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: 1904-07-14 - 1904-07-15
Summary:

Metropole Theatre introduced more new artistes by the Ware and Ross Entertainers including Miss Dora Grey, Jack Glynne, The Leopolds, Miss Gertie Maisie, Tom Morcomb, Hugh McCormick, Jas. Christie, Walter Keene, Charlie Jones and the Bioscope. Price and schedule included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1904-07-16 - 1904-07-16
Summary:

Metropole Theatre introduced more new artistes by the Ware and Ross Entertainers tonight including Miss Dora Grey, Jack Glynne, The Leopolds, Miss Gertie Maisie, Tom Morcomb, Hugh McCormick, Jas. Christie, Walter Keene, Charlie Jones and the Bioscope. Price and schedule included.

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Headline: Victoria Hall
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-27 - 1912-09-30
Summary:

New pictures this week; Dramatic film: 'A Wedding Gift', 'Hatred of the Music Hall', 'Love and Science'; Comic: 'Let us be Divorced'; Picture: 'A Good Watch Dog'; Coming next week: 'Prince Charlie at Culloden', 'Shamus O'Brien…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-10-05
Summary:

The special feature at the Victoria picture show tonight is a 2,800 feet historical film entitled 'Jacobites,' a story of Prince Charlie, Bonnie Mary and the battle of Culloden. The picture will be exhibited for a few nights only.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-19 - 1913-09-22
Summary:

Films screening of 'Charlie Colms and the Dancer's Necklace' (in 2 parts), 'The Smuggler's Wife', 'Gaumont Graphic', 'Cowboy's day out', 'An Excellent Testimonial' and 'The Masked Door'; Coming: 'Lost in the Sea…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-10 - 1915-11-10
Summary:

Screening of a Broadway Favorites Features 'Midnight at Maxims'; Also screening of Charles Chaplin's 'The Property Man' (2 parts); Music perofrmance

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-10 - 1915-11-11
Summary:

Screening of a Broadway Favorites Features 'Midnight at Maxims' with special music and a spectacular cabaret show; Also screening of Charles Chaplin's 'The Property Man' (2 parts)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-11 - 1915-11-12
Summary:

Screening of a Broadway Favorites Features 'Midnight at Maxims'; And Charlie Chaplin's film

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-12 - 1915-11-12
Summary:

Last time to see the screening of a Broadway Favorites Features 'Midnight at Maxims' with special music and a spectacular cabaret show; Also screening of Charles Chaplin's 'The Property Man' (2 parts)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-19 - 1915-11-19
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Flight that Save' (3 parts) and 'The Sporting Chances' (2 parts); Screening of Pathe's Gazette; Also some comic pictures; Coming film: 'Midnight at Maxims' and Charley Chaplin

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-20 - 1915-11-20
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Flight that Save' (3 parts) and 'The Sporting Chances' (2 parts); Screening of Pathe's Gazette; Also some comic pictures; Coming film: 'Midnight at Maxims' and Charley Chaplin

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Headline: Charlie Chaplin
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-20
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin is the best paid moving pictures person in the world, who gets £30,000 a month, £360,000 per annum. He rejected an offer in London.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-21
Summary:

The Flower Girl' with Maisie Fromet of 'Les Miserables' playing the leading role will be screened upon request at the Victoria Theatre. Some very costly films of Charlie Chaplin have been secured by the management and will be shown later.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-24
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin is coming to the Victoria Theatre under the condition that the proceeds of his appearance were equally divided between the Actor's Fund of America and Variety Artists' Federation of England. He will be seen in 'Tilly's Punctured Romance.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-25 - 1916-03-25
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin, Mabel Normand, Marie Dressler and the Keystone police in 'Tilly's Punctured Romance' commencing tomorrow

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-25 - 1916-03-27
Summary:

Film screening of 'Tilly's Punctured Romance' (6 reels) featuring Charlie Chaplin, Mabel Normand, Marie Dressler

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-25 - 1916-03-29
Summary:

A Variety Entertainment organised by the Hong Kong Branch, Oversea Club will be given in the Victoria Theatre, including Tom Melbourne Comedy Company, Charlie Chaplin's Night Out and the War Pictures

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-25
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin is soon to make his appearance in Hong Kong with the picture 'Tilly's Punctured Romance.' Mabel Normand is at her best in one of the leading parts, supported by Mike Newman. Features to be shown 'The Victoria Cross' from London Cosmo Company, 'The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-27
Summary:

Charlie Chaplin's 'Tilly's Punctured Romance' was greatly enjoyed. Charlie has a close-runner in the comedy line in this film with Marie Dressler who is as much an outstanding character as he is. Another role that attracts attention is taken by Mabel Normand who was favoured…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-28 - 1916-03-28
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Hearts and Swords' (2 parts), 'High Spots in Broadway' and 'Tilly's Punctured Romance'