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: 1911-09-19 - 1911-09-21
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. New pictures include 'A Veil of Happiness,' 'A Military Review in Chile,' 'Airship Destroyer 'Sensational',' 'Fairy Fishing Rod' and…

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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: 1921-08-19 - 1921-08-22
Summary:

Friday, 18th to Monday, 22nd August, 9.15 p.m. only, Harry Garson presents Clara Kimball Young in 'Eyes of Youth' in 8 parts. Matinees: 5.15 p.m. Friday and Saturday (18th and 19th), 'Loyalty.' Monday 22nd, Eddie Polo in 'The Vanishing Dagger' episodes 1 and 2. 2.30…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-23 - 1921-08-25
Summary:

Tuesday 23rd to Thursday 25th August, 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray in 'The Hired Man,' a Paramount star attraction in 5 acts. Paramount Magazine and Mack Sennet [sic] comedies. Special matinee for children, 5.15 p.m. Thursday, the 25th, 4th and 5th episodes of 'Vanishing Trails.' 2…

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-24 - 1921-09-01
Summary:

Tuesday 30th to Thursday 1st September 9.15 p.m., final shows of the world champion fight, Dempsey vs Carpentier. Admission: $1.50, $1.00 and 60 cents. Matinees at 5.15 p.m., Tuesday and Wednesday, Dempsey vs Carpentier fight. Thursday, 'Vanishing Trails' episodes 6 and 7. 7.15 p.m.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-06 - 1921-09-08
Summary:

Tuesday, 6th to Thursday, 8th instant, 9.15 p.m., Triangle Film Corp. presents Margaret [sic] Blanche in 'A Place in the Sun.' Also Pathe's News and Comedies. Matinee programmes: Tuesday and Wednesday 5.15 p.m., 'Desert Gold'; Thursday 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Trail…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-13 - 1921-09-15
Summary:

Mitchell Lewis and Florence Turner in 'Fool's Gold.' Also 'The Gibson Family Entertainers,' a first-class combination featuring their own original oceanic absurdity entitled 'Fun on a Battleship.' Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., Tuesday to Thursday, 'As a…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-20 - 1921-09-22
Summary:

Tuesday 20th to Thursday 22nd at 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents Jewel Carmen in 'The Kingdom of Love,' the big New York stage success. Also Topical Budget and Comedies. Matinee programme: 5.15 p.m. Tuesday to Thursday, 'Merchant of Venice [sic]'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-27 - 1921-09-29
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The Sports of Kings' featuring Margot Kelly and Mat [sic] Moore. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., Tuesday to Thursday, 'Lifting Shadows'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger' [sic] 11 and 12 episodes. Usual prices. Booking at Messrs Mehta and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-04 - 1921-10-06
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Vivian Martin in 'Little Miss Optimist.' Also latest Gaumont Graphic and various comedies. Matinee programmes: 5.15 p.m., 'The Sport of Kings'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger' [sic] episodes 13 and 14. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Tel…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-12 - 1921-10-13
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., 'The Westerners,' the photoplay of the novel by Stewart Edward White with all-star cast, a Great Authors' production. Matinee: 5.15 p.m., 'A [sic] Gentleman Rider'; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger [sic]' episode 15 and 16. Usual price.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-18 - 1921-10-20
Summary:

William Fox presents George Walsh in 'Melting Millions.' Matinee 5.15 p.m., 'The Westerners' in 7 parts; 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Vanishing Dagger' [sic] final episodes. Usual price. Booking at Messrs Mehta and Co. Hongkong Hotel Buildings.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-10