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: 1919-01-13 - 1919-01-15
Summary:

13th, 14th and 15th January, 9.15 p.m. performance, Annals of the War No. 56; 'Thou Shalt Not Covet,' written by James Oliver Curwood, produced by the Selig Polyscope Co.; 'Fatty's Reckless Fling.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-14
Summary:

A fine film 'Thou shalt Not Covet' is now screening at the Victoria Theatre. It is written by James Oliver Curwood. The Keystone Comedy with Fatty in the leading role is indeed very funny. The 2nd episode of 'The Count of Monte Cristo' will be screened on Thursday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-28 - 1919-04-29
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., a Triangle triumph, Olive Thomas in the big Thomas H. Ince production, 'Madcap Madge.' Also Fatty Arbuckle and Mabel Normand in 'Fatty and Mabel Adrift' and British Gazette Nos. 502-503. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-30 - 1919-04-30
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Olive Thomas in 'Madcap Madge.' Also Fatty Arbuckle and Mabel Normand in 'Fatty and Mabel Adrift' and British Gazette Nos. 502-503. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-25 - 1919-07-26
Summary:

July 25th, 26th and 27th, Elinor Glyn's 'Three Weeks.' Popular prices. Booking at Robinson's. July 25 Remarks: Another ad. on page 5.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-30 - 1919-08-02
Summary:

On Thursday night, the Victoria is projecting the world-famous novel of Goldsmith, 'The Vicar of Wakefield.' It is produced by Mr. Ward and associated with him is a wonderful cast. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-31 - 1919-07-31
Summary:

Showing Thursday to Sunday, Oliver Goldsmith's 'The Vigar of Wakefield' [sic], a picture in the A1 class. Don't miss seeing it. Today's matinee, the Prize Packets for the last time in Hongkong, in an entirely new programme. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-31
Summary:

The Vicar of Wakefield' adapted from the famous work of Goldsmith is going to be shown at the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-01 - 1919-08-02
Summary:

Showing Thursday to Sunday, Oliver Goldsmith's 'The Vicar of Wakefield,' a picture in the A1 class. Don't miss seeing it. Saturday's matinee: 'The Terror of the Range,' 5th and 6th episodes. Sunday's matinee: 'An Artist's Daughter.' Booking…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-01
Summary:

There was a packed house last night at the Victoria Theatre when Oliver Goldsmith's 'The Vicar of Wakefield' was screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-02
Summary:

Good audiences are attending the Victoria Theatre to see the 'Vicar of Wakefield' adapted from Goldsmith's famous novel.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-18
Summary:

Elaborate preparations are being made at Hongkong Theatre for the Christmas season, and a liberal treat is anticipated for the children on X'mas Day at 2.30 p.m. matinee. The splendid film 'Two men and a woman,' in five reels, is being screened until Friday, featuring Crystine…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-24 - 1919-12-29
Summary:

December 24th, 25th and 26th, Oliver Morosco presents Myrtle Stedman and Forrest Stanley in 'The Wild Olive,' an intense and fascinating love story in five parts. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-26
Summary:

Lovers of the Cinema have again this week a great variety of pictures to choose from, pictures which are guaranteed to appeal to both young and old. At the Coronet Theatre there is showing a really good circus story, at the Hongkong Theatre a tale of present day social life, and at the Victoria…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-14 - 1920-04-16
Summary:

Tonight, Olive Thomas in 'Indiscreet Corinne,' a Triangle comedy drama in 5 parts.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-14
Summary:

The Two Orphans,' the last magnificent production of William Fox which has been screened during the last four days at the Hongkong Theatre, has been drawing crowded houses. Today a new programme is issued including a splendid Triangle comedy entitled 'Indiscreet Corinne,' features…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-01 - 1920-05-04
Summary:

Tonight until Tuesday, Olive Thomas, the world's favourite star in 'An Even Break.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-01 - 1920-05-01
Summary:

Commencing tonight, Olive Thomas in the great sensational interesting drama, 'An Even Break.' Have you seen Olive Thomas, who has been acting in our big picture 'Indiscreet Corinne' and who charmed you with her beauty? The story is about a girl who exchanged the great white…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-29 - 1920-05-31
Summary:

Don't forget tonight, 'The Exploits of German Submarine U 35' and Olive Thomas in 'Toton.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-29 - 1920-06-01
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15, the world's famous and beautiful Olive Thomas in her most latest production in 6 parts, 'Toton.' Also showing 'The Exploits of German Submarine U35.'