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: 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-29
Summary:

A brief review on the 'House of Hate.' A new play 'A Little Sister of Everybody' started last night and will continue till tomorrow, in which the Dainty Pathe Star, Bessie Love takes the leading role. 'Hands up!' featuring Ruth Roland will be screened soon.

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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.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-12 - 1919-05-14
Summary:

House Peters in 'The Hand of Peril' in 5 parts and various comics. Matinee, 'Just Jim' featuring Harley [sic] D. Carey. Ruth Roland in a Pathe cyclonic serial 'Hands Up.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-12 - 1919-05-14
Summary:

May 12th, 13th and 14th at 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.'…

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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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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-13
Summary:

The Hand of Peril' is the attraction. 'Just Jim' and 'Hands Up' will be screened soon.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-15 - 1919-05-17
Summary:

Beautiful Ruth Roland in a new Pathe serial 'Hands Up.' A Beautiful Heroine, 'The Phantom Riders,' 'The Bride of the Sun.' Don't Miss the opening episodes. May 15-17 remarks: Matinee, 'Colorado,' a dramatic masterpiece featuring Hobart Bosworth.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-15 - 1919-05-17
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Ruth Roland in 'Hands Up.' Matinee Sunday, May 18th at 6 p.m., 'Colorado,' a dramatic masterpiece, featuring Hobart Bosworth and an all-star cast in 5 acts. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-15 - 1919-05-17
Summary:

Tonight, the great serial of all times, 'Hands Up,' who is the Phantom Rider who lurks in the background and shields this beautiful heroine from death and disaster? See the first installment of this Pathe serial, with the beautiful star Ruth Roland. Illustration included.

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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…

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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…