A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: A Fine Film
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-31
Summary:

D. W. Griffith's 'Intolerance,' which is to be the attraction at the Coronet Theatre for three nights commencing tomorrow, Friday, has been playing to capacity houses wherever shown. The production to be given here is an exact duplicate of that used in the Liberty Theatre, New…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-07 - 1919-11-10
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre will show the great picture that will go down into history: Victory Celebrations at London, Brussels, Paris in four parts. Also, the first episode of 'The Tiger's Trail' featuring Ruth Roland.

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

Tonight! Second episode of 'The Tiger's Trail,' full of gripping incidents. A laugh-a-minute comic, 'Serpentin as Janitor.' November 12 remarks: Matinee: 'The On-the Square Girl' featuring Molly [sic] King. November 13 remarks: Matinee: 'The Fatal Ring…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-14 - 1919-11-17
Summary:

Tonight! Ruth Roland in further thrilling exploits in 'The Tiger's Trail,' episodes 3 and 4. Harold Lloyd in 'Young Mr. Jazz.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-17 - 1919-11-19
Summary:

3 days only. The Great Brackens, second tour of the world. A truly marvellous performance. Also, episodes 5 and 6 of 'The Tiger's Trail.'

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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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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-20 - 1919-11-21
Summary:

The Great Brackens in their marvellous wire walking and other feats. Episodes 5 and 6 of 'The Tiger's Trail.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-20 - 1919-11-22
Summary:

Bessie Love in 'Carolyn of the Corners' at the Victoria tonight, Friday 21st. November 21 Remarks: On page 10, another ad. on Pathe's 'Carolyn of the Corners.' Booking at Anderson's. November 22 Remarks: On page 10, another ad. on Pathe's 'Carolyn of the…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-22 - 1919-11-24
Summary:

Tonight, Pathe presents Bessie Love in 'Carolyn of the Corners,' an extra-selected photoplay in five parts. Matinee: episodes 5 and 6 of 'The Tiger's Trail.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-25 - 1919-11-27
Summary:

Tonight, seventh and eighth episodes of 'The Tiger's Trail.' Also, comic and British Gazette. Booking at Anderson's. November 26 remarks: Matinee: Bessie Love in 'Carolyn of the Corners.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-27 - 1919-11-27
Summary:

Tonight, episodes 7 and 8 of 'The Tiger's Trail,' also comics and British Gazette. Today's matinee, Gladys Hulette in 'Over the Hill.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-28 - 1919-12-02
Summary:

Tonight's special bill: William Fox presents Dorothy Bernard in 'Sporting Blood,' a first-rate picture on the race track and an entertaining romance. Harold Lloyd in 'Pistols for Breakfast.' November 29 remarks: Matinee: Episodes 7 and 8 of 'The Walls of Jericho.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-28 - 1919-11-29
Summary:

Tonight's special bill, William Fox presents Dorothy Bernard in 'Sporting Blood.' Harold Lloyd in 'Pistols For Breakfast.' November 29 Remarks: Matinees, today 2.15 and 5 p.m., episodes 7 and 8 of 'The Tiger's Trail'; Sunday 6 p.m., William Fox's…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-03 - 1919-12-08
Summary:

Valeska Suratt repeats her role of Siren in the five reels W. Fox Drama 'The New York Peacock.' December 5 remarks: Booking at Anderson's. December 5 and 8 remarks: Harold Lloyd comic and Gazette. December 6 remarks: Matinee: Episodes 9 and 10 of 'The Tiger's Trail.…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-03 - 1919-12-11
Summary:

Episodes 9 and 10 of 'The Tiger's Trail.' A Luke comedy, 'The Marathon.' December 4 remarks: Matinee: 'Princess Romanoff.' December 9 remarks: Ruth Roland in 'The Tiger's Trail.' 11th Episode 'In the Breakers' and 12th episode 'The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-03 - 1919-12-04
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow only, episodes 9 and 10 of 'The Tiger's Trail.' A Luke Comedy, 'The Marathon.' December 4 Remarks: Today's matinee, 'Princess Romanoff.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-04 - 1919-12-08
Summary:

Commencing Friday next, Valeska Suratt in the 5 reels W. Fox drama, 'The New York Peacock.' December 5 & 8 Remarks: On page 10, another ad. on 'The New York Peacock' tonight. Also a Harold Lloyd Comic and Gazette. December 6 Remarks: On page 10, another ad. on 'The…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-09 - 1919-12-11
Summary:

Tonight, Ruth Roland in 'The Tiger's Trail' 11th episode 'In the Breakers' and 12th episode 'The Two Amazons.' Also Comics and Gazette. Booking at Anderson's. December 10 Remarks: Today's matinee at 5.15 p.m., Baby Marie Osborne in 'Tears and…