A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-13 - 1913-05-13
Summary:

Film screening of 'Les Miserables' commence sharp 9 p.m.; Late car to the Peak; Late Ferry to Kowloon

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-14 - 1913-05-16
Summary:

Film screening of 'Les Miserables' commence sharp 9 p.m.; Late car to the Peak; Late Ferry to Kowloon

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-15
Summary:

Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables' is the story being given at the Victoria Theatre with the aid of magnificent films which take 3 hours to operate. The story is such as rivets the attention, and the successful exhibitions in Shanghai, India, and other parts of the world will surely…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-16
Summary:

A large number of audience was disappointed as they were not able to watch Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables' due to the huge demand. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-17 - 1913-05-17
Summary:

Film screening of 'Les Miserables' and new films; Performance by Miss Nora Moore; Late Car to the Peak

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-19 - 1913-05-19
Summary:

Screening of Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables' and new films; Performance by Miss Nora Moore; Late Car to the Peak

27
Headline: Bijou: Tonight
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-20 - 1913-05-20
Summary:

Last night of ' Les Miserables' at 9 p.m.; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-20
Summary:

Tonight is the last night of 'Les Miserables' at the Bijou Theatre. Those who have not seen this perfectly produced and finely acted drama should not miss this opportunity. Seats can be booked at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-22
Summary:

One of the finest films ever seen in the East is 'Les Miserables.' Victor Hugo, Mr. R. Lemaitre, the manager of Pathe Freres, are congratulated for this success. We understand several new films of striking originality are to be shown in the East for the first time by this enterprising…

30
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-30
Summary:

A large number of Japanese is now migrating from this coast, says the Daily Colonist. K. Marawoss, heads a party of 104 Japanese from all around America, sailing aboard for the Orient in order to search brides. The leaders of the party plan a publicity campaign in Japan, and will show by moving…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-18
Summary:

Chicago, Nov. 14 – Athletics and entertainment are encouraged by the governor of the prison and the State Board of Control, to arouse the interest and spirit of the men under detention. Moving pictures are shown several evenings a week at the Anamosa Prison, and the governor says that these and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-27
Summary:

The approaching majority of kinematography may well call for a brief review of the extraordinary growth of the industry since that eventful day in 1893 when at the World's Fair, Chicago, Thomas Edison's kinetoscope was introduced to an amazed public. Facts about the picture industry in…

33
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-08 - 1914-07-10
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Rival Daughters' (5,000 ft) and 'A Great Hunt in Russia'; Screening of Pathe's British and American Weekly; Coming magic performance by Albert Morrow

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-15 - 1914-07-17
Summary:

Films screening of 'Wiffles and the Millionaire' (3 parts, 4,000 ft) and 'A Lighthouse in Darkness'; Screening of Pathe's British and American Weekly; Coming performance by Albert Morrow

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-29 - 1914-07-31
Summary:

Film screening of 'Black Roderick the Poacher' (2 parts, 3,000 ft); Screening of Pathe's British and American Weekly; Coming film: 'Rocombole, The Terror of Paris: 1st Series'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-05 - 1914-08-07
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Snapshot Revenge', 'Wiffles in Trouble Again', 'Hubby's Polly', 'Salmon Fishing & Scenery on the Columbia'; Screening of Pathe's British and American Weekly; Coming film: 'Rocambole' (2nd Series)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-12 - 1914-08-14
Summary:

Films screenings including 'A Single Maid', 'That Infernal Pig', 'A Nephew from the Skies' and 'Suicidal Persuasion'; Screening of Pathe's British and American Weekly; Coming film: 'The Betraying Mark'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-21 - 1916-01-21
Summary:

Films screenings including Pathe's 'Price of Discipline' (5 parts) featuring the famous child actress Marie Fromest of Les Miserables, 'Fantastic Umbrellea', 'In the Woods of Mortain' and 'Mike the Housemaid'; Screening of Pathe's British Gazette…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-01-22 - 1916-01-24
Summary:

Films screenings including Pathe's 'Price of Discipline' (5 parts) featuring the famous child actress Marie Fromest of 'Les Miserables,' 'Fantastic Umbrellea', 'In the Woods of Mortain' and 'Mike the Housemaid'; Screening of Pathe's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-21
Summary:

The Flower Girl' with Maisie Fromet of 'Les Miserables' playing the leading role will be screened upon request at the Victoria Theatre. Some very costly films of Charlie Chaplin have been secured by the management and will be shown later.