiful star in a great photoplay, Mollie King in 'Blind Man's Luck.' Also American Gazette No. 45 and Comedies. Booking at Anderson's.

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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,…

12
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.

13
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…