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: 1914-11-05 - 1914-11-07
Summary:

A great gala night on Friday, 6th November, in aid of The Prince of Wales Fund, 'Hongkong Volunteers' and other local gentlemen. The great comedy, 'The School Girl' in 2 parts, on Saturday, 7th November, for 3 nights only. A powerful drama, 'The Love that Degrades.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-05 - 1914-11-07
Summary:

On Nov 6, the Grand Gala Night in aid of The Prince of Wales' Fund; for 3 nights only, the great comedy 'School Girl' in 2 parts, and the powerful drama 'The Love that Degrades'; look out for Nov 10 for War Picture, and 'Boys of the Bulldog Breed' on Nov 13.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-09
Summary:

The enterprising management of the Victoria succeeded in acquiring the rights of some war pictures. The first series, 'The Outbreak of War,' will be shown Tuesday night for the first time. On Friday, in addition to the above, the series 'Boys of the Bulldog Breed' will be…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-11-09 - 1914-11-12
Summary:

The great war picture in 3 parts, 3,000 feet long, on Tuesday, 10th November. Various interesting films are included. Performance by Douglas & Barry. 'Boys of the Bulldog Breed' on Friday, 13th November is coming.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-12
Summary:

The war pictures showing at the Victoria Theatre were a huge success last night. Tomorrow night, in addition to the pictures already shown, a new series 'Boys of the Bulldog Breed' will be screened and this should prove even more popular than 'The Outbreak of War.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-13
Summary:

A good number of people were again present at the Victoria last night to witness the popular war pictures that are being shown. These will be supplemented tonight by a further series 'The Boys of the Bulldog Breed.' Other interesting films will be shown in addition, and Douglas and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-11-13 - 1914-11-14
Summary:

Boys of the Bulldog Breed,' combined with the war picture (by request), for 3 nights only, on Friday, 13th November. Various interesting films are included. Performances by Douglas & Barry and Miss Hilda Barry. Band performance by The 25th Pungasis on Saturday and Sunday nights.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-16
Summary:

A great three-part war film was screened at the Victoria on Saturday evening. The 'Boys of the Bulldog Breed' is running. Douglas and Barry performed. Gaumont Graphic and a couple of films entitled 'Blood and Bosh,' 'The Only Veteran' were shown. The music on…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-01-05 - 1921-01-08
Summary:

The Isle of Conquest' (6 reels), Topical Budget. Tonight at 7.15: Episodes 13, 14 & 15 (final) of 'The Mystery of 13.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-05 - 1921-01-08
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Isle of Conquest' in 6 reels. Also Topical Budget and 'Around the Town.' Tonight at 7.15, episodes 13, 14 and 15 (final) of 'The Mystery of 13.' January 5 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The Isle of…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-01-05 - 1921-01-08
Summary:

Today, at 2.30, 5.15 & 9.15, Norma Talmadge in 'The Isle of Conquest,' in 6 reels, Topical Budget around the town. Tonight at 7.15, episodes 13, 14 and 15 (final) of 'The Mystery of 13.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-05 - 1921-03-05
Summary:

Commencing Sunday, March 6th at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Elsie Ferguson in 'Rose of the World.' Also Mack Sennett Comedy and Topical Budget. Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, your last opportunity of seeing Tom Moore in 'Thirty a Week,' 'Jiggs in Society' and British…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-03-18 - 1921-03-21
Summary:

Friday to Monday, March 18 to 21, The 'Prince & Betty' featuring William Desmond, 'All Dressed Up' (Snub comedy), Topical Budget and British Gazette.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-18 - 1921-03-21
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Friday to Monday, March 18 to 21, 'The Prince and Betty' featuring William Desmond. Also 'All Dressed Up,' a ‘Snub' Comedy, Topical Budget and British Gazette. Telephone 1743. March 18 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5. Illustration…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-18 - 1921-03-21
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Friday to Monday, March 18 to 21, 'The Prince and Betty' featuring William Desmond. Also 'All Dressed Up,' a Snub Comedy, Topical Budget and British Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-12 - 1921-08-16
Summary:

Grand reopening today with a Pathe special, 'A Woman of Pleasure,' featuring Blanche Sweet. Also latest Topical Budget. Come and see our S1000 screen in operation; come and hear the best orchestra in the colony; come to the only British House in Hongkong. August 15 & 16 Remarks:…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-13 - 1921-08-16
Summary:

Grand Reopening Today! The great British melodrama, 'A Woman of Pleasure' with Blanche Sweet in 7 reels and latest Topical Budget. August 15 & 16 Remarks: Inauguration of President Sun at 11, 12.35, 2.10, 3.45 and 7.15.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-13 - 1921-08-13
Summary:

Grand reopening today, the great British melodrama, 'A Woman of Pleasure' with Blanche Sweet, seven stirring reels and the latest topical budget. Come and see our $1000 screen in operation; come and hear the best orchestra in the Colony; come to the only British house in Hongkong.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-08-15 - 1921-08-16
Summary:

Grand reopening today, the great British melodrama, 'A Woman of Pleasure' with Blanche Sweet, seven stirring reels and the latest topical budget. Come and see our $1000 screen in operation; come and hear the best orchestra in the Colony; come to the only British house in Hongkong. Also…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-08-24 - 1921-08-26
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15 and 9.15, for two nights only, 'The Devil's Passkey' and Topical Budget.