A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-08-18 - 1917-08-18
Summary:

Screening of 'The Shielding Shadow' (3rd and 4th episodes), 'Spring Time on the Riviera' (colour), Pathe News; Coming film: Max Linder in 'Max, Victim of the Clutching Hand'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-27 - 1919-02-28
Summary:

February 27 and 28, March 1 and 2, 9.15 p.m., Pathe News No. 26. 'The Count of Monte Cristo' final epoch ‘The Punishment.' Matinee Sunday, March 2 at 6 p.m., 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding' featuring Marie Tempest.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-28 - 1919-03-01
Summary:

28th February, 1st and 2nd March at 9.15 p.m., Pathe News No. 28 and 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' final epoch. Matinee Sunday, 2nd March at 6 p.m., 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding' featuring Marie Tempest. Coming, Fredony and Vaudeville Co. Booking at Anderson's.

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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: 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: 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.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-20
Summary:

Charlies Chaplin's 'A Dog's Life' is shown in Victoria Theatre. This article is a review of the film.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-22 - 1919-05-24
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Bride and Groom' [sic] and 'Hands Up' episode 4. Booking at Anderson's. May 24 Remarks: Today's matinee at 2.15 and 5.15 p.m., 'Hands Up' episodes 3 and 4.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-26 - 1919-05-28
Summary:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at 9.15 p.m., 3 nights only, great Pathe Gold Rooster production, A. H. Woods presents Peggy Hyland in 'The Other Woman' in 5 parts. Also American Gazette 36. Wednesday, matinee 28th, May at 5.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-26
Summary:

Tonight the Victoria Theatre is showing 'The Other Woman,' a five-part Pathe production based on A. H. Woods' drama. In addition, there are Pathe's Gazette and Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life.'

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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-27
Summary:

Owing to the insistent demands of patrons of the Victoria Theatre, the management is screening on Wednesday at the matinee 'A Dog's Life' in which Charlie Chaplin figures. 'The Other Woman' was screened last night. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-29 - 1919-05-31
Summary:

Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 9.15 p.m., 'Hands Up,' episodes 5 and 6. Also a fine comedy, 'Battle Royal.' Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., by special request Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life.' Prices as usual. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-29
Summary:

There is every prospect of a big house tonight when for the first time Episode 5 and 6 of 'Hands Up' will be projected at the Victoria Theatre. 'Hands Up' is from the pen of Gilson Willets, and starred by Ruth Roland. 'The Other Woman' will be screened for the last…