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: 1915-11-11
Summary:

The chief item on the splendid programme at Victoria last night was the picture entitled 'Midnight at Maxim's.' Film synopsis included. Charlie Chaplin follows in a film entitled 'Charlie as ‘Props',' and the antics of the most famous moving picture comedian make…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-11
Summary:

Midnight at Maxim's' was shown at the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-12
Summary:

Owing to the enormous success of 'Midnight at Maxim's' at the Victoria Theatre, the management announces that an additional performance will be given this evening.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-13
Summary:

Crowded 'houses' have been the order at the Victoria Theatre this week when the film of 'Midnight at Maxim's' was shown.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-18 - 1915-11-20
Summary:

On Nov 19, Pathe's magnificent dramatic picture 'The Flight that Saves' in 3 parts; also 'The Sporting Chance' in 2 parts; Pathe's latest Gazette, new comic pictures; on Nov 20 and 21, at a big expense and by special request, 'Midnight at Maxim's' and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-18 - 1915-11-19
Summary:

The Pathe's magnificent dramatic picture, 'The Flight that Saves' in 3 parts, on Friday, 19th November, 1915. 'The Sporting Chance' in 2 parts. Pathe's latest gazette and comic pictures included. 'Midnight at Maxims' by special request on Saturday, 20th…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-20 - 1915-11-20
Summary:

Midnight at Maxim's' by special request on Saturday, 20th and Sunday, 21st November. Performance by Charley Chaplin.

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-22
Summary:

Full houses have again been the rule at the Victoria at the various weekend performances. The Friday and Monday programme at the Victoria contains some bright little comics, another Wiffles picture, Pathe's Gazette 'The Flight that Saves,' and a coloured picture of the Cotentin…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-25
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin is soon to make his appearance in Hong Kong with the picture 'Tilly's Punctured Romance.' Mabel Normand is at her best in one of the leading parts, supported by Mike Newman. Features to be shown 'The Victoria Cross' from London Cosmo Company, 'The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-10
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-17
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-11-21
Summary:

World Theatre is screening an all-star Universal picture, entitled 'The Midnight Guest,' featuring Mahlon Hamilton, Clyde Fillmore and Grace Darmond. George Archainbaud directed the film. The story was written by Rupert Julian, the director of 'Merry-Go-Round.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-11-21
Summary:

Three players well cast add to the strength of 'The Midnight Guest,' the Universal all-star attraction which opened at the World Theatre last night. Mahlon Hamiton as the cynic, Clyde Fillmore as the optimist and Grace Darmond as the woman of the story are the three principal players.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-02
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-17
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-31
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-06
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-07-12