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: 1908-08-24
Summary:

At the Alexandra Cinema-Theatre on Saturday evening a very large and enthusiastic audience gathered to witness the farewell performances of Miss Violet Russel and Little Thelma, who have had just concluded a two months' successful engagement with the management of the above theatre.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-09-12
Summary:

Numbers of singers, including Miss Rosita Diralda, Miss Violet Russel, orchestra under Mr F. Gonzales, Mr Donald Harvey, Mr Harry Gould, Mr Leckie, Signor Torras, Miss Giralda, had been performed and number of films had been shown in the middle of the events, firstly 'Her first Bike Ride,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-11-03
Summary:

There was a bumper house at the Victoria Cinematograph on Sunday evening, when Miss P.E. Macdonald held her benefit performance. Mille Cecilia and Mr L. Verard continue to please the large audiences while Miss Violet Russell and Little Thelma are great favourites. The pictures thrown on the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-22
Summary:

Those who love to see the best spirit of the West in a photoplay should not miss 'Eastward Ho!' which opens tonight at the World Theatre. William Russell has made one of his greatest hits in this thrilling Fox picture. In addition, the latest Tropical Budget news will also be screened…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-11-22 - 1922-11-25
Summary:

5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Russell in 'Eastward Ho!' pictured from the novel by the well-known author William M. Raine, a William Fox production. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., Charles Hutchison in 'Hurricane Hutch.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-01 - 1922-12-02
Summary:

William Fox presents William Russell in 'The Challenge of the Law.'

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Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-02
Summary:

William Russell's latest William Fox production, 'The Challenge of the Law' will be screened at the World Theatre tomorrow. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-04 - 1922-12-05
Summary:

Today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., William Fox presents 'The Challenge of the Law' featuring William Russell. 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., 'Hurricane Hutch.' Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-12-13 - 1922-12-13
Summary:

Wednesday to Saturday 13th to 16th December. 5.15 and 9.15 p.m., Max Linder in 'Seven Years Bad Luck' in 5 parts. Also round one 'The Leather Pusher [sic].' 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., William Russell in 'Challenge of the Law.' Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-06-16
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-07
12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-07-21
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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-09-29 - 1923-10-02
Summary:

3 nights only, commencing Wednesday night, October 3, Forbes Russell Comedy Company. Wednesday night, Romance; Thursday night, Bluebeard's Eighth Wife; Friday night, farewell performance: Peg o' My Heart. Popular prices: $3, $2 and $1. Booking at Moutrie's and Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-03 - 1923-10-03
Summary:

The Coronet: Charles Ray in 'A Tailor-Made Man.' At 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15. Usual prices. The Star: Tonight at 5.30, 'An Accidental Honeymoon.' At 9.15, Forbes Russell Comedy Co. in 'Romance.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-04 - 1923-10-04
Summary:

The Coronet: Charles Ray in 'A Tailor-Made Man.' At 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15. Usual prices. The Star: Tonight at 5.30, 'An Accidental Honeymoon.' At 9.15, Forbes Russell Comedy Co. presents 'Bluebeard's Eighth Wife.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-04 - 1923-10-05
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, Forbes Russell Comedy Company presents 'Bluebeard's Eighth Wife,' the comedy by Arthur Wimperia that made all London laugh. Tomorrow, 'Peg o' My Heart.' Popular prices $3, $2 and $1. Booking at the Moutrie's and Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-10-05 - 1923-10-05
Summary:

The Coronet: Charles Ray in 'A Tailor-Made Man.' At 2.15, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15. Usual prices. The Star: Tonight at 5.30, 'An Accidental Honeymoon.' At 9.15, Forbes Russell Co. farewell performance, 'Peg o' My Heart.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-12 - 1923-11-12
Summary:

Today at 5.30 p.m., 'Human Hearts.' At 9.15 p.m., The Forbes Russell Co. presents Miss Niqua Lewis in Paddy the Next Best Thing. Prices: $3, $2 and $1.50.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-13
Summary:

The Forbe-Russell Company appear in 'Secrets' tonight at the Star. Miss Niqua Lewis has a fine part in this play. Tomorrow night's bill is 'The Naughty Wife.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-11-13 - 1923-11-13
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Forbes Russell Co. in 'Secrets.' At 5.30 p.m., film matinee, 'Human Hearts.'