A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-21 - 1915-08-23
Summary:

On Aug 21, 'The Count of Monte Cristo' in 4 parts length 6,000 feet, a magnificent drama, adapted from the famous novel of Alexandre Dumas; also comic and interesting pictures.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-21 - 1915-08-24
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Count of Monte Cristo' (4 parts, 6,000 ft) from the novel of Alexandra Dumas; Also comic and interesting pictures

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-07
Summary:

Hong Kong is to have the opportunity of witnessing another masterpiece of cinematograph by arrangement with Pathe Freres, the Victoria Theatre is to screen a filmed version of Dumas' 'The Count of Monte Cristo.' It will be shown in eight epochs, the first of which is to be put on…

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Headline: Monte Cristo'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-08
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre, beginning on January 9 is to be shown a Kine-dramatization of Alexandre Dumas's celebrated novel 'Monte Cristo.' The film is said to be Pathe most stupendous production. The novel 'The Count of Monte Cristo' was acknowledged as Alexander Dumas…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-09
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre had a great selection of pictures, including 'The Official Boy Scout,' Alexandre Duma's well-known book 'The Count of Monte Chirsto [sic].'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-13
Summary:

There have been good houses at Victoria Theatre during the weekend, the special attraction being the first epoch of the film, 'The Count of Monte Cristo.' The music part is supplied by the string band of the s.s. 'Venezuela.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-10
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre must be congratulated. On Saturday night, the doors were besieged by a large crowd to see 'The Count of Monte Cristo' by Dumas, screened and also to be regaled by the Manila string band. It was a delightful combination and patrons felt extremely…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-14
Summary:

There was quite a full house last night at the Victoria Theatre when a combination bill was presented, the first part being the screening of Epoch 6 of 'The Count of Monte Christo' [sic], and a variety entertainment by the Cottrells. This masterpiece of Dumas has been correctly…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-24
Summary:

On Saturday and Sunday, there were record houses at the Victoria Theatre. The seventh epoch of Alexander Dumas' 'The Count of Monte Cristo' was screened. The photographic studios and the acting were a revelation. This movie is a masterpiece and the interest is sustained all along…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-01
Summary:

Alexandre Dumas famous romance, 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' comes to the Coronet Theatre as the feature attraction for the next week. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-10-01
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening Alexandre Dumas' 'The Count of Monte Cristo' as the feature attraction for the next week. The film promises a wonderful adventure story.