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: 1914-05-13
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is showing a championship boxing bout, Jack Johnson versus Jim Flynn, and other interesting programmes. Also, a picture in 10 parts depicting the loves and labours of the three heroes in Alexander Dumas' famous work 'The Three Musketeers.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-18
Summary:

The Three Mile Limit' screened at the Bijou is an attractive film. The Gibson girls are as lively and as much appreciated as ever. Further episodes in the fortunes of the one and only 'Max' and of his brother mirth maker, 'Wiffles,' together with the latest one and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-24
Summary:

The Voice of Destiny,' will be shown at the Victoria Theatre tonight. Baby Osborne and a dictaphone solve the mystery. It will be played for three days.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-24
Summary:

Little Mary Sunshine' can weep with bitter tears. Admirers of Baby Marie Osborne, the Pathe screen star, will be pleasantly surprised by the strong emotional role in which this little girl appears in her new play, 'The Voice of Destiny,' which will be shown in Victoria Theatre for…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-25
Summary:

The 'Prize Packets,' who make their re-appearance at the Victoria Theatre tonight, have a very attractive programme of brand new songs, dances, duets and so on. They have just returned from Shanghai after a very successful season and there is no doubt that they will experience the same…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-25
Summary:

Tonight at the Victoria Theatre a double bill is announced – the re-appearance of 'The Prize Packets' in a bright and entirely new programme of songs and dances, and 'The Voice of Destiny' a beautiful photoplay starring Baby Marie Osborne.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-25
Summary:

Prize Packets' was back to the Victoria Theatre for a few nights. While the programme which included the picture 'The Voice of Destiny' starring Baby Marie Osborne will continue.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-26
Summary:

The first half of last night's show was the five-part Baby Osborne picture the 'Voice of Destiny.' The second half was vaudeville, contributed by the 'Prize Packets.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-27
Summary:

The Peace Celebration Committee which promised an entertainment to the school children in the Colony, kept its word yesterday by providing the pupils of the Belilios Girls' School entertainment in Victoria Theatre from 1 to 4 p.m. 'Voice of Destiny' with Baby Osborne and war…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-16
Summary:

The famous Griffith picture 'Way Down East' was surrendered this month to Mr. George Mooser, representative of the United Artists Corporation. It marked the first victory of the United Artists Corporation in the fight being waged against motion picture film piracy. For background…