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: 1918-08-31 - 1918-08-31
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre has much pleasure in announcing another of those big new Pathe plays that have been so successful of late: 'Kick In,' 'The On-the-Square Girl,' 'The Recoil,' 'Runaway Romany,' 'The Spender,' 'A Crooked Romance' and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-31 - 1918-08-31
Summary:

A Woman's Fight,' a 5-part Gold Rooster play, the biggest thing of its kind we have yet produced. For three nights only, September 2, 3 and 4. Will not be shown at matinees.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-02 - 1918-09-03
Summary:

September 2-4. Geraldine O'Brien in 'A Woman's Fight.' American Gazette No. 77. 'The Reformers.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-02 - 1918-09-04
Summary:

September 2nd, 3rd and 4th, Geraldine O'Brien in 'A Woman's Fight.' Also American Gazette No. 77, 'The Reformers,' etc. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-02 - 1918-09-02
Summary:

All good sports love a scrapper! Geraldine O'Brien featured in 'A Woman's Fight,' a Pathe Gold Rooster play. She fills the bill. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-02
Summary:

There is a special attraction offering at the Victoria Theatre tonight, in the Pathe Gold Rooster film, 'A Woman's Fight.' Miss Geraldine O' Brien is the star actress. There are other films to be shown as well, while the Manchester Orchestra will supply the music.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-09-03
Summary:

The large audiences which assembled at the Victoria Theatre last night thoroughly enjoyed the admirably varied programme submitted. The main feature was the five-part film, 'A Woman's Fight,' in which the leading character was portrayed by Miss Geraldine O' Brien. Other…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-03
Summary:

A Woman's Fight' featuring Geraldine O'Brien was screening at the Victoria Theatre. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-17 - 1919-10-25
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow night, Charlie Chaplin in 'Sunnyside.' October 18 remarks: Booking at Anderson's. Matinee: Final episode of 'The Lightning Raider' and Geraldine O'Brien in 'Woman's Fight.' October 20 and 21 remarks: Harold Lloyd in 'Spring…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-18 - 1919-10-18
Summary:

Saturday and Sunday at 9.15 p.m., a grand comedy night, Charlie Chaplin in his third million-dollar comedy, 'Sunnyside.' Prices: $1.50, $1.00 and 70 cents. Booking at Anderson's. Today's matinee at 2.15 and 5 p.m., final episode of 'The Lightning Raider.' Sunday…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-18 - 1919-10-24
Summary:

Saturday and Sunday 9.15 p.m., a grand comedy night, Charlie Chaplin in 'Sunnyside.' Prices: $1.50, $1.00 and 70 cents. Booking at Anderson's. October 18 Remarks: Today's matinee, 3.15 and 5 p.m., final episode of 'The Lightning Raider.' Sunday's matinee, Miss…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-02-17 - 1920-02-23
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The Bell's Vaudeville,' also Irene Castle in 'The Girl from Bohemia' in 5 parts. February 17 Remarks: Matinee today at 5.15 p.m., Geraldine O'Brien and Thurlow Bergen in 'A Woman's Fight.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-12 - 1922-12-12
Summary:

Commencing Wednesday, 13th instant, Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck.' Also 'The Leather Pushers,' Universal-Jewel-Collier's series by H. C. Witwer, featuring Reginald Denny. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-16
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, 14th to 16th Dec., at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck,' in 5 parts. Also, Round one of 'The Leather Pusher.' December 13 Remarks: At 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., William Russell in 'Challenge of the Law,' 5 parts. December 14-16…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-13
Summary:

Seven Years Bad Luck,' a Robertson-Cole production featuring Max Linder, will be shown at the World Theatre from today till Saturday. Another special feature in the programme at the World Theatre is 'The Leather Pushers' written by H. C. Witwer. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-14
Summary:

From tonight till Saturday night, Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck.' Also 'The Leather Pusher' [sic], featuring Reginald Denny and directed by Harry Pollard. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-13
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday 13th to 16th December. 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck' in 5 parts. Also round one 'The Leather Pusher [sic].' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., William Russell in 'Challenge of the Law.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-14 - 1922-12-16
Summary:

Thursday to Saturday, 14th to 16th December, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck' in 5 parts. Also round one, 'The Leather Pushers.' Prices of admission. 9.15 p.m. show $1.20 and 80 cents; 5.15 p.m. matinee, 70 cents and 50 cents. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Ruth…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-02-14
Summary:

Frank Mayo, and his supporting players were in the screen drama entitled 'Dr. Jim' which will be shown at the World Theatre this weekend. The film directed by William Worthington, written by Eugene B. Lewis based on the original story of Stuart Paton. Other than this, the programme…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-02-15
Summary:

A Universal special 'Dr. Jim,' in which Frank Mayo and Herbert Heyes take the leading roles, will be shown at the World Theatre from this evening to Saturday next. The supporting members of the cast include Claire Windsor. Screen Magazine will give some very interesting scenes and…