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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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-21 - 1915-08-23
Summary:

On Aug 21, 'The Count of Monte Cristo' in 4 parts length 6,000 feet, a magnificent drama, adapted from the famous novel of Alexandre Dumas; also comic and interesting pictures.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-21 - 1915-08-24
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Count of Monte Cristo' (4 parts, 6,000 ft) from the novel of Alexandra Dumas; Also comic and interesting pictures

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-07
Summary:

Hong Kong is to have the opportunity of witnessing another masterpiece of cinematograph by arrangement with Pathe Freres, the Victoria Theatre is to screen a filmed version of Dumas' 'The Count of Monte Cristo.' It will be shown in eight epochs, the first of which is to be put on…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-08 - 1919-01-08
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre has the honour to announce the leasing of the Premier Pathe film of art: 'The Count of Monte Cristo.' The one film all are going to see. List of epochs included. Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: Monte Cristo'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-08
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre, beginning on January 9 is to be shown a Kine-dramatization of Alexandre Dumas's celebrated novel 'Monte Cristo.' The film is said to be Pathe most stupendous production. The novel 'The Count of Monte Cristo' was acknowledged as Alexander Dumas…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-09 - 1919-01-11
Summary:

American Gazette No. 19. 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' the one film all are going to see. 'The House of Terrible Scandals', Tuesday Matinee, 'Boy Scouts Be Prepared' in 8 parts and 'Sons of Satan.' 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,…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-09 - 1919-01-11
Summary:

January 9, 10, 11 and 12, 1919, American Gazette No. 19, 'The Count of Monte Cristo' and 'The House of Terrible Scandals.' Thursday, matinee 9th, January, 'Boy Scouts Be Prepared' in 8 parts. Sunday, matinee 12th, January, 'Sons of Satan.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-10
Summary:

The audience which gathered at the Victoria Theatre last night to witness the first epoch of Pathe's wonderful film d'art, 'The Count of Monte Cristo' was delighted with this masterpiece of cinema production. The first episode will continue to be shown up to the 12 inst., and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-13
Summary:

There have been good houses at Victoria Theatre during the weekend, the special attraction being the first epoch of the film, 'The Count of Monte Cristo.' The music part is supplied by the string band of the s.s. 'Venezuela.'

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-14
Summary:

The chief attraction in the current programme of the Victoria Theatre is the remarkably fine film 'Thou Shalt Not Covet.' It is the work of James Oliver Curwood and comprises five parts of an intensely gripping character. A Keystone comedy is included in the programme and is…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-15 - 1919-01-17
Summary:

January 16, 17, 18 and 19, 9.15 p.m. performance, American Gazette No. 20, 'The Count of Monte Cristo' 2nd epoch entitled 'The Treasure of Monte Cristo,' and 'Billie Joins the Navy.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-16 - 1919-01-18
Summary:

American Gazette No. 20. 'The Count of Monte Cristo' 2nd epoch entitled. 'The Treasure of Monte Cristo.' Booking at Anderson's.

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-18
Summary:

There was a large number of audiences enjoy the screening of 'The Count of Monte Cristo' in Victoria Theatre last night, many of them were French. The programme in Theatre also included the American Gazette and the usual comic.

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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.'