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: 1911-09-29
Summary:

A complete change of programme is announced in connection with the Victoria Theatre tonight, when the films to be presented are all new. Altogether some 82 films have arrived and will be presented during the course of the next week or so. The programme for tonight includes comic film 'The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-13
Summary:

A very fine film, of particular interest to Scotch people, based on the great novel 'Auld Robin Gray,' will be included in the change of programme at the Victoria Theatre tonight. It is no less than 700 feet long and is a splendid specimen of dramaturgy. Pathe's animated Gazette…

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-12 - 1915-11-13
Summary:

An episode in 3 parts, 'The Bridge Across the Yser,' on Friday, 12th November. The screaming comedy in 2 parts, 'Max's Double.' Pathe's gazette included. Comic and interesting pictures included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-15
Summary:

Two long films are in the programme now showing at the Victoria Theatre. The 'Bridge on the Year' is a well-told four part story of the great war. 'Max's Double Part' is a comedy in which Max Linder appears with the usual laughable results. 'Tricks of a Tab' is…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-15 - 1915-11-17
Summary:

The coloured dramatic film in 2 parts, 'Ashes of Happiness,' on Tuesday, 16th November, 1915. The interesting comedies including 'The Three Bachelors' Turkey' and 'Snow Sports in Switzerland' [sic]. Pathe Gazette included. 'The Flight that Saves' in 3…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-18 - 1915-11-19
Summary:

The Pathe's magnificent dramatic picture, 'The Flight that Saves' in 3 parts, on Friday, 19th November, 1915. 'The Sporting Chance' in 2 parts. Pathe's latest gazette and comic pictures included. 'Midnight at Maxims' by special request on Saturday, 20th…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-02 - 1915-12-04
Summary:

The thrilling production, 'The Spy' in 3 parts, on Friday, 3rd December. Pathe's gazette included. The comedies including 'Friends of the Family' and John Bunny in 'A Game of Golf.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-06 - 1915-12-07
Summary:

Two thrilling dramas, 'The Voice Within' (2 parts) and 'The Avenger' (3 parts), on Tuesday, 7th December, 1915. The comedy, 'Wiffle in the Riviera' (2 parts). Pathe's gazette included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-10 - 1915-12-11
Summary:

The historical film in 4 parts, 'Joan of Arc,' on Saturday, 11th December. Pathe's gazette included. Comics including 'Poor Old Uncle,' 'A Champion Just the Same' and various other.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-12-16 - 1915-12-18
Summary:

The thrilling dramas, 'When the Earth Trembled' (3 parts) and 'When a Woman Schemes' (2 parts), on Saturday, 18th December, 1915. Pathe's gazette included. Comics including 'Saving the Furniture'; 'The Great War Picture' and 'The French in their…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-26
Summary:

Owing to the insistent demands of patrons, Victoria Theatre will provide screening of Charlie Chaplin's 'A Dog's Life' again on Wednesday, and also Pathe's Gazette. Tonight 'The Other Woman' will be on board and on Thursday, episodes 5 and 6 of 'Hands Up…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-02 - 1919-06-04
Summary:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9.15 p.m., 3 nights only, Frank Keenan as 'Mathias' in Sir Henry Irving's dramatic masterpiece, 'The Bells,' an extra selected star photoplay. Pathe's American Gazatte, No. 87. Thursday matinee, June 5th at 5.15 p.m., 'The Great…

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

Miss Phyllis Faye, the well-known versatile Australian artist, will give a sensational exhibition of the fire dance in Victoria Theatre. Pathe's Gazette, a new episode of 'Hands Up' and a Toto comedy, will also be included in the programme.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-24 - 1919-07-26
Summary:

An English Vaudeville Co., 'The Prize Packets.' Pathe's British Gazettes, half an hour projection of British events. Also Harold Lloyd comedy entitled 'A Sammy in Siberia.' Harold Lloyd is this week in trouble with Bolsheviks. Today's matinee, 'The Terror of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-04 - 1919-08-05
Summary:

Tonight's treat, re-appearance of 'The Prize Packets' (an English Vaudeville Co.), for three nights in entirely new programmes. Pathe's interesting Gazette.

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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: 1919-10-01 - 1919-10-03
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., 'War and the Woman,' an interesting Thanhouser production. October 1 Remarks: 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. Today's matinee: String Band, from 'Empress of Asia' in attendance. October 2 Remarks: Pathe's Gazette, depicting current happenings in the world.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-12-11 - 1920-12-11
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., under the auspices of the Coronet, H. W. Ray presents Geraldine Farrar in 'Shadows.' Also Pathe Gazette and Rolin Comedy. String Band in attendance.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-22
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Paramount picture called 'To Please One Woman' is the attraction at the Star Theatre. The leading role is portrayed by Claire Windsor. While a Thursday, there will be a double programme from two dancers Miss Mura Shipoff and her brother and an excellent film…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-09
Summary:

In 'A Full House,' the Paramount feature which will be screened at the Star Theatre tonight and tomorrow night, Bryant Washburn, the well-known light comedian, takes the leading part. Film plot included.