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: 1916-06-05
Summary:

The crowded houses of Saturday and Sunday again testified to the popularity of Pathe's wonderful film 'The Exploits of Elaine.' 'The Lady of the Camelia' [sic] and Charlie Chaplin's 'Caught in a Cabaret' will be screened soon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-06 - 1916-06-06
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Lady Camille' (5 reels), 'Port of Salonica' (War Series), 'True Love Never Did Run Smooth' and 'Rabid Rabbit'; Boxing and fencing performances

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-07 - 1916-06-08
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Lady Camille' (5 reels), 'Port of Salonica' (War Series), 'True Love Never Did Run Smooth' and 'Rabid Rabbit'; Boxing and fencing performances

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-07
Summary:

One of the best feature films ever screened at the Victoria Theatre is the 'Lady of the Camille [sic] .'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-07
Summary:

The main feature at the Victoria Theatre is 'The Lady Camille,' which is adapted from the story by Dumas. There was also a good string of comic pictures which were fully enjoyed, and a film entitled 'The Port of Salonica,' a good war picture.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-25
Summary:

A new programme was introduced at the Victoria Theatre last night, the best feature of which was a cinematograph version of Lucien Rosenberg's [sic] 'Zizi.' The third and fourth episodes of the American serial 'The Broken Coin' were given, and in addition, some good…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-19 - 1917-05-19
Summary:

Screening of 'Alsace', adapted from the play by Gaston Leroux and Lucien Camille, featuring Madame Rejane, also Comic films and Gazettes

8
Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-09 - 1919-01-11
Summary:

January 9-12. Haddon Chambers' Masterpiece 'The Idler.' A brilliant little comedy 'Lucien Lucette' and British Gazette No. 484. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-09 - 1919-01-11
Summary:

January 9th, 10th, 11th and 12th at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Haddon Chambers' masterpiece, 'The Idler.' Also a brilliant little comedy, 'Lucien, Lucette' and British Gazette No. 484. Booking at Robinson's.

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-09 - 1919-01-11
Summary:

January 9, 10, 11 and 12 at 6 and 9.15 p.m., Haddon Chambers' masterpiece 'The Idler,' a brilliant little comedy 'Lucien, Lucette,' and British Gazette No. 484. Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-01 - 1919-02-05
Summary:

3rd, 4th and 5th February at 9.15 p.m., Annals of the War No. 58; 'A Multi-Millionaire,' after the play of Mr. Joseph Remand Renaud; 'Lucien in Packing Case.' Manila string band will be in attendance on Tuesday the 4th February at 9.15 p.m. Matinees, every Wednesday and…

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-03 - 1919-02-05
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The End of the War' upon the screen (see special advertisement) and 'The Effects of Transfusion' (Lucien Comedy). Thursday, at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. for one day only, 'The Yankee Way.'

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-03 - 1919-02-04
Summary:

February 3, 4 and 5, 9.15 p.m. performance, Annals of the War No. 58. 'A Multi-Millionaire' after the play of Mr. Joseph Remand Renaud, 'Lucien in Parking Case.' The Manila String Band will be in attendance on Tuesday February 4 at 9.15 p.m. Matinees every Wednesday and…

14
Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-04 - 1919-02-05
Summary:

Today: 'The End of the War' upon the screen. 'The Effects of Transfusion' ('Lucien' Comedy) and 'The Yankee Way.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-02-04 - 1919-02-05
Summary:

Annals of the War No. 58. 'A Multi Millionaire' after the play of Mr. Joseph Remand Renaud, 'Lucien in Packing Case.' Manila String Band will be in attendance. Schedule included. Booking at Anderson's.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-04 - 1919-02-05
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The End of the War,' upon the screen; 'The Effects of Transfusion' ('Lucien' comedy). Thursday at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Yankee Way.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-05
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre tonight, Valeska Suratt will appear in 'The New York Peacock,' a five-reel drama written by Mary Murillo and produced by the Fox Film Company. It has taken valuable suggestions from 'Camille,' 'The Easiest Way,' and other works. Film synopsis…

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-12
Summary:

Reputation' the Universal super feature which is to be shown at the Coronet Theatre will establish Priscilla Dean as the actress of the screen. This is the opinion of reviewers in other cities who have seen the production and who say that it excels even 'The Virgin of Stamboul'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-09-29
Summary:

Frank Mayo's 'The Blazing Trail,' written by Mann Page and Izola Forrester and adapted to the screen by Lucien Hubbard, will be shown at the Hongkong Theatre. Robert Thornby directed its filming at Universal City. Lilian Rich plays opposite the star while Mary Philbin, Ray Ripley…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-30
Summary:

Frank Mayor's vigorous screen personality will exert an unusual magnetism at the Hongkong Theatre today when the popular star makes his first local appearance in 'The Blazing Trail,' a Universal photodrama. It was written by Mann Page and Izola Forrester and adapted to the screen…