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: 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: 1919-05-31
Summary:

Those enjoyed Mr. Frank Keenan in the two Pathe offerings, 'More Trouble' and 'Loaded Dice,' have a treat and a big surprise in store for them, in 'The Bells,' which will be shown at the Victoria Theatre on Monday. Pictorially the story is endowed with the best that…

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

Those who enjoyed Mr Frank Keenan in the two Pathe offerings, 'More Trouble' and 'Loaded Dice' have a treat and a big surprise in store for them, as 'The Bells' will be shown at the Victoria Theatre. It was first shown in Rialto Theatre, New York. Film synopsis…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-31
Summary:

Those who enjoyed Mr. Frank Keenan in the two Pathe offerings, 'More Trouble' and 'Loaded Dice,' have a treat and a big surprise, when they see 'The Bells,' which will be shown at the Victoria Theatre on Monday.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-02 - 1920-01-03
Summary:

Tonight till Sunday, Fannie Ward in 'The Profiteers.' String band of the Wiltshire Regiment. Matinee performances, today: 'The Loaded Dice,' Saturday: 'The First Law.' Sunday: 'King's Game.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-15 - 1920-03-19
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., British Gazette No. 615. Also 'The Code of the Yukon' and the first ‘Snub' comedy. 7.15 p.m., 'The Circus King' episodes 11 and 12.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-08 - 1920-04-08
Summary:

You've heard her on the Victor, see her on the screen, Geraldine Farrar, the world-famous operatic star in Goldwyn's gorgeous photoplay, 'Shadows,' a drama of Eastern days and Alaskan nights in 6 parts. Also another first-rate ‘Snub' comedy, 'Looking for Trouble…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-01 - 1920-05-01
Summary:

Tonight at the Coronet, a splendid news reel, a ‘Snub' comedy that is right up to standard, a six-part Goldwyn play by Rex Beach, and a musical programme that is alone worth the price of admission. None of the petty annoyances caused by inartistic advertising slides, old and scratched…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-31 - 1920-08-02
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'The Probation Wife,' ‘Snub' Comedy and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 6 and 7.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-31 - 1920-08-02
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Norma Talmadge in 'The Probation Wife.' Also 'Snub Comedy' and British Gazette. Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 6 and 7. July 31 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The Probation Wife,' after last…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-03 - 1920-08-06
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Mabel Normand in 'The Venus Model,' ‘Snub' comedy and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 6 and 7.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-08-03 - 1920-08-06
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Goldwyn presents Mabel Normand in 'The Venus Model.' Also 'Snub Comedy' and British Gazette. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Silent Mystery' episodes 6 and 7. August 3 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The Venus Model,' also Pathe…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-30 - 1920-09-02
Summary:

Monday to Thursday, August 30 to September 2 at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Dolores Cassinelli in 'Tarnished Reputations.' Also ‘Snub' comedy and the best and most artistic topical ever thrown upon the screen, 'Around the Town.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-08-30 - 1920-08-30
Summary:

Tonight till Thursday, a Blackton Production, 'Respectable by Proxy,' with Sylvia Breamer and Robert Gordon. Also Dolores Cassinelli in 'Tarnished Reputations,' ‘Snub' Comedy, Pathe news and Britain's best Topical, 'Around the Town.' Illustration included…