A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-18 - 1917-08-18
Summary:

Screening of 'The Shielding Shadow' (3rd and 4th episodes), 'Spring Time on the Riviera' (colour), Pathe News; Coming film: Max Linder in 'Max, Victim of the Clutching Hand'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-30 - 1918-12-31
Summary:

December 30 - January 1. Annals of the War No.54. 'Princess Romanoff' featuring Nance O'Neil, fearless queen of stormy passion. Mr. W. Gramby performs. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-30 - 1918-12-31
Summary:

December 30th, 31st and January 1st, Annals of the War No. 54; 'Princess Romanoff' featuring Nance O'Neil, peerless Queen of stormy passion. December 30th and 31st, Mr. W. Gramby in his astounding scientific performances. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-31
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre last night, Mr. W. Gramly gave a series of what he terms 'scientific' performances based on personal magnetism. The management is now screening 'Princess Romanoff,' a six-part film. This afternoon 'Thou Shalt Not Covet' will be shown at the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-27 - 1919-03-01
Summary:

Pathe News No. 26. 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' final epoch 'The Punishment.' 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding' featuring Marie Tempest. Freedony and Vaudeville Co. is coming. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-27 - 1919-02-28
Summary:

February 27 and 28, March 1 and 2, 9.15 p.m., Pathe News No. 26. 'The Count of Monte Cristo' final epoch ‘The Punishment.' Matinee Sunday, March 2 at 6 p.m., 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding' featuring Marie Tempest.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-28 - 1919-03-01
Summary:

28th February, 1st and 2nd March at 9.15 p.m., Pathe News No. 28 and 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' final epoch. Matinee Sunday, 2nd March at 6 p.m., 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding' featuring Marie Tempest. Coming, Fredony and Vaudeville Co. Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-11 - 1919-10-14
Summary:

Tonight, Frank Keenan in 'Todd of the Times,' a fine comedy drama in five acts. Harold Lloyd in 'Billy Blazes, Esq.' Matinee: 'Lightning Raider' and 'Fortune Hunters.' October 13 remarks: William Fox corporation presents Nance O'Neil in 'Princess…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-11 - 1919-10-14
Summary:

Tonight, Frank Keenan in 'Todd of the Times,' a fine comedy drama in five acts. Also Harold Lloyd in 'Billy Blazes, Esq.' October 11 Remarks: Matinees: today (2.15 and 5 p.m.), 'Lightning Raider' episodes 13 and 14; tomorrow, 'Fortune Hunters.' October 13…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-11 - 1919-10-14
Summary:

Tonight, Frank Keenan in 'Todd of the Times,' a fine comedy-drama in five acts. Harold Lloyd in 'Billy Blazes, Esq.' October 11 Remarks: Matinees: Today 2.15 and 5, 'Lightning Raider' episodes 13 and 14; tomorrow, 'Fortune Hunters.' October 13 Remarks:…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-13 - 1919-10-13
Summary:

Today's special matinee at 5 o'clock, 'Princess Romanoff.' It is in many aspects a most noteworthy William Fox's production featuring Nance O'Neil.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-13
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre announces a special matinee this afternoon at 5 o'clock. The bill comprises a William Fox super production entitled 'Princess Romanoff' , a fine story of Russian aristocracy based on 'Fedon' by Victoria Sardou. Miss Nance O'Neil plays the part…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-13
Summary:

A special holiday programme has been framed by the enterprising management of the Victoria Theatre for the enjoyment of the public. The super William Fox production 'Princess Romanoff,' starring Nance O'Neil, will be on the boards. The plot is based on 'Fedora' by…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-13
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is putting on a holiday programme this afternoon, comprising a super William Fox production, 'Princess Romanoff,' the story of which is based on 'Fedora,' by Victoria Sardon [sic]. Miss Nance O'Neil plays the part of Princess, supported by a cast of…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-17
Summary:

The Come Back,' the principal item in the Coronet Theatre programme, is thoroughly deserving of the crowded houses it is drawing nightly. Harold Lockwood and May Allison have done an excellent work in the leading parts. Film plot included. The programme also includes Harold Lloyd's…

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

Tomorrow, positively for one night only! Theda Bara in her greatest vampire Part in 'The Serpent.' Booking at Robinson's. November 21 remarks: The best Pathe news.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-20 - 1919-11-21
Summary:

Positively for one night only, Theda Bara in 'The Serpent.' No increase in prices. Booking at Robinson's. November 21 Remarks: Also showing Pathe news picture. On page 10, another ad. on the film. Tonight until Monday at 7.15, 'The Brass Bullet' episodes 1 and 2, and…

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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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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-03 - 1919-12-04
Summary:

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

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-03 - 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.'