A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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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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: 1919-03-28
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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-04
Summary:

Messrs. Pathe and the management of the Victoria Theatre is very kindly giving a matinee performance of the famous picture, Charlie Chaplin's 'Shoulder Arms.' The whole theatre is reserved for the services and admission is free for soldiers of the local garrison.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-16
Summary:

The second of the Carlie Chaplin Million Dollar series is billed to be shown at Victoria Theatre, entitled 'A Dog's Life.' The first is 'Shoulder Arms' and the third is 'Sunny Side.' Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-15
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin is a great favourite with the public, and this was abundantly proved last night at the Victoria when his million dollar production 'Shoulder Arms' was again presented by special request of the patrons of that Theatre. There were a full house and continuous laughter that…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-15
Summary:

There was a full house last night at the Victoria Theatre when Charlie Chaplin in 'Shoulder Arms' was presented together with Harold Lloyd's 'We Never Sleep.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-16
Summary:

On Sunday night there was a crowded house at the Victoria Theatre when 'Shoulder Arms' was re-screened at the insistent demands of patrons. The programme is an all-comedy one, with a very fine comic being Harold Lloyd's 'We Never Sleep.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-17
Summary:

There was another big house at the Victoria Theatre last evening when 'Shoulder Arms,' the famous film featuring Charlie Chaplin, was again screened. A comedy by Harold Lloyd formed the first part of the programme.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-07
Summary:

A very attractive programme has been framed by the Victoria Theatre management for four nights, commencing tonight. A collection of vivid pictures taken in Paris, London and Brussels on Peace Celebration Day will be shown. In addition to this, the first episode of 'The Tiger's Trail…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-08
Summary:

There was a crowded house last night at the Victoria Theatre, the programme being exceptionally good. The series of pictures depicting the peace celebrations were of a high order, being composed of four parts. First, the fetes in Belgium. Second, the march past to the Royal Tribune of the Inter-…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-17
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre management announce that they have a surprise packet in store for the patrons of their Theatre in the shape of a big vaudeville act which opens for a season of three days commencing Tuesday, November 18th. These artists come here with a big reputation and are sure to draw…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-05
Summary:

A really fine picture is that being shown tonight at the Victoria Theatre 'The New York Peacock,' which is a superfine Fox Corporation production. Miss Valeska Suratt has had a meteoric career on the stage, and in 'The New York Peacock,' she does full justice to the work…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-24
Summary:

The following matinees have been arranged at the Victoria Theatre for the festive season: today at 5.15 p.m. there will be shown 'The Mysterious Client,' tomorrow at 4.30 p.m. Charlie Chaplin in his million dollar production 'A Dog's Life' and on Boxing Day at 2.15 and 5…