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: 1919-01-04 - 1919-01-07
Summary:

January 6th, 7th and 8th, 1919, 'Sons of Satan' produced by George Loene [sic] Tucker, director of 'Traffic in Souls.' Also showing Annals of the War, No. 55 and 'Wiffles Has Married a Wealthy Wife,' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-13 - 1919-01-14
Summary:

January 13, 14 and 15, 9.15 performance, Annals of the War No. 56, 'Thou Shalt Not Covet' written by James Oliver Curwood, produced by the Selig Polyscope Company and 'Fatty's Reckless Fling.'

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-24
Summary:

Long and interesting set of pictures were shown at Victoria last night included 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' 'Annals of the War,' 'United States Customs Inspection' and 'Wilful Wallops for Wealth.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-25 - 1919-01-25
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m. performance, Annals of the War No. 57, 'The Count of Monte Cristo' 3rd epoch 'The Philanthropist' and 'Wilful Wallops for Wealth.' Matinees every Wednesday and Thursday at 5.15 p.m., Saturday 2.15 p.m. and 5 p.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m. Booking at…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-03 - 1919-02-04
Summary:

February 3, 4 and 5, 9.15 p.m. performance, Annals of the War No. 58. 'A Multi-Millionaire' after the play of Mr. Joseph Remand Renaud, 'Lucien in Parking Case.' The Manila String Band will be in attendance on Tuesday February 4 at 9.15 p.m. Matinees every Wednesday and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-05 - 1919-02-07
Summary:

February 6, 7, 8 and 9 at 9.15 p.m., Annals of the War No. 59, 'The Count of Monte Cristo' epoch 5 ‘The Conquest of Paris.' 'Dimpe Aute Salesman.' The Manila String Band will be in attendance on Saturday February 8 at 9.15 p.m. Matinees every Wednesday and Thursday at 5.…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-08
Summary:

The Count of Monte Cristo' was shown for the fifth round last night. 'Annals of the War' opened the programme and an interesting insect film, finishing up with a comic 'Dimple, Auto Salesman' [sic], which was very funny.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-25 - 1919-03-27
Summary:

The film that everybody is talking about. Charlie in his second million-dollar picture, 'Shoulder Arms.' Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-27 - 1919-03-29
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., a comedy night, Charlie Chaplin in 'Shoulder Arms,' 2 reels of greatest fun. Harold Lloyd in 'An Ozark Romance.' Toto, the mobile man, in 'An Enemy of Soap.' Prices $1.50, $1.00 and 70 cents. Matinee. Sunday, March 30th at 6 p.m., 'Shadow and…

11
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-28
Summary:

Last night at the Victoria Theatre Charlie Chaplin's Million Dollar masterpiece 'Shoulder Arms' was shown. Plot and production details had been included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-01 - 1919-04-02
Summary:

3 more nights, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday 9.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in his second million picture, 'Shoulder Arms.' The Dorros in new song and dances. Booking at Anderson's.

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

Messrs. Pathe and the management of the Victoria Theatre is very kindly giving a matinee performance of the famous picture, Charlie Chaplin's 'Shoulder Arms.' The whole theatre is reserved for the services and admission is free for soldiers of the local garrison.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-25 - 191908-26
Summary:

Thursday night, Pearl White with Warner Oland in 'The Lightning Raider,' Pathe's supreme effort in photoplay production. Book straightaway at Anderson's. Photo and film plot included. August 26 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on the film.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-26
Summary:

The much advertised picture 'The Lightning Raider,' one of the best Pathe's productions, will be screened at Victoria Theatre on Thursday night. The management expects a big rush.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-28 - 1919-08-28
Summary:

Tonight's programme, Pathe's peerless serial star, Pearl White with Warner Oland in 'The Lightning Raider,' 1st episode: The Ebony Block; 2nd episode: The Counter Plot. Today's matinee, 'The Bull's Eye,' episodes 15, 16 and 17. Booking at Anderson's…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-30 - 1919-08-30
Summary:

Tonight's programme, Pearl White in 'The Lightning Raider,' 1st episode: The Ebony Block; 2nd episode: The Counter Plot. Harold Lloyd in 'Take a Chance.' Sunday's matinee, William Farnum in 'Samson.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-06
Summary:

The third and fourth episode of Pearl White's Pathe serial 'The Lightning Raider' will be screened in Victoria Theatre, and the Manila string from the s.s. 'Venezula' will be in attendance. Plot summary of the episodes included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-06 - 1919-09-09
Summary:

See Pearl White in 'The Lightning Raider,' episode 3 and 4. String Band from the S. S. 'Venezuela.' September 6 Remarks: On page 10, another ad. on 'The Lightning Raider.' Sunday's matinee, 'Stranded in Arcady,' a 5-part photoplay featuring Vernon […

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-08 - 1919-09-10
Summary:

Tonight's Programme, Pearl White in 'The Lightning Raider,' episode 3 and 4. Most interesting Budget of world news. Matinee programmes: Wednesday 10, 'Her Hidden Past'; Thursday 11th, 'Candy Girl.' Booking at Anderson's. September 8 Remarks: String Band…