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: 1911-08-08
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre an excellent programme was provided. The Donnellys were, as usual, very pleasing, and a dance by Little Bessie was much appreciated. One of the best pictures was 'The Hobble Skirt,' which excited considerable mirth. Other films depicted an incident from the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-28 - 1919-04-28
Summary:

Tonight! Bessie Love in her happy play 'A Little Sister of Everybody.' April 28 and 29 remarks: 'Wiffles Advances the Time.' Matinee: 'A Mormon Maid' by Paul West with Mae Murray. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-28 - 1919-04-30
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Bessie Love in her happy play, 'A Little Sister of Everybody.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-28 - 1919-04-30
Summary:

Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 28, 29 and 30 at 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Bessie Love in her happy play, 'A Little Sister of Everybody.' Also 'Wiffles Advances the Time.' Thursday, matinee 1st May at 5.15 p.m., 'A Mormon Maid' by Paul West with Mae Murray.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-28 - 1919-04-30
Summary:

3 nights only, Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, April 23, 29 and 30 at 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Bessie Love in her happy play, 'A Little Sister of Everybody.' 'Wiffles Advances the Time.' Thursday matinee 1st, May at 5.15 p.m., 'A Mormon Maid' by Paul West with Mac […

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-29
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre is now being screened 'A Little Sister of Everybody,' in which the dainty Pathe star, Bessie Love, appears at her best. In the midst of the war pictures and the problem picture and the sky pictures, comes now the sweet and winsome Bessie Love in what they are…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-29
Summary:

A brief review on the 'House of Hate.' A new play 'A Little Sister of Everybody' started last night and will continue till tomorrow, in which the Dainty Pathe Star, Bessie Love takes the leading role. 'Hands up!' featuring Ruth Roland will be screened soon.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-19 - 1919-11-24
Summary:

Tonight, Pathe presents Bessie Love in 'Carolyn of the Corners,' an extra-selected photoplay in 5 parts. Booking at Anderson's. November 22 Remarks: Today's matinee, episodes 5 and 6 of 'The Tiger's Trail.'

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-20 - 1919-11-22
Summary:

The most charming creation of the screen Bessie Love in her latest and greatest extra selected photoplay 'Carolyn of the Corners.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-20 - 1919-11-22
Summary:

Bessie Love in 'Carolyn of the Corners' at the Victoria tonight, Friday 21st. November 21 Remarks: On page 10, another ad. on Pathe's 'Carolyn of the Corners.' Booking at Anderson's. November 22 Remarks: On page 10, another ad. on Pathe's 'Carolyn of the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-21
Summary:

Carolyn of the Corners' starring Bessie Love, is one of the best examples of what is popularly called a 'look-up' picture. It will be screened at the Victoria. Bessie Love is recalled by thousands of motion picture lovers in 'A Little Sister of Everybody,' 'How…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-21
Summary:

Carolyn of the Corners,' an Extra Selected Star Photoplay, featuring Bessie Love, which will be shown at the Victoria Theatre tonight, is a screen adaptation of Ruth Bellmore Endicott's novel of the same name. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-11-21
Summary:

Carolyn of the Corners' is a story of the rugged Maine country directed by Robert Thornby, starring Bessie Love, will be shown at Victoria Theatre tonight. Film synopsis included.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-22 - 1919-11-24
Summary:

Tonight, Pathe presents Bessie Love in 'Carolyn of the Corners,' an extra-selected photoplay in five parts. Matinee: episodes 5 and 6 of 'The Tiger's Trail.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-22
Summary:

Nearly a half million persons, it is estimated, have been charmed, comforted and inspired by 'Carolyn of the Corners,' Ruth Bellmore Endicott's novel. The screen story with Bessie Love as the heroine and issued as a Pathe Extra Selected Star Photoplay, is sure of greater…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-25 - 1919-11-27
Summary:

Tonight, seventh and eighth episodes of 'The Tiger's Trail.' Also, comic and British Gazette. Booking at Anderson's. November 26 remarks: Matinee: Bessie Love in 'Carolyn of the Corners.'

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-25 - 1919-11-27
Summary:

Tonight, seventh and eighth episodes of 'The Tiger's Trail.' Also comic and British Gazette. Booking at Anderson's. November 26 Remarks: Today's matinee, Bessie Love in 'Carolyn of the Corners.' November 27 Remarks: Today's matinee, Gladys Hulette in…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-12 - 1919-12-27
Summary:

Pathe presents Virginia Pearson with Sheldon Lewis in 'The Bishop's Emeralds,' an extra selected star photoplay in 6 acts. December 24 remarks: 'The Bishop's Emeralds' is based on the work of novelist Captain Townley. December 24 remarks: Matinee: Vernon Castle in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-13 - 1919-12-13
Summary:

Special programmes of pictures and music everyday during the holidays. December 24th at 5.15 p.m., Vernon [sic] Castle in 'The Mysterious Client.' X'mas day at 2.15 and 4.30 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life.' Boxing day at 2.15 and 5 p.m., Bessie Love in…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-25 - 1919-12-25
Summary:

Tonight's capital bill, 'The Bishop's Emeralds' featuring Virginia Pearson, a dramatic story of English life. Matinees: today at 4.30 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life' and children's raffle at 1 p.m.; boxing day at 2.15 and 5 p.m., Bessie Love in…