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: 1911-10-10 - 1911-10-16
Summary:

All new films during the weeks; Performers: The Harmonious Huxhams, Harris-Vernon; Saturday & Sundays matinees at 4.20 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-17 - 1911-10-31
Summary:

All new films during the weeks, debut of Harris-Vernon; Saturady & Sundays matinees at 4.20 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-19
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre has been fortunate in securing the services of two fine dancers as Harrison and Vernon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-30
Summary:

Harris and Vernon, the clever American dancers at the Victoria Theatre gave a change of programme on Saturday night. The house was packed, and the artists received a great ovation. Some splendid films were also screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-10-15
Summary:

The re-appearance of Miss Addie Leigh at the Victoria Theatre has proved tremendously successful. Verne and Smith are also continuing to add to their popularity. The pictures this week are an excellent selection, leading place being taken by 'Shamus O'Brien,' depicting thrilling…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-26 - 1913-04-29
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Rose of Kentucky', 'The Sense of Smell' (comic), 'Looking for A Job' (comic), 'The Bobbie and The Bow-bow' (comic), 'Inquisitive William' (comic) and 'The Scottish Fighlands' (scenic); Also screening of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-03-31 - 1915-03-31
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Disappearance' or The Missing Man (4 parts, 6,000 ft), 'Estela Marina' and 'Bobby Masters His Nurse'; Orchestra in attendance

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-01 - 1915-04-01
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Disappearance' or The Missing Man (4 parts, 6,000 ft), 'Estela Marina' and 'Bobby Masters His Nurse'; Orchestra in attendance

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-19 - 1916-07-20
Summary:

Screening of 'Black Pearls' in 3 parts, 'A Charitable Mask' in 3 parts and 'Bobby' for 3 nights; Coming film: 'The Beetle Gang' and 'In the Gilded Cage'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-21 - 1916-07-21
Summary:

Screening of 'Black Pearls' in 3 parts, 'A Charitable Mask' in 3 parts and 'Bobby' tonight; Coming film: 'The Beetle Gang' and 'In the Gilded Cage'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-14 - 1916-08-15
Summary:

Tonight: 'Max Linder & His Rival', 'The Snaring of Wiffles', 'A Jealous Husband' (Keystone), 'Well Mended', 'Little Bobby'; Performance by Mabelle and Kitty

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-20 - 1916-09-22
Summary:

Screening of 'Neal of the Navy' (6th, 7th & 8th episodes), 'Gontran and the Ghosts' and 'Bobby and the Wine Bottle'; Full orchestra under the direction Prof. Gonzales

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-14 - 1918-08-14
Summary:

History repeats itself. When 'Thou Shalt Not' was produced in England some four months ago, upwards of a hundred copies of the film were put into circulation. Despite this fact, there were ‘kicks' from all over the country about the non-arrival of the film on the appointed day,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-20 - 1918-08-20
Summary:

Thursday, Friday and Saturday, August 22, 23 and 24, Mrs. Vernon Castle, the best known, best dressed woman in the world in the film that drew all London, 'Thou Shalt Not' or 'The Mark of Cain.' Book you seats early to avoid disappointment.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-21 - 1918-08-21
Summary:

August 22, 23 and 24, for three nights only, the film that drew all London, 'Thou Shalt Not' or 'The Mark of Cain' featuring Mrs. Vernon Castle. Film critiques by The Moving Picture World and The Exhibitors' Trade included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-22 - 1918-08-22
Summary:

August 22nd, 23rd and 24th, at 9.15 p.m. performance, Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'The Mark of Cain.' Free list entirely suspended on Saturday night. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-23 - 1918-08-24
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m. performance, Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'The Mark of Cain.' Free list entirely suspended on Saturday night. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-23
Summary:

A large audience enjoyed the good fare presented at the cinemas. The Gazettes, both British and American, were as interesting as ever, and Harold Harold 's 'The Tip.' A five part Pathe play 'The Mark of Cain' with Mrs. Vernon Castle and Antonio Moreno in the leading…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-21 - 1918-09-23
Summary:

Monday night, Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'Stranded in Arcady,' a story of the great outdoors. The only recent production that we can compare with it was 'Runaway Romany' and that was without the magnetic personality of Mrs. Castle.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-24 - 1918-09-25
Summary:

September 24th and 25th, 9.15 performance, Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'Stranded in Arcady.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'A Gasoline Wedding.' Booking at Anderson's.