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: 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…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-07 - 1919-04-09
Summary:

Tonight, Frank Keenan in 'Loaded Dice.' The Dorros in news songs and dances. 'The Silent Command' featuring Rob. Leonard and Ella Hall. Booking at Anderson's. April 8 remarks: A Pathe play, 'Loaded Dice'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-07 - 1919-04-09
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in 'Loaded Dice.' Mr. Keenan's fame as a screen star is secure. Also the Dorrors in new songs and dances. Thursday matinee, 10th April, at 9.15 p.m., 'The Silent Command,' featuring Bob Leonard and Ella Hall. Booking at Anderson's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-07 - 1919-04-09
Summary:

7th, 8th and 9th April at 9.15 p.m., see Frank Keenan in the gripping Pathe play, 'Loaded Dice.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-07 - 1919-04-09
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in 'Loaded Dice.' Plot included. The Dorros in new songs and dances. Thursday matinee 10th April at 5.15 p.m., 'The Silent Command' featuring Bob [sic] Leonard and Ella Hall. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-08
Summary:

The Dorrors are now appearing in the Victoria Theatre in new songs and dances. The programme is a combination of these and a five-part cinema production entitled 'Loaded Dice.' Mr. Keenan's fame as a screen star is secure. Film synopsis included. Besides this film, there is the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-08
Summary:

A capital programme is being provided now by the management of the Victoria Theatre, where the Dorros are appearing in delightfully new songs and dances. A cinema show entitled 'Loaded Dice' is also shown. Film plot included. Another picture is 'Toto, the Mobileman' and Pathe…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-29
Summary:

Messrs. Pathe Freres, who own the rights for China of Million Dollar Chaplin Films, has received the first Million Dollar production entitled 'A Dog's Life' and will exhibit it in the Colony shortly.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-16
Summary:

In the second of the Charlie Chaplin Million Dollar series, to be shown at the Victoria Theatre, commencing on Monday, May 19th. Messrs Pathe Freres will provide a film which shows Charlie in somewhat of a departure from his usual role. The picture is entitled 'A Dog's Life.' Film…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-16
Summary:

The second of the Carlie Chaplin Million Dollar series is billed to be shown at Victoria Theatre, entitled 'A Dog's Life.' The first is 'Shoulder Arms' and the third is 'Sunny Side.' Film synopsis included.

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

A few people witnessed a private showing of new Charlie Chaplin's film 'A Dog's Life' at Messrs Pathe yesterday afternoon. It will show for the first time on Monday, May 19 at the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-17 - 1919-05-23
Summary:

Get ready for the roar on May the Nineteenth, 'A Dog's Life.' Booking at Anderson's. May 19-23 remarks: Charlie Chaplin's first million dollar picture, 'A Dog's Life.' Under his contract with the First National Exhibitors' Circuit Co., of New York.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-17 - 1919-05-17
Summary:

Get ready for the roar on May 19th, 'A Dog's Life.' Booking at Anderson's. Prices $1.50, $1.00 and 70 cents.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-19 - 1919-05-24
Summary:

The Biggest Attraction on the screen today is Charlie Chaplin in his first million dollar comedy 'A Dog's Life.' Toto in 'Nipped in the Bud.' Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'Mark of Cain.' Booking at Anderson's. May 22 remarks: Harold Lloyd in 'Bride and Gloom…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-19 - 1919-05-23
Summary:

Tonight, Charlie Chaplin's first million-dollar picture, 'A Dog's Life.' Note: the million-dollar Chaplin series are absolutely the latest Chaplin productions produced by himself under his famous contract with the First National Exhibitors' Circuit Co. of New York. We…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-19 - 1919-05-21
Summary:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 9.15 p.m., the biggest attraction on the screen today, Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life.' Also Toto in 'Nipped in the Bud.' Tuesday and Wednesday, Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'Mark of Cain.' Booking at Anderson's.

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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: 1919-05-19 - 1919-05-23
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., the first million-dollar picture, 'A Dog's Life,' three reels of Charlie at his best. Prices $1.50, $1.00 and 70 cents. Booking at Anderson's. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-19 - 1919-05-24
Summary:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9.15 p.m., the biggest attraction on the screen today, Charlie Chaplin in his first million-dollar comedy, 'A Dog's Life.' There are as many laughts as the pup in this picture has fleas. Toto in 'Nipped in the Bud.' Tonight 7.15 p.m., Mrs.…