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: 1912-09-14 - 1912-09-21
Summary:

Two performances nightly, the great film 'Tom Butler'; great success of Baley and Patsy; debut at matinee on Sunday, 15th, 6 p.m. of the great acrobats; The Solotoroffs.

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Headline: Victoria Hall
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-16 - 1912-09-17
Summary:

Two performances nightly. Showing 'Tom Butler' and performance by Bayle and Patsy

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-09-16
Summary:

Films, which are projecting this week at the Victoria, notably the one entitled 'Tom Butler,' are excellent. Bayle and Patsey are introducing some more new songs. The Solotoroffs, in their marvellous juggling turn got a good reception.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-16
Summary:

A particularly fine picture is being shown at the Victoria Theatre entitled 'Tom Butler.' The film, which is 3000 feet long, depicts the story of an escaped convict's attempts to avenge himself on the actress-wife.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-06 - 1913-06-06
Summary:

Films screeinings including 'Lighted Candle', 'Billy's Stratagem', 'Tom Butler' and comic film by special request 'Bedelia and the Suffragette'; Singing performance by Miss Nora Moore; Coming film: 'Qaueen of Carmargue' and 'The Merry…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-06 - 1913-06-06
Summary:

The new sentimental film 'Lighted Candle'; the new film 'Billy's Stratagem'; the dramatic film 'Tom Butler' by special request; the new comic film Bedelia & the Suffragette; performance by Moore; the new dramatic film 'Queen of Carmargue' and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-07
Summary:

Good fare is being provided at the Victoria Theatre just now, and the performances are being well patronised. A special grand programme was presented last night. Miss Nora Moore sings a number of catchy songs, and the film 'Tom Butler' was much enjoyed. The new film 'Queen of…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-09 - 1916-02-11
Summary:

On Feb 9-11, the war drama 'For the Motherland' in 3 parts; the detective story 'Tom Butler' in 3 parts; on Feb 12, exclusive feature 'Marguerite of Navarre' in 7 parts, from the celebrated novel of Alexander Dumas.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-10
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre last night, two comics and two very powerful dramatic films 'Tom Butler' and 'For the Motherland' were shown. On Saturday, the 7-part historical film 'Marguerite of Navarre' will be screened for the first time. This film is based on Dumas'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-07 - 1922-09-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Tom Moore in 'The Great Accident.' Kowloon Theatre: Today only at 5.45 and 9.15, Tom Moore in 'Lord and Lady Algy,' Gazette & Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-07 - 1922-09-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Tom Moore in 'The Great Accident.' Kowloon Theatre: Today only at 5.45 and 9.15, Tom Moore in 'Lord and Lady Algy.' Also Gazette and Comedies.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-07 - 1922-09-07
Summary:

Tom Moore most popular Jeune Premier on the screen will be screened tonight at both the Coronet and Kowloon Theatres. At the Coronet, he plays the leading role in Ben Ames Williams' Saturday Evening Post story, 'The Great Accident.' At Kowloon Theatre, he is seen in 'Lord and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-07 - 1922-09-07
Summary:

The Coronet: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Tom Moore in 'The Great Accident.' Kowloon Theatre: Today only at 5.45 and 9.15, Tom Moore in 'Lord and Lady Algy.' Also Gazette and Comedies.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1922-09-08 - 1922-09-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15, Tom Moore in 'The Great Accident.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15, Herbert Rawlinson in 'Passers-By,' Gazette & Comedy.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-08 - 1922-09-09
Summary:

The Coronet: Thursday, Friday and Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Tom Moore in 'The Great Accident.' Kowloon Theatre: Today at 9.15, Herbert Rawlinson in 'Passers-By.' Also Comedy and Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-09-09 - 1922-09-09
Summary:

Like our competitors, we are showing tonight a 1919 production. But 1919 was a Goldwyn year and Tom Moore's greatest year! In 1919, Tom Moore working with Goldwyn produced 'Upstairs,' 'Lord and Lady Algy,' 'The Cinderella Man' and tonight's Coronet film…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-12-20