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: 1919-10-08 - 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'…

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-12 - 1922-05-15
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Gladys Walton in 'Rich Girl, Poor Girl.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., final episode of 'The White Horseman' and 1st episode of 'Do or Die' featuring Eddie Polo. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. May 13 Remarks: Sunday matinee 6 p.m., Wallace…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-19 - 1922-05-20
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Carmel Myers in 'The Gilded Dream.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 1, 2 and 3. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. May 20 Remarks: Sunday 6 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Kiss' featuring Carmel Myers.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-05-26 - 1922-05-29
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents H. B. Warner in 'When We Were Twenty-One.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 4 and 5. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-01 - 1922-06-08
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Woman Thou Gavest Me,' a superb Paramount-Artcraft special picture in 6 parts featuring Katherine MacDonald and Jack Holt. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 6 and 7. Usual Prices. Booking at the Theatre. June 1 & 5…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-09 - 1922-06-12
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents 'The Lure of Egypt' with Claire Adams, Robert McKim and Joseph J. Dowling. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 8 and 9. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. June 10 Remarks: Sunday matinee 6 p.m., Wallace D.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-16 - 1922-06-19
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Ivan Abramson's masterpiece 'Someone Must Pay' in 6 parts starring Gail Kane and Jackie Saunders and an all-star cast. 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 10 and 11. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. June 16 &…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-20 - 1922-06-22
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Gladys Brockwell in 'The Scarlet Road.' 2.30 p.m. and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 10 and 11. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-06-27 - 1922-06-29
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox photodrama, 'The Island of Desire,' with George Walsh. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 14 and 15. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. June 27 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The Island of Desire'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-04 - 1922-07-06
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Hoot Gibson in 'Red Courage.' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. performances, Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' episodes 16 and 17. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-07-11 - 1922-07-13
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Bessie Barriscale in 'A Trick of Fate.' 2.30 and 7.15 performances, Eddie Polo in 'Do or Die' final episodes and Eileen Sedgwick in 'Terror Trail' episodes 7 and 8. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-10