A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-02-27
Summary:

A fine film entitled the 'Queen's Necklace,' which illustrates a chapter of French history, is to be shown at the Victoria Theatre tonight. The case of the diamond necklace was a historical scandal which took place about 1785, in the reign of the ill-fated Louis XVI and Marie…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-17 - 1916-01-19
Summary:

The drama in 3 parts, 'Neath the Lion's Paw,' on Tuesday, 18th January, 1916. A small drama, 'The Fisher Girl's Folly.' Interesting pictures including 'The Potoroo Bat' and 'Russian Army in Snow Clad Mountains.' Pathe's British Gazette…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-01-20 - 1916-01-22
Summary:

The great Pathe masterpiece in 5 parts, 'The Price of Discipline,' on Friday, 21th January. Marie Fromet is featured. Interesting pictures including 'The Fantastic Umbrella' and 'In the Woods of Mortain.' Pathe's British Gazette included. Comic including '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-03-25 - 1916-03-25
Summary:

The Great Chaplin Picture on Sunday, 26th March. Marie Dressler, Mabel Normand and the Keystone police are featured. A grand gala night for the H.K. overseas on Thursday, 30th March. Melbourne comedy. Charlie Chaplin's 'Night Out' also included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-05-08 - 1916-05-10
Summary:

Dolly of the Dailies' [sic], sequel to 'What Happened to Mary,' in 3 parts and 'Professor Millar's Vision' in 2 parts on Tuesday, 9th May, 1916. Interesting pictures including 'French Troops near Salonica.' Pathe's British gazette included. Comedies…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-20 - 1919-02-21
Summary:

February 19, 20, 21 and 22 at 9.15 p.m., 'The Count of Monte Cristo' epoch 7 ‘The last Exploits of Caderousse.' In this epoch there are some very fine photographic studies and the acting is superb. 'A Wiffles Family Intrigue,' two parts of undiluted mirth, well shaken up…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-22 - 1919-02-26
Summary:

February 24, 25 and 26 at 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Baby Marie Osborne in 'A Daughter of the West.' Matinee on Thursday February 27 at 5.15 p.m., 'The Slander' (by special request). Coming, Fredony & Vaudeville Co.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-26
Summary:

There was a fine 5-part picture 'A Daughter of the West' with Baby Marie Osborne being seen to advantage this film. A Comic 'Jerry's Million' was very amusing. Audiences in Victoria Theatre were well satisfied.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-02-27 - 1919-02-28
Summary:

February 27 and 28, March 1 and 2, 9.15 p.m., Pathe News No. 26. 'The Count of Monte Cristo' final epoch ‘The Punishment.' Matinee Sunday, March 2 at 6 p.m., 'Mrs. Plum's Pudding' featuring Marie Tempest.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-08 - 1919-03-12
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Fredony and Vaudeville Co. Complete change of programme. Fredony presents, The Cosmopolitan Symphony, impersonating the world's greatest composers. Mlle Asta Ericksen, a soprano with wonderful voice. Miss Leona in her dancing creations. Selected picture programme. '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-10
Summary:

This evening at the Victoria a complete change of programme will be submitted by Fredony and his company of entertainers. The Cosmopolitan Symphony will be presented by the Victoria Orchestra under Fredony's direction. Mdlle Leoma and Asta Ericksen will perform dancing and singing. A three…

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-13 - 1919-03-15
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Gladys Hulette and Creighton Hale in 'For Sale,' a strong story of today in 5 parts. Fredony in his protean novelty, 'The Man in the Clock' with 5 characters and 29 changes. Miss Asta Ericksen in new songs and Melle Leona in American Cake…

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-27 - 1919-03-29
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., a comedy night, Charlie Chaplin in 'Shoulder Arms,' 2 reels of greatest fun. Harold Lloyd in 'An Ozark Romance.' Toto, the mobile man, in 'An Enemy of Soap.' Prices $1.50, $1.00 and 70 cents. Matinee. Sunday, March 30th at 6 p.m., 'Shadow and…

14
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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-19 - 1919-06-20
Summary:

Those who love children and wish to witness versatile acting by little folks should see, (tonight) 'Cupid By Proxy,' with Baby Marie Osborne in title role. A delightful, musical treat by Italian artistes: song, mandolin, flute, contrabass, etc. Today's matinee, 'The Education…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-06-23 - 1919-06-25
Summary:

Tonight, more thrilling episodes of 'Hands Up,' episode 13: 'The Third and Last Warning,' and episode 14: 'The Oracle's Decree.' A beautiful scenic and side splitting Harold Lloyd Comedy. Wednesday matinee, Baby Marie Osborne in 'Cupid by Proxy.'…

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

Little Mary Sunshine' can weep with bitter tears. Admirers of Baby Marie Osborne, the Pathe screen star, will be pleasantly surprised by the strong emotional role in which this little girl appears in her new play, 'The Voice of Destiny,' which will be shown in Victoria Theatre for…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-24 - 1919-09-26
Summary:

Tonight 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Baby Marie Osborne in 'The Voice of Destiny.' Tomorrow's matinee, Fannie Ward in 'Her Strange Wedding.' September 25 & 26 Remarks: Popular Prize Packets in new songs and dances.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-25
Summary:

Prize Packets' was back to the Victoria Theatre for a few nights. While the programme which included the picture 'The Voice of Destiny' starring Baby Marie Osborne will continue.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-09-25 - 1919-09-26
Summary:

Prize Packets at the Victoria tonight, also Baby Marie Osborne in 'The Voice of Destiny.'