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: 1915-10-04 - 1915-10-06
Summary:

The thirteenth and fourteenth episodes of 'Lucille Love' on Tuesday, 5th October, 1915. The detective serial in 2 parts, 'Wild West' with Nick Winter. Gazette with Serbian Army included. Comics 'Wheelbarrow Race' is shown.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-08 - 1915-12-09
Summary:

Performance by The Great Indian and U.S. Wars with Chief Hailstrom on Wednesday, 8th December. The exclusive film, 'Joan of Arc,' on Saturday, 11th December.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-10 - 1915-12-11
Summary:

The historical film in 4 parts, 'Joan of Arc,' on Saturday, 11th December. Pathe's gazette included. Comics including 'Poor Old Uncle,' 'A Champion Just the Same' and various other.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-13
Summary:

The historical film 'Joan of Arc' will be shown at the Victoria Theatre tonight and, for the last time, at next Wednesday's matinee, by request. Tomorrow the thrilling drama 'The Eye of a God' will be screened. And there will be a number of new 'comics' and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-13 - 1915-12-15
Summary:

The thrilling drama in 3 parts, 'Eye of a God,' on Tuesday, 14th December, 1915. Pathe's British gazette included. Comics including 'Godfather's Pipe,' 'A Dutch Love Story' (2 parts) and 'An Expert in Fashion.' 'Joan of Arc' by request…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-08
Summary:

The 'Sons of Satan' was the principal item of the programme at the Victoria Theatre last night, besides a gazette number, portraying many live war incidents, always welcomed with the audiences. Wiffles picture 'Wiffles Has Married a Wealthy Wife' was very interesting.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-17
Summary:

The weekend programme at the Victoria Theatre attracted full houses. The chief attraction is 'The Court of Monte Cristo' [sic]. A new programme will be produced tonight, including William Fox picture 'Slander' starring Bertha Kalich. Also a Gazette number and two last…

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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…

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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-24
Summary:

Visitors to the Victoria this evening are assured a suitable programme. With Pathe and Gazette, followed by 'Hands Up' and couple of films. Harold Lloyd, a fun-making film comedian, appears in the farcical film 'She Loves Me Not.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-14
Summary:

An amusing picture 'Pots and Pans Peggy' was showing at the Victoria during the weekend. Miss Gladys Hulette has an amusing and original part as Peggy. Tonight, a splendid film, 'The Terror of the Range' will be screened. Besides these, there will be a gazette and comic, with…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-13 - 1919-09-17
Summary:

Sunday, Monday and Tuesday, by special request, Charlie Chaplin in his million-dollar picture, 'Shoulder Arms.' September 15 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Shoulder Arms.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'We Never Sleep' in two parts. September 16 & 17 Remarks: On…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-15
Summary:

There was a full house last night at the Victoria Theatre when Charlie Chaplin in 'Shoulder Arms' was presented together with Harold Lloyd's 'We Never Sleep.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-17 - 1919-09-19
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in his million-dollar picture, 'Shoulder Arms.' Tomorrow matinee 5.30 p.m., George Bevan [sic] in 'Marcelleni Millions.' September 18 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'Shoulder Arms' and 'Marcelleni Millions.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-04 - 1919-12-08
Summary:

Commencing Friday next, Valeska Suratt in the 5 reels W. Fox drama, 'The New York Peacock.' December 5 & 8 Remarks: On page 10, another ad. on 'The New York Peacock' tonight. Also a Harold Lloyd Comic and Gazette. December 6 Remarks: On page 10, another ad. on 'The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-09 - 1919-12-11
Summary:

Tonight, Ruth Roland in 'The Tiger's Trail' 11th episode 'In the Breakers' and 12th episode 'The Two Amazons.' Also Comics and Gazette. Booking at Anderson's. December 10 Remarks: Today's matinee at 5.15 p.m., Baby Marie Osborne in 'Tears and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-23 - 1919-12-23
Summary:

For one night only. Tonight, Charlie Chaplin in 'Shoulder Arms.' Today's matinee at 5.15 p.m., Bryant Washburn in 'All Wrong.' Booking at Anderson's.