A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-09 - 1915-08-10
Summary:

On Aug 10, a powerful drama 'Everyone His Own Destiny' in 3 parts, 'Wiffles Has Two Engagements'; Gazettes and Keystone Comics.

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-28
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre, on Friday, screened a war play of unusual interest: 'The Menace,' which is not only staged and mounted in the Film d'Art Company's best manner, but which unfolds a most strikingly ingenious plot. There was also a new Gazette, equal is point of quality to…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-25
Summary:

There was a good attendance at the Victoria Theatre last night when the first two episodes of the new serial 'Adventures of J. Rufus Wallingford' were shown. These pictures are considerably above the level of the ordinary American serial, and should be seen. The current programme also…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-09-06
Summary:

Victoria Theatre patrons were afforded a variation of picture programme by two Manchester Regiment stars Herb Burton and Jack Canavan. It's a comedy programme from a splendid three-part picture featuring Prince, 'Whiffles' Mascot Umbrella.' The Gazette was very interesting.…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-08
Summary:

The 'Sons of Satan' was the principal item of the programme at the Victoria Theatre last night, besides a gazette number, portraying many live war incidents, always welcomed with the audiences. Wiffles picture 'Wiffles Has Married a Wealthy Wife' was very interesting.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-20
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow the Hongkong Theatre is showing 'The Tongues of Men' a fine drama by Edward Childs Carpenter. Film plot included. Film version of Charles Dickens' 'Great Expectations' will be screened soon.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-20
Summary:

Constance Collier, the famous London Star was in 'The Tongues of Men' which will appear in Hongkong Theatre on Wednesday. Another renowned novelist's romantic picture, 'Great Expectations' by Charles Dickens, will be screened on Saturday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-21 - 1919-05-23
Summary:

21st, 22nd and 23rd May, showing Paramount feature in 5 parts from Charles Dickens' famous novel, 'Great Expectations,' featuring Louise Huff and Jack Pickford. Also various comics. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-21
Summary:

Charles Dickens' famous novel 'Great Expectations' will be screened this afternoon and tonight at the Hongkong Theatre, instead of 'The Tongues of Men' which has been put off.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-21 - 1919-05-23
Summary:

May 21, 22 and 23, showing Paramount feature 5 parts, from Charles Dickens famous novel, 'Great Expectations,' featuring Louise Huff and Jack Pickford. Also various Comics. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-22
Summary:

Louise Huff and Jack Pickford, the two principal roles in Charles Dickens' 'Great Expectations,' have proved the predicted success in Yesterday's show in Hongkong Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-24
Summary:

Screening of Charles Dickens' 'Great Expectations' and excellent supporting comedies. Another fine Triangle film, 'The Missing Links' featuring Norma Talmadge, will be shown tonight.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-31 - 1919-06-04
Summary:

31st May, 1st, 2nd and 3rd June, showing Paramount photoplay in 5 parts, Pauline Frederick in 'The Love That Lives' and various Comics. Tuesday 3rd June, matinee at 5 p.m., by special request, showing 'Lost and Won' (Paramount photoplay 5 parts). Booking at the Theatre. June…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-03 - 1919-06-03
Summary:

Matinee at 5 p.m., today (Tuesday), 3rd June, by special request, 'Great Expectations' in 5 parts by Charles Dickens, featuring the great and beautiful star Louise Huff. See it for the last time. For one matinee only.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-03 - 1919-06-04
Summary:

Tonight, Pauline Frederick in 'The Love That Lives,' Paramount photoplay in 5 parts and comics. Today matinee at 5 p.m., by request, showing Charles Dickens' play in 5 parts, 'Great Expectations.' Wednesday 4th, Thursday 5th and Friday 6th, June, 'Mr. Grex of Monte…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1921-10-22 - 1921-10-24
Summary:

The Weaker Sex,' 'Start the Show' and Topical Budget. October 24 Remarks: Last performances of 'The Weaker Sex,' featuring Dorothy Dalton, Chas. Ray, Louise Glaum, Robert McKim and J. Barney Sherry. Also showing Rolin Cartoon, Comedies & Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-24 - 1921-10-24
Summary:

Tonight at 5.45 and 9.15, last performances of 'The Weaker Sex,' with the wonderful cast, Dorothy Dalton, Chas. Ray, Louise Glaum, Robert McKim and J. Barney Sherry. Also showing Rolin, Cartoon comedies and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-24 - 1921-10-24
Summary:

Tonight at 5.45 and 9.15, last performances of 'The Weaker Sex' featuring Dorothy Dalton, Charles Ray, Louise Glaum, Robert McKim and J. Barney Sherry. Also showing Rolin and cartoon comedies and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-12-20 - 1922-12-21
Summary:

Today at 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray in 'The Busher,' Comedy & Gazette. The Italian Grand Opera Company tomorrow, 'Carmen.' Booking at Moutrie's and at Theatre. December 20-21 Remarks: On page 4 and 7, others ads. On 'Carmen' only.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-20 - 1922-12-20
Summary:

Today 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Charles Ray in 'The Busher.' Also Comedy and Gazette. Watch for our Xmas programmes.