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: 1915-09-28
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is showing a very fascinating programme these nights. Besides the thrilling episode of 'Lucille Love,' some very amusing comics are given. The war pictures are also good.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-09-30
Summary:

The drama 'Lucille Love' now being shown at the Victoria Theatre, has reached the 11th and 12th episodes. Other interesting films being screened are 'Variety Boat Race Mystery,' Pathe's British Gazette, etc.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-01 - 1915-10-02
Summary:

The eleventh and twelfth episodes of 'Lucille Love' on Friday, 1st October, 1915. The drama in 2 parts, 'Varsity Boat Race Mystery,' will be shown. Pathe's British gazette included. Keystone comic 'Fatal High C' is displayed.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-02
Summary:

Apart from 'Lucille Love' and the 'Boat Race Mystery,' Victoria Theatre has more comics to show, includes 'The Fatal High C,' the 'Terror and the Terrier' and the programme is further strengthened by war pictures and pleasant selections by Professor…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-04 - 1915-10-06
Summary:

The thirteenth and fourteenth episodes of 'Lucille Love' on Tuesday, 5th October, 1915. The detective serial in 2 parts, 'Wild West' with Nick Winter. Gazette with Serbian Army included. Comics 'Wheelbarrow Race' is shown.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-07 - 1915-10-09
Summary:

The last episode of 'Lucille Love' on Friday, 8th October, 1915. The drama 'Court Intrigue' in 4 parts. Pathe's British gazette and Keystone comics included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-08
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre showed the 13th and 14th episode of 'Lucille Love' last evening. 'A Court Intrigue' is another stirring drama produced in four parts and there will be a usual good run of 'Comics' and some exclusive war pictures.

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

Apart from 'Lucille Love' and 'Court Intrigues,' Victoria Theatre is now showing 'Tommy Cooks,' 'Heinze's Resurrection' and the latest events in the world's news from the animated gazette. 'Honesty' will also be shown tonight.

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-03 - 1919-01-03
Summary:

January 3rd, 4th and 5th, American Gazette No. 18, 'The Girl with the Green Eyes,' a Pathe Gold Rooster play featuring Katharine Kaelred and Julian L'Estrange, supported by a capable cast. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-09 - 1919-01-11
Summary:

January 9, 10, 11 and 12, 1919, American Gazette No. 19, 'The Count of Monte Cristo' and 'The House of Terrible Scandals.' Thursday, matinee 9th, January, 'Boy Scouts Be Prepared' in 8 parts. Sunday, matinee 12th, January, 'Sons of Satan.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-15 - 1919-01-17
Summary:

January 16, 17, 18 and 19, 9.15 p.m. performance, American Gazette No. 20, 'The Count of Monte Cristo' 2nd epoch entitled 'The Treasure of Monte Cristo,' and 'Billie Joins the Navy.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-18
Summary:

There was a large number of audiences enjoy the screening of 'The Count of Monte Cristo' in Victoria Theatre last night, many of them were French. The programme in Theatre also included the American Gazette and the usual comic.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-20
Summary:

The Count of Monte Cristo has been shown for twice in Victoria Theatre and looking forward to the third round. There is also a good programme coming tonight, Tuesday and Wednesday, including film 'King Baggot' and American Gazette and a Keystone comic 'Hogan out West.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-27 - 1919-01-29
Summary:

January 27, 28 and 29, 9.15 p.m. performance, American Gazette No. 22, 'A Wife's Forgiveness' featuring Henry Roussel and Madame Emmy Lyn. Also showing 'The Celebrated Spanish Dancers,''The Years.''Lucky Wiffles,' Manila String Band will be in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-30 - 1919-01-31
Summary:

January 30, 31, February 1 and 2, 9.15 p.m. performance, American Gazette No. 23, 'The Count of Monte Cristo' 4th epoch, 'Sinbad, the Sailor.' Also, 'The Busy Bell Boy.' The Manila String Band will be in attendance on Saturday, February 1, at 9.15 p.m. Matinees…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-12 - 1919-02-15
Summary:

February 13, 14, 15 and 16 at 9.15 p.m., American Gazette No. 24. 'The Count of Monte Cristo' epoch 6 ‘The Three Vengeances.' In this epoch the Count rapidly completes his schemes for the downfall of the three men who were responsible for his years of misery at the Chateau d'…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-17 - 1919-02-19
Summary:

February 17, 18 and 19 at 9.15 p.m., American Gazette No. 25, William Fox presents Bertha Kalich in 'Slander,' a modern society photo drama that every woman should see and every man should study. Last two nights of the Cottrell's Acrobatic Troupe. Thursday 20th at 5.15 p.m.,…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-19
Summary:

In Victoria Theatre, Charlie Chaplin's million dollar picture 'A Dog's Life' will be screened. A new superb serial has been started, which entitled as 'Hands Up,' featuring Ruth Roland the popular Pathe Star. For the weekend, the first two episodes of this picture…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-26 - 1919-05-28
Summary:

3 nights only. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 9.15 p.m., great Pathe Gold Rooster production, A. H. Woods presents Peggy Hyland in 'The Other Woman' in 5 parts. American Gazette, No. 86. Wednesday, matinee 25th, May at 5.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life.' Booking…