A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-22 - 1917-03-22
Summary:

On Mar 23, Charlie Chaplin as 'Carmen' in 4 parts; also various comics.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-03-29 - 1917-03-31
Summary:

On Mar 30, forty minutes of laughter: Charlie Chaplin's Burlesque in 'Carmen' in 4 parts; Pathe's British & American Gazettes; 'Despised,' a beautiful drama in 2 parts; 'The Great War' and various comics.

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Headline: The Coronet: Telephone 1743.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-03-14 - 1921-03-17
Summary:

Today till Thursday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin's famous 'Burlesque on Carmen' [sic]. Also 'The Law of the Border,' Coronet Review and British Gazette.

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Headline: Tonight is Band-night at the Coronet
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-05 - 1921-10-05
Summary:

There being no show at Kowloon tonight, the Kowloon Orchestra will augment that of the little house, where a special comedy programme will be presented including Charlie Chaplin in 'Carmen' [sic]. This programme is for one night only as the Kowloon Musicians return to their own theatre…

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Headline: Priscilla Dean in Under Two Flags
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-06 - 1923-04-14
Summary:

April 6 Remarks: Teaser ad. The ad didn't mention the theatre's name, surmised from other ads. April 10 Remarks: Illustration included. April 11 & 14 Remarks: It's a Universal Jewel production. Photo included.

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Headline: Another Big Picture Coming to the World Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-07 - 1923-04-07
Summary:

Watch the opening day, Priscilla Dean in 'Under Two Flags,' a Universal-Jewel special production.

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Headline: Under Two Flags': A Fine Production
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-10
Summary:

Tomorrow, World Theatre is going to screen Universal-Jewel production entitled 'Under Two Flags' featuring Priscilla Dean. The film is based on Ouida's famous novel. The entire team of Universal City participating in the production lived in Algerian atmosphere where the action…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-04-11 - 1923-04-14
Summary:

Wed. 11th to Sat. 14th April at 5 & 9.15 p.m., Priscilla Dean in 'Under Two Flags,' a Universal Jewel production in 8 parts. Prices details included. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone 1337; Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-04-11 - 1923-04-14
Summary:

Wednesday 11th to Saturday 14th at 5 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Priscilla Dean in 'Under Two Flags,' Universal-Jewel special production in 8 parts. Prices of admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1; 5 p.m., $1.00 and 80 cents. Soldiers and sailors in uniform half-price to stalls at 9.15 p.m. show…

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Headline: World Theatre: Phone. 1337, Hongkong's Most Modern and Coolest Picture Palace.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-04-11 - 1923-04-14
Summary:

Wednesday 11th to Saturday 14th at 5 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., Priscilla Dean in 'Under Two Flags,' an Universal-Jewel special production in 8 parts. Prices of admission: 9.15 p.m., $1.50 and $1.00; 5 p.m., $1.00 and 80 cents. Soldiers and sailors in uniform half price to stalls at 9.15 p.m…