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: 1919-03-24 - 1919-03-26
Summary:

The film that everybody is talking about: 'Shoulder Arms,' featuring Charlie Chaplin. Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-27 - 1919-03-29
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., a comedy night: Charlie Chaplin in 'Shoulder Arms,' 3 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 30th March at 6 p.m., 'Shadow…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-27 - 1919-03-28
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Chaplin in 'Shoulder Arms,' his second million-dollar picture. Everybody has heard about it, so the picture doesn't need any description. Price details and illustration included. March 31 Remarks: Another ad. on page 12.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-27
Summary:

With commendable enterprise the management of the Victoria Theatre has secured the well-known Chaplin film 'Shoulder Arms.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-31 - 1919-04-02
Summary:

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

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-01 - 1919-04-02
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin in his second million-dollar picture, 'Shoulder Arms.' This has proved to be a great success.

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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: 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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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-13 - 1919-09-19
Summary:

Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, by special request, Charlie Chaplin in his million-dollar picture, 'Shoulder Arms.' September 18 & 19 Remarks: Today's matinee, George Bevan [sic] in 'Marcellini Millions.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-16
Summary:

On Sunday night there was a crowded house at the Victoria Theatre when 'Shoulder Arms' was re-screened at the insistent demands of patrons. The programme is an all-comedy one, with a very fine comic being Harold Lloyd's 'We Never Sleep.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-17
Summary:

There was another big house at the Victoria Theatre last evening when 'Shoulder Arms,' the famous film featuring Charlie Chaplin, was again screened. A comedy by Harold Lloyd formed the first part of the programme.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-19 - 1919-09-19
Summary:

Tonight is your last opportunity of seeing Charlie Chaplin in 'Shoulder Arms.'

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-06 - 1919-11-08
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre will show the great picture that will go down into history, 'Victory Celebration' at London-Brussels-Paris in four parts. Also the first episode of 'The Tiger's Trail' featuring Ruth Roland, a picture that is absorbingly interesting.

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-08 - 1919-11-10
Summary:

For the last time tonight, the Victoria Theatre will show 'Victory Celebration' at London-Paris-Brussels. Also the first episode of 'The Tiger's Trail' featuring Ruth Roland. Prices as usual. November 8 Remarks: Today's matinee: 2.15 and 5 p.m., episodes 1 and 2 of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-08
Summary:

There was a crowded house last night at the Victoria Theatre, the programme being exceptionally good. The series of pictures depicting the peace celebrations were of a high order, being composed of four parts. First, the fetes in Belgium. Second, the march past to the Royal Tribune of the Inter-…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-11 - 1919-11-13
Summary:

Tonight, second episode of 'The Tiger's Trail,' full of gripping incidents. Also a laugh-a-minute comic, 'Serpentin as Janitor.' November 12 Remarks: Today's matinee, 'The On-the-Square Girl' featuring Mollie King.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-15 - 1919-11-17
Summary:

Tonight at 2.15, 5 and 9.15 p.m., third and fourth episodes of 'The Tiger's Trail' featuring Ruth Roland. Also Harold Lloyd in 'Young Mr. Jazz.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-17 - 1919-11-20
Summary:

3 days only, November 18th, 19th and 20th, The Great Brackens, second tour of the world. Don't miss the great rope walk from the stage over the heads of the audience to the balcony and back. Also episodes 5 and 6 of 'The Tiger's Trail.' Picture included. November 18, 19 and…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-19 - 1919-11-24
Summary:

Tonight, Pathe presents Bessie Love in 'Carolyn of the Corners,' an extra-selected photoplay in 5 parts. Booking at Anderson's. November 22 Remarks: Today's matinee, episodes 5 and 6 of 'The Tiger's Trail.'

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-25 - 1919-11-27
Summary:

Tonight, seventh and eighth episodes of 'The Tiger's Trail.' Also comic and British Gazette. Booking at Anderson's. November 26 Remarks: Today's matinee, Bessie Love in 'Carolyn of the Corners.' November 27 Remarks: Today's matinee, Gladys Hulette in…