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: 1918-07-08
Summary:

The Ginks' opened a bright season at the Victoria Theatre last night and delighted all who witnessed their program. Mr. Billy Watson, Miss Violet Harley, and Miss Jeanie James all gave attractive performances. In connection with 'The Ginks,' there were some cinematograph films,…

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Headline: The Ginks
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-09
Summary:

The performance of the Ginks at the Victoria Theatre was very good. Miss Violet Harley and Billy Weston became an instant favourite. The clever fooling of Sylvesters in their Military duet also gained hearty appreciation and the two episodes of 'Judex?' [sic] increased the interest.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-05 - 1919-05-07
Summary:

Tonight, our new vaudeville artist, Billy and Doris Harley have everything and they are young and good to look at.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-05 - 1919-05-07
Summary:

3 nights only, a Splendid Pathe Gold Rooster Play. Helene Chadwick and Antonio Moreno in 'The Angel Factory.' Also a Toto comedy entitled 'Do Husbands Deceive?' Billy and Doris Harley: the Anglo-American entertainers. 'A Daughter of the Jungles' featuring Wellington…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-05 - 1919-05-07
Summary:

3 nights only, commencing Monday, May 5th, a splendid Pathe Gold Rooster play, Helene Chadwick and Antonio Moreno in 'The Angel Factory.' Also a Toto comedy entitled 'Do Husbands Deceive?' Matinee, Thursday. May 8th at 5.15 p.m., 'A Daughter of the Jungles'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-05
Summary:

Described as 'England's Representative Musical Comedy and Dancing Actors' Billy and Doris Harley, who open at the Victoria Theatre tonight, certainly appear to act up to their name judging from the way that they have just recently taken Manila by storm. Their acting is clean and…

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

Performances of Billy & Doris Harley at the Victoria Theatre tonight.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-05 - 1919-05-07
Summary:

Tonight, our new vaudeville artistes, Billy and Doris Harley have everything: class, snap, grace, and they are young and good to look at.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-05 - 1919-05-07
Summary:

3 nights only, commencing Monday, May 5th, a splendid Pathe Gold Booster play, Helene Chadwick and Antonio Moreno in 'The Angel Factory.' Also, a Toto Comedy entitled 'Do Husband Deceive.' This comedy is fully guaranteed for laughs, no matter if the temperature is 100 in the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-06 - 1919-05-07
Summary:

Tonight, our new vaudeville artistes, Billy and Doris Harley.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-12 - 1919-05-14
Summary:

House Peters in 'The Hand of Peril' in 5 parts and various comics. Matinee, 'Just Jim' featuring Harley [sic] D. Carey. Ruth Roland in a Pathe cyclonic serial 'Hands Up.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-20 - 1919-09-24
Summary:

Special children's matinee of 'King Lear' and 'The Tiger Woman.' September 24 remarks: Billy and Doris Harley in all their latest songs and dances. Theda Bara in 'The Tiger Woman. ' Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-23 - 1919-09-23
Summary:

Billy and Doris Harley, the smartest English song and dance artistes ever seen in the Far East. Booking at Robinson's.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-23 - 1919-09-23
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, for two nights only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., expensive and exclusive engagement of Billy and Doris Harley, presenting the refined side of singing and dancing, after a record-breaking 16 weeks engagement in Manila. No increase in prices.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-23
Summary:

With characteristic enterprise the management of the popular Coronet Theatre has secured a couple of artists who have made their name the synonym of bright and enjoyable amusement throughout the East: Billy and Doris Harley.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-23 - 1919-09-23
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, September 23 and 24, for two nights only at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., exclusive and expensive engagement of 'Billy and Doris Harley,' the smartest English song and dance artists ever seen in the Far East. Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-24 - 1919-09-24
Summary:

Billy and Doris Harley. Also 'The Tiger Woman.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-24 - 1919-09-24
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Billy and Doris Harley in all their latest songs and dances. Also Theda Bara in 'The Tiger Woman.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-24
Summary:

Those who have not seen 'The Tiger Woman,' now being screened at the Coronet Theatre, should decide without further delay to witness it. It is a really magnificent film, quite in line with the high standard set by the Coronet management. Billy and Doris Harley are also very pleasing in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-24 - 1919-09-24
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Billy and Doris Harley in all their latest songs and dances. Theda Bara in 'The Tiger Woman.' Usual prices. Booking at Robinson's.