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: 1911-09-19 - 1911-09-21
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. New pictures include 'A Veil of Happiness,' 'A Military Review in Chile,' 'Airship Destroyer 'Sensational',' 'Fairy Fishing Rod' and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-09
Summary:

At the Victoria Cinematograph Theatre the famous Shakespeare's play 'Othello' will be shown on Friday evening. New comics and war films will form part of the programme.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-10 - 1916-02-12
Summary:

The great Shakespearian play in 6 reels, 'Othello,' on Friday, 11th February, 1916. Interesting picture including 'Big Guns for the Front.' Pathe's British Gazette included. Comics including 'Leaning to Leanness' and 'On His Wedding Day' (Keystone).…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-12
Summary:

Apart from Shakespeare's play 'Othello,' the Victoria Theatre is showing war and big guns for the front pictures from Pathe's British Gazette; 'A Leaning to Leanness' and 'On His Wedding Day,' which are both comic films.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-14 - 1916-02-16
Summary:

Two dramas, 'As You Like It' and 'The New Dawn,' on Tuesday, 15th February, 1916. Interesting picture including 'Oceangraphy.' Comics including 'Delayed Proposals,' 'Wiffles and the Heiress' and 'Willie's Riot' (Keystone). '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-13 - 1919-03-15
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Gladys Hulette and Creighton Hale in 'For Sale,' a strong story of today in 5 parts. Fredony in his protean novelty, 'The Man in the Clock' with 5 characters and 29 changes. Miss Asta Ericksen in new songs and Melle Leona in American Cake…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-17
Summary:

It is seldom that Hongkong theatre-goers have had the opportunity of witnessing such a distinctly original and wholly diversified entertainment by Fredony at the Victoria Theatre. Miss Asta Ericksen sang beautifully yesterday. Miss Tessie Turner is making her first appearance tonight. The rest…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-30 - 1919-08-01
Summary:

On Thursday night the Victoria is projecting the world-famous novel of Goldsmith, 'The Vicar of Wakefield.' To all lovers of a perfect picture, the management of the Victioria confidently recommends it to their patrons. It is produced by Mr. Ward and associated with him is a wonderful…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-31 - 1919-07-31
Summary:

Showing Thursday to Sunday, Oliver Goldsmith's, 'The Vicar of Wakefield.' A picture in the A1 class. Don't miss seeing it. Today's matinee: 'The Prize Packets' for the last time in Hongkong. In an entirely new programme. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-01 - 1919-08-01
Summary:

Showing Thursday to Sunday, Oliver Goldsmith's 'The Vicar of Wakefield,' a picture in the A1 class. Don't miss seeing it. Saturday's matinee, 'The Terror of the Range' (5th and 6th episodes). Sunday's matinee, 'An Artist's Daughter.' Booking…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-06
Summary:

The Vicar of Wakefield' will be postponed till tomorrow afternoon due to special request on 'The Prize Packets' performance at the Victoria Theatre tonight.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-06 - 1919-08-06
Summary:

Tonight, a special lengthy farewell bill of fare by 'The Prize Packets.' Today's matinee, 'The Prize Packets.' Tomorrow's matinee, 'The Vicar of Wakefield.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-07 - 1919-08-09
Summary:

Tonight till Sunday, another fine picture, 'The Test' with a very strong plot. A Harold Lloyd Comedy, 'The Dutiful Dub.' Today's matinee, 'The Vicar of Wakefield.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-08 - 1919-10-10
Summary:

Tonight, episodes 11 and 12 of 'The Lightning Raider' and a hilarious Lloyd comic. October 8 Remarks: Today's matinee, boxing match between Carpentier and Smith, and 'Madame and Her Godson.' October 9 Remarks: Today's matinee, dauntless Pearl White in 'The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-15 - 1919-10-17
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Lightning Raider' episodes 13 and 14. Well-selected News Budget and Comics. October 15 Remarks: Today's matinee, 'Todd of the Times.' October 16 Remarks: Today's matinee, Pearl White in 'The Fatal Ring' episodes 3, 4 and 5.

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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: 1919-10-29 - 1919-10-31
Summary:

Tonight's programme, Pathe presents 'The Baby Forgot' [sic], featuring Baby Marie Osborne. Booking at Anderson's. October 29 Remarks: Today's matinee, William Farnum in 'A Gilded Fool.' October 30 Remarks: Today's matinee, 'The Fatal Ring'…

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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…