A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-09 - 1915-08-10
Summary:

On Aug 10, a powerful drama 'Everyone His Own Destiny' in 3 parts, 'Wiffles Has Two Engagements'; Gazettes and Keystone Comics.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-10 - 1915-08-10
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Everyone His Own Destiny' (3 parts) and 'Wiffles Has Two Engagements'; Also screening of Pathe's Gazette and Keystone Comics

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-10
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre has been giving a splendid programme over the weekend, including war pictures, a Sherlock Holmes episode and a magnificently produced Pathe drama 'A Queen's Love.' tonight's programme includes a new Wiffles picture and the 'Everyone His Own Destiny…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-11 - 1915-08-12
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Everyone His Own Destiny' (3 parts) and 'Wiffles Has Two Engagements'; Screening of Gazette and Keystone Comics

5
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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-04-30 - 1918-05-02
Summary:

Tuesday 30th, April and Thursday 2nd, May, 'A Noble Action,' a stirring drama in four parts, full of interest and emotion featuring the celebrated French actress, Mdlle Vera Sergine. Also American Gazette No. 46, 'A Brigand Unwittingly,' 'The Professional Amateur,'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-01 - 1918-05-01
Summary:

From Apr 30 to May 2, a stirring drama in 4 parts, full of interest and emotion featuring the celebrated French actress Mdlle Vera Sergino [sic], 'A Noble Action'; American Gazette No. 46; 'A Brigand Unwittingly'; 'A Professional Amateur.'

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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.

9
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.

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-25 - 1919-06-25
Summary:

It is an adaptation on the screen of 'The Lyons Mail,' one of the dramas which firmly established and built the reputation of that fine actor, Sir Henry Irving. Booking at Anderson's.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-25
Summary:

The Midnight Stage' will be shown at the Victoria. It is a five reel Frank Keenan photoplay, the successful star in 'The Bells,' adapted and modernized for the screen from Sir Henry Irving's 'The Lyons Mail.' Film synopsis included.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-25 - 1919-06-27
Summary:

It is an adaption on the screen of 'The Lyons Mails,' one of the dramas which firmly established and built the reputation of that English actor, Sir Henry Irving. Booking at Anderson's. Film review included.

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-26 - 1919-06-28
Summary:

The Midnight Stage.' It is a capital picture. June 26 remarks: Charlie Chaplin in 'The New Janitor.' June 28 remarks: 'The Midnight Stage' is a powerful drama adapted from 'The Lyon's Mail' of which Sir Henry Irving built his reputation. 'Hands Up…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-26 - 1919-06-26
Summary:

The Midnight Stage' at the Victoria. It is a capital picture. Come early tonight.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-26 - 1919-06-26
Summary:

Thursday to Sunday, 'The Midnight Stage,' adapted from Sir Henry Irving's historic success, 'The Lyons Mail.' Today's matinee, 'Pearl White as a Detective'; 'A Vow,' an Italian production in 4 parts; Charlie Chaplin in 'The New Janitor.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-26 - 1919-06-30
Summary:

Thursday to Sunday, 'The Midnight Stage.' We are showing a fine film entitled 'The Midnight Stage' adapted from Sir Henry Irving's historic success, 'The Lyons Mail.' Today matinee, 'Pearl White as a Detective,' 'A Vow,' an Italian…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-27 - 1919-06-28
Summary:

Thursday to Sunday, 'The Midnight Stage,' adapted from Sir Henry Irving's historic success, 'The Lyons Mail.' Saturday's matinee (2.15 and 5 p.m.), 'Hands Up' (episodes 13 and 14). Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-27 - 1919-06-27
Summary:

Which is a powerful drama adapted from 'The Lyon's Mail' in which Sir Henry Irving built his reputation. We will look out for you tonight. An excellent treat awaits you.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-27
Summary:

There is something magnetic about the name of Mr. Frank Keenan in his relation to moving pictures. He has made a speciality of the late Sir Irving's masterpieces, 'The Bells.' This time, he featured in 'The Midnight Stage,' which is certain to draw good houses.