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: 1913-05-05
Summary:

There was a large attendance on Saturday night and 'The Usurer' was shown at the Victoria. Miss Ardea also gained popularity. 'Les Miserables,' a film of Victor Hugo's great work, is expected daily.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-12
Summary:

Tomorrow is the last night of Howard Sisters at the Victoria Theatre. On Wednesday, 'Les Miserables,' which has been long expected, will be screened.

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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: 1919-12-20 - 1919-12-20
Summary:

Tonight at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Francis X. Bushman and Beverly Bayne in 'The Voice of Conscience' and Christie and Gab [sic] comedies. Tomorrow at 6 p.m., 'Thais.' Prices: 80 cents and 40 cents. Tomorrow at 9.15 p.m., 'Les Miserables.' Ordinary prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-22 - 1919-12-22
Summary:

Les Miserables.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-24 - 1921-10-24
Summary:

If you believe that the sole end and aim of the cinema is to amuse, you will not enjoy 'The Whispering Chorus' but if you realise that the silver screen is capable -- as the producers of 'Quo Vadis,' 'Intolerance,' 'Les Miserables,' 'Revelation,…

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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.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-08 - 1913-03-11
Summary:

Screening of The Latest News; Performance by Miss Violet Bonetta and Miss Cecile Stephano; 'Les Miserables' will be produced at the Victoria Theatre under the combined direction of Mr. R. H. Stephenson and Messrs Ramos and Ramos

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-11 - 1913-03-15
Summary:

Dance performance by Miss Freda Ardea; Film screening of 'A Lion Let Loose' and 'The 2 Loves';'Les Miserables' will be produced at the Victoria Theatre, which under the combined direction of Mr. R. H. Stephenson and Messrs Ramos and Ramos

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-31 - 1913-04-03
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Iron Master' (3,000 ft) and 'Les Miserables'; Coming film: 'Aviator's Secret'; Performances by Miss Arkas and Freda Ardea

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-04 - 1913-04-07
Summary:

Look out for the great picture 'Les Miserables'; Performances by Miss Arkas and Freda Ardea

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-08 - 1913-04-11
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Iron Master', a dramatic film of 3000 feet long; 'Les Miserables' in a few days; Performances by Arkas and Freda Ardea

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-12 - 1913-04-16
Summary:

Film screening of 'Secret of the Sea' (4,000 ft); 'Les Miserables' in a few days; Performances by Miss Arkas and Freda Ardea

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-17 - 1913-04-24
Summary:

Films screenings including 'In the Brink of the Abyss', Max Linder's 'Max and the Bear Skin'; Coming film: 'Sapho' and 'The Woman in Stone'; 'Les Miserables' expected daily

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-25 - 1913-04-28
Summary:

Films screening of 'The Woman of Stone'(3,000 ft), 'Les Miserables', 'Tempest' (2,000 ft); The celebrated artist Miss Ardea would performed

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-29 - 1913-05-02
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Tempest'(2,000 ft), 'Les Miserables' and 'Woman of Stone'(3,000 ft); Performance by Miss Ardea

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-03 - 1913-05-05
Summary:

Films screeninsg including 'The Usurer' and 'Les Miserables'; Performance by Miss Ardea

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-06 - 1913-05-07
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Usurer' and 'Les Miserables'; Singing and dancing performance by The Howard Sisters

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-08 - 1913-05-08
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Usurer' and 'Les Miserables'; Performance by The Howard Sisters; 7.15 p.m. pictures only; Ad with picture