A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-24 - 1919-09-25
Summary:

Baby Marie Osborne in 'The Voice of Destiny.' A picture for every member of the family to see and enjoy. Matinee: Fanny [sic] Ward in 'Her Strange Wedding.' September 25 and 26 remarks: Popular Prize Packets in new songs and dances.

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

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Baby Marie Osborne in 'The Voice of Destiny,' a picture for every member of the family to see and enjoy.

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-24 - 1919-09-26
Summary:

Tonight 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Baby Marie Osborne in 'The Voice of Destiny.' Tomorrow's matinee, Fannie Ward in 'Her Strange Wedding.' September 25 & 26 Remarks: Popular Prize Packets in new songs and dances.

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

Tonight, popular Prize Packets in new songs and dances and 'The Voice of Destiny.' Booking at Anderson's. September 25 Remarks: Today's matinee, 'Her Strange Wedding.'

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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-25 - 1919-09-26
Summary:

Prize Packets at the Victoria tonight, also Baby Marie Osborne in 'The Voice of Destiny.'

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-26 - 1919-09-30
Summary:

A delightful programme at the Victoria tonight. The Popular Prize Packets in new songs. Also 'The Voice of Destiny.' September 27 remarks: Episodes 9 and 10 of the 'Lightning Raider.' Matinee tomorrow: 'Culpable.'

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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: 1919-09-30
Summary:

Peace celebrations were held by Belilios Public School on September 26. By the generosity of the proprietor of the Victoria Theatre a matinee was given on Friday afternoon. The films shown included 'The Voice of Destiny' and topical news.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-05-16
Summary:

A speaking cinema film is said to have been invented at last. It was reported that a Swedish engineer, M. Sven [sic] Berglund, has invented a speaking film which ensures simultaneous production of sound and picture. Professor Arrhenius, the famous scientist and Nobel prize-winner, declares that…

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Headline: Warning
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-07-29 - 1921-07-29
Summary:

Notice is hereby given that the exclusive exhibition rights for China of the Charles Chaplin film called 'The Kid' is the property of the First National Exhibitors Circuit and that these rights have not been sold or leased to any person or firm in China. Proceedings will be taken…

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Headline: Warning
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-02 - 1921-08-17
Summary:

Notice is hereby given that the exclusive exhibition rights for China of the Charles Chaplin film called 'The Kid' is the property of the First National Exhibitors Circuit and that these rights have not been sold or leased to any person or firm in China. Proceedings will be taken…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-04
Summary:

According to the writer, Mr. Chaplin does not like being called 'Charlie' – that he prefers to be known as Charles. Besides, he is unquestionably the greatest comedian in the world. Recently, the film 'The Kid' should prove that Mr. Chaplin is both a leading international…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-12-12 - 1921-12-16
Summary:

The Coronet will show Charlie Chaplin's 'The Kid.' December 12-14 Remarks: It didn't mention the theatre's name.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-12 - 1921-12-12
Summary:

The Kid' is coming!!