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: 1915-11-17
Summary:

Ashes of Happiness' is a two part dramatic coloured picture in which family misunderstanding is at last happily received. 'Snow sports in Switzerland' is an excellent 'interest' film; while the British Gazette and several good comics make up an attractive evening.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-04
Summary:

The current programme at the Victoria Theatre includes 'Colonel Heeza Liar, explorer' which provokes the audience to roars of laughter. Other good humorous films are 'Friend of the Family,' 'Knight Errant' and 'Bunny and a game of golf,' while 'The…

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-06 - 1916-01-08
Summary:

A real society drama, 'The Polo Champion,' on Friday, 7th January. 'The Signal of Death' in 2 parts. British Gazette included. Comics including 'New Cure for Gout' [sic], 'Guarding Adolphins' and 'The Boy, The Bust, The Bath.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-12
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre provides entertainment with variety. 'Wiffles and the Millionaire' is a comedy, 'The Broken Oath' is a long dramatic picture. The 'interest' side is well maintained by films of the Bombay iron and steel industry, 'The Hidden Nest Egg'…

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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…

12
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'…

13
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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-05
Summary:

Last night in Victoria Theatre, a fine 7-part film 'The Price of a Good Time' was shown. Film plot included. Other funny comics and British Gazette were also able to maintain a good reputation for the theatre. On Monday, there is to be a fine Pathe film 'Loaded Dice' in which…

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-05
Summary:

The final episode of the 'House of Hate' is now screening at the Victoria. Another masterpiece serial entitled 'Hands Up' with Ruth Roland in the leading role, and a Pathe attraction 'The Phantom Rider' are coming to screen.

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-12 - 1919-05-14
Summary:

May 12, 13 and 14, 9.15 p.m., House Peters in 'The Hand of Peril' in 5 parts, and various Comics. Matinee Thursday, May 15th at 5.15 p.m., Just Jim featuring Harry D. Carey. Remember Thursday, May 15th, Ruth Roland in a Pathe Cyclonic Serial, 'Hands Up.' Booking at Anderson…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-15 - 1919-05-17
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Ruth Roland in the cyclonic western motion picture serial packed full of daring adventures and heart-stirring romance, 'Hands Up.' Matinee Sunday, May 18th at 6 p.m., 'Colorado,' a dramatic masterpiece featuring Hobart Bosworth and all-star…

18
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
Summary:

Owing to the insistent demands of patrons, Victoria Theatre will provide screening of Charlie Chaplin's 'A Dog's Life' again on Wednesday, and also Pathe's Gazette. Tonight 'The Other Woman' will be on board and on Thursday, episodes 5 and 6 of 'Hands Up…

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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…