A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-01
Summary:

Messrs Ramos and Ramos, the proprietors of Victoria Theatre, have just concluded arrangements for the exhibition of the animated picture Gazette of Pathé Freres which will be quite a new thing in Hongkong. Gazette is an ordinary film showing the latest happenings from all over the world. A…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-06 - 1911-09-08
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. Magnificent new pictures. The great film, 'The Fall of Troy,' on Friday night. Last few performances by Miss Lynda Davis. Ethel Preston and Ricado are coming.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-08
Summary:

At Victoria Theatre tonight the great film 'The Fall of Troy' is to be exhibited for the first time. It is a truly magnificent film. In addition, a number of other new pictures are to be shown includes 'Love, luck and gasoline' and 'Love and Money.' The Huxham Trio…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-09 - 1911-09-09
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The great film, 'The Fall of Troy,' for a few nights only. Performance by Huxham Trio on Monday. Pathe Freres animated gazette 'Cardiff Dock Strike' on Tuesday. Last few performances by Miss Lynda Davis.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-14
Summary:

The Victoria continues to show good pictures, including the Pathe film and three episodes of 'The Bull's Eye.' 'Hinton's Double' with Frederick Ward [sic] in the title role, is the feature for tonight's show.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-14 - 1919-08-16
Summary:

Tonight programme, Frederick Ward [sic] in 'Hinton's Double.' 'Toto's Trouble,' always trouble about girls. Thursday and Friday matinee at 5.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye,' episodes 3, 4 and 5. Booking at Anderson's. August 16 Remarks: Saturday…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-14 - 1919-08-14
Summary:

Owing to the fact that we are shortly to show a fine serial with Pearl White, we have decided to hasten the screening of 'The Bull's Eye.' Consequently, today and tomorrow at matinee, we will present episodes 3, 4 and 5. At the matinee on Saturday (2.15 and 5), we will screen…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-21 - 1919-08-21
Summary:

The profiteering that's going on at the Victoria tonight, String Band in attendance during the screening of 'The Silver Girl,' a most perfect picture. Supreme council sittings. Today's matinee, 'The Bull's Eye' (episodes 9, 10 and 11) and String Band. Booking…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-23 - 1919-08-23
Summary:

Tonight's programme, Frank Keenan in 'The Silver Girl.' Supreme council sittings. Today's matinee, at 2.15 p.m., 'The Bull's Eye' (episodes 12, 13 and 14); at 5 p.m., 'A Tortured Heart,' a 5-reel Fox Production featuring Virginia Pearson. Sunday'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-25 - 1919-08-27
Summary:

Tonight's star picture, William Fox Corporation presents 'Her Hidden Past,' featuring Dorothy Bernard, a beautiful modern society drama. An instructive Pathe's Gazette. Usual prices. Booking at Anderson's. August 26-27 Remarks: Matinee programme: Wednesday, Frank Keenan…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-28 - 1919-08-28
Summary:

Tonight's programme, Pathe's peerless serial star, Pearl White with Warner Oland in 'The Lightning Raider,' 1st episode: The Ebony Block; 2nd episode: The Counter Plot. Today's matinee, 'The Bull's Eye,' episodes 15, 16 and 17. Booking at Anderson's…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-01 - 1919-09-06
Summary:

Tonight, the 'Globe Trotters,' first-class entertainers. Something out of the ordinary. Prices: $3, $2 and $1. Soldiers and sailors half price. Booking at Anderson's. September 2 Remarks: Tonight again in music mirth and melody. Complete change of programme and costumes on…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-04 - 1920-03-05
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Florence Reed in 'Wives of Men.' Harold Lloyd in 'Be My Wife.' March 5 Remarks: Ad. on 'Wives of Men.' Also at 7.15 p.m., George B. Seitz in 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 1 and 2. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-06 - 1920-03-20
Summary:

Tonight at 2.15, 5 and 7.15 p.m., George B. Seitz and Margurite Curtut [sic] in 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 1 and 2. 9.15 p.m., Florence Reed in 'Wives of Men.' Matinee tomorrow at 6 p.m., Gladys Hulette in 'Pots and Pans Peggy.' March 12 Remarks: On 'Bound and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-08 - 1920-03-09
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 p.m., Gladys Hulette in 'Pots and Pans Peggy.' 9.15 p.m., Miss Olga Steffanovich in her lastest classic dance. George B. Seitz and Margurite Curtut [sic] in 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 1 and 2.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-10 - 1920-03-11
Summary:

Tonight at 7.15 p.m., 'Wives of Men.' 9.15 p.m., Miss Olga Steffanovich in her lastest classic dance. George B. Seitz and Margurite Curtut [sic] in 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 1 and 2.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-15 - 1920-03-17
Summary:

Tonight at 2.15, 5, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., George B. Seitz and Margurite Curtot [sic] in 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 1, 2, 3 and 4. Matinee at 5.15 p.m., William Farnum in 'The Man from Bitter Roots.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-25 - 1920-03-25
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Séance of the celebrated telepathist Eugene De Rubini (The Man With the Six Senses). At 7.15 p.m., George B. Seitz in 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 7 and 8. At 5.15 p.m., 'The Idler.' March 25 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on telepathic séance only.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-26 - 1920-03-20
Summary:

Tonight, the brother Grayton in their new songs. George B. Seitz and Margurite Curtot [sic] in 'Bound and Gagged' episodes 7 and 8. March 27 Remarks: Matinee tomorrow at 6 p.m., Gladys Hulette in 'The Last of the Carnbys [sic].'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-31 - 1920-03-31
Summary:

For one night only, tonight at 9.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'Shoulder Arms.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Luke Loses Patients.' 5.15 p.m., final episodes of 'Bound and Gagged.'