A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Coming to the World
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-02-28 - 1925-03-02
Summary:

Charles Dickens' 'Our Mutual Friend.'

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Headline: Today at 5.15 and 9.15 at the World
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-03 - 1925-03-04
Summary:

Charles Dickens' immortal masterpiece, 'Our Mutual Friend.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-02-28 - 1925-02-28
Summary:

Starting Wednesday 4th, Charles Dickens' 'Our Mutual Friend.' Plot and illustration included.

4
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-02 - 1917-10-04
Summary:

Tonight: 'The Chimes' from a great novel by Charles Dickens, Pathe's British, French and American Gazettes, and various Comics

5
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-10-01 - 1917-10-03
Summary:

On Oct 2, a great novel by Charles Dicken 'The Chimes' in 5 parts; Pathe's British, French & American Gazettes and various comics.

6
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-01 - 1917-10-01
Summary:

Coming screening of 'The Chimes' from a great novel by Charles Dickens, Pathe's British, French and American Gazettes, and various Comics

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-06 - 1925-03-06
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Charles Dickens' 'Our Mutual Friend.' With special music setting at reasonable prices.

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1919-05-21
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.

9
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-21 - 1916-07-22
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's photoplay 'The Mystery of the Woods' in 3 parts, 'One of the Bravest' in 2 parts, Pathe's British Gazette: 'Armoured Train at the Front', 'Temple Grounds at Nara' and 'When Love Took Wings' (Keystone); Coming film…

10
Headline: Picture Houses: Hongkong Theatre
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.

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Headline: Coming to the World Theatre on Wednesday
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-10-08 - 1923-10-10
Summary:

William Fox presents the crowned king of the drama, William Farnum in Charles Dickens' masterpiece, 'A Tale of Two Cities,' a colossal production of this sublime story of the French Revolution.

12
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-03-02 - 1925-03-02
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Asta Meilsen in 'The Golden Key.' Starting Wednesday next, Charles Dickens' novel 'Our Mutual Friend' (the best British Picture even seen.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre: 'The Chimes'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-03 - 1917-10-04
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Chimes', from the novel by Charles Dickens, played by Tom Terris, also, gazettes and comics; Matinee at Wednesday, 3rd Oct, 5.15 p.m.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-03 - 1925-03-05
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., the best British production ever seen in Hongkong, Charles Dickens' immortal masterpiece, 'Our Mutual Friend' in 8 reels. With special musical setting at moderate prices. By special request, romantic 'Koenigsmark' will be shown…

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Headline: Hongkong Theatre
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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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1925-03-02 - 1925-03-02
Summary:

Today and tomorrow only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Asta Mielsen [sic] in 'The Golden Key.' Usual prices. Starting Wednesday next, Charles Dickens' 'Our Mutual Friend.'

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Headline: Victoria Theatre: 'The Shielding Shadow'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-09-29 - 1917-09-29
Summary:

Screening of 'The Shielding Shadow' (final episode), 'Annals of the War, No. 3', British and American Gazettes, 'Man is Not Perfect'; Coming film:'The Chimes' from the novel by Charles Dickens, played by Tom Terris

18
Headline: Hongkong Theatre
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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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1925-03-07 - 1925-03-07
Summary:

Today only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Charles Dickens' 'Out Mutual Friend.' Don't miss your last chance. Starting tomorrow, Constance Talmadge in 'The Beauty Shop.' Usual prices.

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Headline: Hong Kong Telegraph News 1925-01-02
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-01-02
Summary:

Yesterday, Queen's Theatre screened a First National attraction 'Oliver Twist' featuring Jackie Coogan. The play was Frank Lloyd's adaptation of Charles Dickens' story.