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: 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.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-26 - 1924-08-27
Summary:

Today & tomorrow for two days only, a double comedy feature programme. Charles Ray in 'An Old Fashioned Boy,' and Jack Pickford in 'Burglar by Proxy,' a First National attraction.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-26 - 1924-08-26
Summary:

Today and tomorrow for two days only at usual times, at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Thomas H. Ince presents Charles Ray in 'An Old Fashioned Boy.' Also a First National attraction, Jack Pickford in 'Burglar by Proxy.' Coming Soon, 'Humoresque.'

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-26 - 1924-08-27
Summary:

Today and tomorrow 2 days only, a double feature programme, Charles Ray in 'An Old Fashioned Boy' and Jack Pickford in 'Burglar by Proxy.'

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Headline: Coronet Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-26
Summary:

Coronet Theatre is offering two smaller attractions this evening. The two pictures are 'Burglar by Proxy' and 'An Old Fashioned Boy,' the former featuring Jack Pickford and the latter Charles Ray.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-08-26
Summary:

Coronet Theatre will be screening two smaller attractions this evening, instead of showing one big film. The first one will be 'Burglar by Proxy' featuring Jack Pickford. The second one will be 'An Old Fashioned Boy' featuring Charles Ray. They will be shown for two days only…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-26
Summary:

Breaking away from the local custom of showing one big feature film in each programme, the Coronet Theatre is beginning this evening to offer two pictures, fairly evenly balanced, as the attraction for the next two days. These two pictures are 'Burglar by Proxy' and 'An Old…

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-26 - 1924-08-27
Summary:

Today and tomorrow for 2 days only, Charles Ray in 'An Old Fashioned Boy' and Jack Pickford in 'Burglar by Proxy.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-08-27
Summary:

Showing in the Coronet Theatre again this evening is the excellent double programme comprising 'An Old Fashioned Boy,' starring Charles Ray, and 'Burglar by Proxy,' starring Jack Pickford.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-08-27
Summary:

Showing at the Coronet Theatre this evening is the double programme comprising 'An Old Fashioned Boy,' starring Charles Ray, and 'Burglar by Proxy,' starring Jack Pickford.