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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-27 - 1919-03-01
Summary:

Pathe News No. 26. 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' final epoch 'The Punishment.' 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding' featuring Marie Tempest. Freedony and Vaudeville Co. is coming. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-27 - 1919-02-28
Summary:

February 27 and 28, March 1 and 2, 9.15 p.m., Pathe News No. 26. 'The Count of Monte Cristo' final epoch ‘The Punishment.' Matinee Sunday, March 2 at 6 p.m., 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding' featuring Marie Tempest.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-01 - 1919-07-05
Summary:

Twenty-One' on Thursday. July 3-5 remarks: 'Twenty-One' is a romantic picture with two characters. Matinee: 'A Mormon Maid.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-01
Summary:

A really fine picture, which will be released on Thursday at the Victoria, is 'Twenty-One,' a comedy-drama which is extremely amusing. The action of each character is so perfect that is almost impossible to believe that they are played by the same person. Especially is this true when…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-02 - 1919-07-02
Summary:

Come on Thursday to the Victoria. It will rock you with laughter. The picture is an adaptation of Chester's popular story of the same name. Ask Anderson's to reserve your seats.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-03 - 1919-07-03
Summary:

Thursday to Sunday, 'Twenty-One,' a romantic picture with two characters filled by one. A remarkable mix-up. Today's matinee at 5.15 p.m., 'A Morman Maid.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-03
Summary:

A Pathe Play, 'Twenty-one,' a five reel comedy drama, will be shown at the Victoria Theatre, featuring Bryant Washburn. Film plot included.

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Headline: Made Good'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-04 - 1919-07-04
Summary:

That term is appropriate with regard to the success of 'Twenty-One,' a lucky picture although it may or may not be a lucky number. It keeps you in good humour all through, the Victoria management invites you tonight.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-04 - 1919-07-05
Summary:

Thursday to Sunday, 'Twenty-One,' a romantic picture with two characters filled by one. A remarkable mix-up. Saturday's matinee at 2.15 and 5 p.m., final episode of 'Hands Up,' and a delightful long programme. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-07 - 1919-07-09
Summary:

Monday to Wednesday: 'Joy and the Dragon' featuring Baby Marie Osborne. A Harold Lloyd comedy entitled 'Want $5000' [sic] side-splitting. Booking at Anderson's. July 9 remarks: Matinee: 'Twenty-One.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-07 - 1919-07-09
Summary:

Monday to Wednesday, 'Joy and the Dragon' featuring Baby Marie Osborne. Also a Harold Lloyd comedy entitled 'Want $5000' [sic], side-splitting. Booking at Anderson's. July 8 & 9 Remarks: Wednesday's matinee, 'Twenty-One.'

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

The Come Back,' the principal item in the Coronet Theatre programme, is thoroughly deserving of the crowded houses it is drawing nightly. Harold Lockwood and May Allison have done an excellent work in the leading parts. Film plot included. The programme also includes Harold Lloyd's…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-20 - 1919-11-21
Summary:

Tomorrow, positively for one night only! Theda Bara in her greatest vampire Part in 'The Serpent.' Booking at Robinson's. November 21 remarks: The best Pathe news.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-20 - 1919-11-21
Summary:

Positively for one night only, Theda Bara in 'The Serpent.' No increase in prices. Booking at Robinson's. November 21 Remarks: Also showing Pathe news picture. On page 10, another ad. on the film. Tonight until Monday at 7.15, 'The Brass Bullet' episodes 1 and 2, and…

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-16
Summary:

The last chance of seeing Anatole France's great work 'Thais' will be given to patrons of the Coronet Theatre tonight. Some magnificent acting is seen by Mary Garden. Film plot included. Pathe's news pictures are very interesting. Local boxers will be interested in the films…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-19 - 1919-12-22
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Bryant Washburn in 'All Wrong.' Also Luke's comic and Pathe's News. Today's matinee, 'The Tiger's Trail' episodes 13 and 14. Booking at Anderson's. December 22 Remarks: Today's matinee at 5.15 p.m., Bryant…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-19 - 1919-12-22
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Bryant Washburn in 'All Wrong.' Also Luke's Comic and Pathe's News. Booking at Anderson's. December 19 & 20 Remarks: Today's matinee, 'The Tiger's Trail' episodes 13 and 14. December 20 Remarks: On page 5,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-30 - 1919-12-30
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents 'An Amateur Orphan,' a Gold Rooster play in 5 parts, featuring Gladys Leslie. Also Pathe News No. 56. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.