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: 1916-02-21 - 1916-02-21
Summary:

Great race week attractions tonight. Enormous success of The Melbourne Company. All comedy programme including The Sentry Box, the Soldier and the Maid, and the Hongkong Suffragette and Squaints, etc. Also the Keystone film, 'His Sister's Kids,' and a selection of latest cinema…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-03-03 - 1916-03-04
Summary:

All comedy picture programme from Friday to Sunday on 3rd, 4th and 5th March. For three nights only. Also 'Great Sale at Rightaways' by The Melbourne Comedy Company. See The Flapper, The Scotch Girl, The Manager, The Secretary and The Customers.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-10 - 1919-06-14
Summary:

Will be screened at the Victoria on Thursday (12th). Prices will be as usual. Book your seats immediately. Film review and film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-11
Summary:

Ivan Abramson, author and director of the sensational photoplay 'Moral Suicide' will be shown at the Victoria Theatre on Thursday. Abramson's previous work includes 'A Fool's Paradise,' 'Forbidden Fruit,' 'A Mother's Confession,' 'The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-12
Summary:

Moral Suicide,' produced by Graphic Film Corporation and released by Pathe, is a new special feature to be shown at the Victoria Theatre. The film is directed by Ivan Abramson, who also wrote 'Forbidden Fruit,' 'Sins of Ambition,' 'Enlighten Thy Daughter' and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-12 - 1919-06-14
Summary:

Tonight is a gala night at the Victoria, 'Moral Suicide,' the film that will keep you thinking and talking. Be in your seats before 'house full' goes up. Saturday, matinee at 3.15 and 5 p.m., 'Hands Up,' episode 9 and 10. Prices as usual. June 13-14 Remarks: '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-16
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre made a happy selection when they took that masterpiece film 'Moral Suicide' to show their patrons. Tonight 'Hands Up' will be shown as well as a Harold Lloyd and other films.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-16 - 1919-06-18
Summary:

New episodes of 'Hands Up,' 'Stranger from the Sea' and 'The Silver Book.' 'Arizona,' a beautiful scenic, a revelation of the beauty of that country. 'Nothing But Trouble,' always a success with Harold Lloyd, the inimitable comedian. Tonight,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-23 - 1919-06-25
Summary:

Tonight, more thrilling episodes of 'Hands Up,' episode 13: 'The Third and Last Warning,' and episode 14: 'The Oracle's Decree.' A beautiful scenic and side splitting Harold Lloyd Comedy. Wednesday matinee, Baby Marie Osborne in 'Cupid by Proxy.'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-11 - 1919-08-11
Summary:

Tonight programme, 'The Candy Girl,' a sweet picture featuring Miss Glady [sic] Hulette. String Band from S. S. 'Colombia.' Also a Harold Lloyd Comedy and 'Surrender of German Warships.' August 11 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on the same programme.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-09 - 1920-01-12
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Fannie Ward in 'Our Better Selves' in 5 acts. Also British Gazette and Harold Lloyd Comedy. Matinee today at 5.15 p.m., Frank Keenan in 'Gates of Brass.' Booking at Anderson's. January 10 Remarks: Band of the Wiltshire Regiment in attendance at 5 p.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-22
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Paramount picture called 'To Please One Woman' is the attraction at the Star Theatre. The leading role is portrayed by Claire Windsor. While a Thursday, there will be a double programme from two dancers Miss Mura Shipoff and her brother and an excellent film…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-09
Summary:

In 'A Full House,' the Paramount feature which will be screened at the Star Theatre tonight and tomorrow night, Bryant Washburn, the well-known light comedian, takes the leading part. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-10
Summary:

Local cinema-goers are reminded of the final show of the Paramount picture, 'A Full House' at Star Theatre today, which is starred by Lois Wilson and Bryant Washburn. Directed by James Cruze.