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: 1917-08-18 - 1917-08-18
Summary:

Screening of 'The Shielding Shadow' (3rd and 4th episodes), 'Spring Time on the Riviera' (colour), Pathe News; Coming film: Max Linder in 'Max, Victim of the Clutching Hand'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-28 - 1919-03-01
Summary:

28th February, 1st and 2nd March at 9.15 p.m., Pathe News No. 28 and 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' final epoch. Matinee Sunday, 2nd March at 6 p.m., 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding' featuring Marie Tempest. Coming, Fredony and Vaudeville Co. Booking at Anderson's.

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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: 1919-04-29
Summary:

A brief review on the 'House of Hate.' A new play 'A Little Sister of Everybody' started last night and will continue till tomorrow, in which the Dainty Pathe Star, Bessie Love takes the leading role. 'Hands up!' featuring Ruth Roland will be screened soon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-12 - 1919-05-14
Summary:

May 12th, 13th and 14th at 9.15 p.m., House Peters in 'The Hand of Peril' in 5 parts. And various comics. Matinee: Thursday May 15th at 5.15 p.m., 'Just Jim' featuring Harry D. Carey. Remember Thursday. May 15th, Ruth Roland in a Pathe cyclonic serial 'Hands Up.'…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-13
Summary:

The Hand of Peril' is the attraction. 'Just Jim' and 'Hands Up' will be screened soon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-15 - 1919-05-17
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Ruth Roland in 'Hands Up.' Matinee Sunday, May 18th at 6 p.m., 'Colorado,' a dramatic masterpiece, featuring Hobart Bosworth and an all-star cast in 5 acts. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-15 - 1919-05-17
Summary:

Tonight, the great serial of all times, 'Hands Up,' who is the Phantom Rider who lurks in the background and shields this beautiful heroine from death and disaster? See the first installment of this Pathe serial, with the beautiful star Ruth Roland. Illustration included.

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-22 - 1919-05-24
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Bride and Groom' [sic] and 'Hands Up' episode 4. Booking at Anderson's. May 24 Remarks: Today's matinee at 2.15 and 5.15 p.m., 'Hands Up' episodes 3 and 4.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-29 - 1919-05-30
Summary:

Tonight, Ruth Roland in 'Hands Up,' episodes 5 and 6. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-29 - 1919-05-31
Summary:

Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday at 9.15 p.m., 'Hands Up,' episodes 5 and 6. Also a fine comedy, 'Battle Royal.' Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., by special request Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life.' Prices as usual. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-29
Summary:

There is every prospect of a big house tonight when for the first time episodes 5 and 6 of 'Hands Up' will be projected at the Victoria Theatre. The serial is from the pen of Gilson Willets, with the charm of Ruth Roland as the main character. 'The other Woman' will be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-05 - 1919-06-07
Summary:

Programme for four nights season, commencing tonight (Thursday), June 5th, 'Hands Up,' episodes 7 and 8. Also Miss Phyllis Faye, the best known and youngest Australian star in catchy songs and latest fancy dancing. Also Harold Lloyd in 'Why Pick On Me?' Sunday matinee, 8th…