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: 1919-12-12 - 1919-12-27
Summary:

Pathe presents Virginia Pearson with Sheldon Lewis in 'The Bishop's Emeralds,' an extra selected star photoplay in 6 acts. December 24 remarks: 'The Bishop's Emeralds' is based on the work of novelist Captain Townley. December 24 remarks: Matinee: Vernon Castle in…

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-22 - 1919-12-24
Summary:

Commencing 24th December, Pathe presents Virginia Pearson with Sheldon Lewis in 'The Bishop's Emeralds,' an extra selected star photoplay in 6 acts. December 24 Remarks: Ad. on page 12. 'The Bishop's Emeralds' is based on the work of that famous English novelist,…

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-22 - 1919-12-24
Summary:

Commencing 24th December, Pathe presents Virginia Pearson with Sheldon Lewis in 'The Bishop's Emeralds.' December 24 Remarks: On page 5, another ad. on 'The Bishop's Emeralds' with film plot included. On page 10, another ad. on the film, and today's matinee,…

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-23
Summary:

Captain Houghton Townley's strongly dramatic and emotional novel portraying high society life in England, 'The Bishop's Emeralds' has been photo-dramatised by Virginia Pearson Photoplays Inc., and will be presented at the Victoria Theatre on Wednesday, its initial showing in…

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Headline: The Bishop's Emeralds': Scott Inspires Modern Novelist and Dramatist
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-23
Summary:

Sir Walter Scott wrote a highly successful English novel, the motion picture version which bids fair to eclipse the popularity of the book upon which it was founded. 'The Bishop's Emeralds' featuring Virginia Pearson, will be seen at the Victoria Theatre. It is the first of a…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-24 - 1919-12-24
Summary:

Tonight's capital bill, 'The Bishop's Emeralds' featuring Virginia Pearson, a dramatic story of English life. Today's matinee, Vernon [sic] Castle in 'The Mysterious Client.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-25 - 1919-12-25
Summary:

Tonight's capital bill, 'The Bishop's Emeralds' featuring Virginia Pearson, a dramatic story of English life. Matinees: today at 4.30 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life' and children's raffle at 1 p.m.; boxing day at 2.15 and 5 p.m., Bessie Love in…

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Headline: Coronet: Tel. No. 1743.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-07-17 - 1920-07-17
Summary:

Today's continuous performance, Nazimova in 'Revelation' in 7 reels; Viola Dana in 'Blue Jeans' in 7 reels; May Allison in 'A Successful Adventure.' At 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Virginia Pearson in Captain Houghton Townley's famous play,…

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Headline: The Coronet: Tel. No. 1743.
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-17 - 1920-07-17
Summary:

Today's continuous performance, Nazimova in 'Revelation' in 7 reels. Also Viola Dana in 'Blue Jeans' in 7 reels and May Allison in 'A Successful Adventure.' At 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Virginia Pearson in Captain Houghton Townley's famous…