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: 1913-05-15
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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-16
Summary:

The popularity which we prophesied for the great film 'Les Miserables' has been more than fulfilled. There was another packed house at the Victoria last night to witness Victor Hugo's wonderful story in picture.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-16 - 1913-05-16
Summary:

Tonight at 9 p.m. and Saturday at 7.30 p.m., 'Les Miserables.' Booking at Moutrie's.

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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

46
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-17
Summary:

The big film 'Les Miserables' continues to draw packed houses at the Victoria, under the joint management of Messrs. Ramos and R. H. Stephenson. There will be a special matinee this afternoon at 4:30.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-17 - 1913-05-19
Summary:

Tonight at 9 p.m., 'Les Miserables'; 'A Life Regenerate,' the grand drama new film on Sunday. Also, Miss Nora Moore.

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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

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Headline: Les Miserables
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-19
Summary:

Today is the last night of 'Les Miserables' at the Victoria. The booking is at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-20 - 1916-01-22
Summary:

Tonight! The great Pathe masterpiece in 5 parts, featuring the famous child actress Marie Fromet, of 'Les Miserables' fame in 'The Price of Discipline'; 'Pathe's British Gazette'; 'The Fantastic Umbrella'; 'In the Wood of Mortain'; '…

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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…

52
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…

53
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.

54
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-02-15 - 1918-02-16
Summary:

From Feb 15-18, 9.15 pm performance, a thrilling Pathe drama 'The Tramp' in 3 parts, those who saw Henry Krauss in the 'Miserables' [sic] will remember his brilliant acting, and appreciate him still more in this new role; Pathe's American Gazette and various comics;…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-15 - 1918-02-18
Summary:

Programme tonight, 9.15 performance in 3 parts, 'The Tramp,' those who saw Henry Krauss in 'Les Miserables' will remember his brilliant acting and appreciate him, still more in this new role. Pathe's American Gazette and various comics. Watch for the romantic and…

56
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-03-16
Summary:

William Lyon Phelps Lampson, Professor of English Literature at Yale University, was so impressed by the William Fox picturization of 'Les Miserables,' with William Farnum take the leading role, will be shown at the World Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-16
Summary:

Next week, World Theatre is going to screen French author Victor Hugo's story's film version entitled 'Les Miserables.' The William Fox production featuring William Farnum promises to be original to the great French writer's story.

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Headline: Les Miserables'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-03-19 - 1923-03-22
Summary:

William Fox presents William Farnum in Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables.' March 19 Remarks: The ad. didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. March 20-22 Remarks: World Theatre from Wed. to Sat. Illustration included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-19 - 1923-03-19
Summary:

William Fox presents William Farnum in 'Les Miserables.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-03-19
Summary:

William Farnum will be seen at the World Theatre, in a screen dramatization of Victor Hugo's immortal story 'Les Miserables.' It is a production under the Fox Film Corporation. Film plot included.