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: 1917-05-28
Summary:

The new serial film 'Who's Guilty' is being shown at the Victoria Theatre. During the weekend the first and second episodes have been screened and have proved very popular. The programme also includes some interesting Gazettes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-05
Summary:

A sensational four part story 'The Double Image' and the news as seen in the various Gazettes continues to interest everyone at Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-22 - 1917-12-22
Summary:

Screening of 'The Mystery of the Double Cross' (5th & 6th episodes), Gazette and Comics; Coming film: 'Captain Kiddo' featuring Baby Maries Osborne

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-12 - 1918-01-12
Summary:

Tonight, see 11th and 12th episodes of 'Mystery of the Double Cross.' Also 'Love's Sacrifice' and 'The Riddle of the Cross.' On the same programme, 'Lonesome Luke, Mechanic' and Gazettes. Matinees with 'Double Cross,' Saturday only. Booking…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-25 - 1918-01-26
Summary:

Tonight, the 15th and last episodes of 'The Mystery of the Double Cross,' the mystery fully explained. See who is the masked stranger. Also 'Max Between Two Fires,' a French comedy by Max Linder, played by the author, and 'The Tientsin Flood,' a picture specially…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-20 - 1918-04-20
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Fatal Ring' with Pearl White. Also Annals of the War, Gazettes and comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-06
Summary:

Victoria Theatre patrons were afforded a variation of picture programme by two Manchester Regiment stars Herb Burton and Jack Canavan. It's a comedy programme from a splendid three-part picture featuring Prince, 'Whiffles' Mascot Umbrella.' The Gazette was very interesting.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-11
Summary:

Victoria Theatre was well filled as Thurber and Thurber pleased everyone. An excellent selection of pictures completed the programme, including General Allenby's entry into Jerusalem, and Baby Marie Osborne's film and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-10-21
Summary:

The appearance of Mr. Wheeler Dryden was well remembered. He gave nice songs and the picture part of the programmes included a five part story 'Little Mary Sunshine' featuring Baby Marie Osborn [sic], a gazette and a funny comic.

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-14
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is about to put on a stupendous serial; but as they are already engaged in screening 'The Bull's Eye,' the management is desirous of speeding it up so as to get the new picture. Tonight a new programme is billed with the star picture, 'Hinton's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-26 - 1919-08-27
Summary:

Tonight's star picture, William Fox corporation presents 'Her Hidden Past' featuring Dorothy Bernard. Also an instructive Gazette. Matinee programme: Wednesday, Frank Keenan in 'The Silver Girl'; Thursday, 'The Bull's Eye,' episodes 15, 16 and 17.

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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.'