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

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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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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-20
Summary:

Les Miserables' is to be shown at the Bijou Theatre tonight. This is the last night of the production in Hong Kong.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-20
Summary:

Les Miserables' will be shown at the Bijou Theatre tonight, not at the Victoria. This is the last night of the production in Hong Kong.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-05-20
Summary:

Tonight the Bijou Theatre intends to exhibit the splendid 'Les Miserables' film. This will be the last opportunity the public will have of seeing this splendid film in Hongkong.

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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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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-05-20 - 1913-05-20
Summary:

Les Miserables' at 9 p.m. tonight. The last and for one night only. Price details included.

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-20 - 1913-05-20
Summary:

9.15 Tonight: For one night only, 'Les Miserables; a special treat for Bijou patrons; price details included.

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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…

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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…