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: 1916-01-24 - 1916-01-25
Summary:

The powerful dramas in 2 parts, 'A Life Redeemed' and 'Mid Raging Beasts,' both on Tuesday, 25th January, 1916. Comics and interesting pictures included. A night with H.K. Police Reserves with various performances. Pictures including 'Wiffles, the Victim of Jealousy…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-03 - 1919-01-03
Summary:

January 3rd, 4th and 5th, American Gazette No. 18, 'The Girl with the Green Eyes,' a Pathe Gold Rooster play featuring Katharine Kaelred and Julian L'Estrange, supported by a capable cast. Booking at Anderson's.

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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: 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: 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.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-27 - 1919-01-29
Summary:

January 27, 28 and 29, 9.15 p.m. performance, American Gazette No. 22, 'A Wife's Forgiveness' featuring Henry Roussel and Madame Emmy Lyn. Also showing 'The Celebrated Spanish Dancers,''The Years.''Lucky Wiffles,' Manila String Band will be in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-30 - 1919-01-31
Summary:

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

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-12 - 1919-02-15
Summary:

February 13, 14, 15 and 16 at 9.15 p.m., American Gazette No. 24. 'The Count of Monte Cristo' epoch 6 ‘The Three Vengeances.' In this epoch the Count rapidly completes his schemes for the downfall of the three men who were responsible for his years of misery at the Chateau d'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-17 - 1919-02-19
Summary:

February 17, 18 and 19 at 9.15 p.m., American Gazette No. 25, William Fox presents Bertha Kalich in 'Slander,' a modern society photo drama that every woman should see and every man should study. Last two nights of the Cottrell's Acrobatic Troupe. Thursday 20th at 5.15 p.m.,…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-19
Summary:

In Victoria Theatre, Charlie Chaplin's million dollar picture 'A Dog's Life' will be screened. A new superb serial has been started, which entitled as 'Hands Up,' featuring Ruth Roland the popular Pathe Star. For the weekend, the first two episodes of this picture…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-26 - 1919-05-28
Summary:

3 nights only. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9.15 p.m., great Pathe Gold Rooster production, A. H. Woods presents Peggy Hyland in 'The Other Woman' in 5 parts. American Gazette, No. 86. Wednesday, matinee 25th, May at 5.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life.' Booking…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-20
Summary:

Edward Peple, the author of the Broadway success, 'The Silver Girl,' declares that the screen version, starring Frank Keenan and Catherine Adams, is the best photo-adaptation of all of his plays in screen thus far. Mr. Keenan, considered the role in this film, is his biggest of all his…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-20 - 1919-08-20
Summary:

The Silver Girl' is a dramatic masterpiece and an extra selected star photoplay introducing that sterling character actor, Frank Keenan, in yet another new type of character. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-21 - 1919-08-21
Summary:

The profiteering that's going on at the Victoria tonight, String Band in attendance during the screening of 'The Silver Girl,' a most perfect picture. Supreme council sittings. Today's matinee, 'The Bull's Eye' (episodes 9, 10 and 11) and String Band. Booking…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-21 - 1919-08-21
Summary:

The Manila String Band will discourse a capital selection of music, both at the matinee today and tonight. The other attraction is 'The Silver Girl,' a superfine photoplay that is absolutely perfect. Fine acts of gripping and realistic intensity. You will enjoy yourselves. The Victoria…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-23 - 1919-08-23
Summary:

Tonight's programme, Frank Keenan in 'The Silver Girl.' Supreme council sittings. Today's matinee, at 2.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye' (episodes 12, 13 and 14); at 5 p.m., 'A Tortured Heart,' a 5-reel Fox Production featuring Virginia Pearson. Sunday'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-25 - 1919-08-27
Summary:

Tonight's star picture, William Fox Corporation presents 'Her Hidden Past,' featuring Dorothy Bernard, a beautiful modern society drama. An instructive Pathe's Gazette. Usual prices. Booking at Anderson's. August 26-27 Remarks: Matinee programme: Wednesday, Frank Keenan…