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: 1909-10-01 - 1909-10-06
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong. New pictures every 2 days. Tonight! Debut of the celebrated artiste, Miss Beatie Galardi, serio and comedienne. The celebrated Prof. Dobby, steel and fire wonderful acts. Miss Lee and Miss St. Clair, serios and comic songs. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-10-02
Summary:

Miss Beattie Garlardi made her debut at the Victoria Cinematograph. Performance by Professor Dobby and Miss St. Clair, also Miss Ivy Lee. The films are all exceedingly good.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1910-06-23
Summary:

A detailed introduction of a Chinese theatre, in terms of galleries and the stage, written by Monro Anderson, in Pall Mall Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-01-27
Summary:

Miss Lynda Davis, the band of K.O.Y.L.I. and H.M.S. Merlin performed in Victoria Theatre. Mr Clair Brown appeared for the first time in Hongkong and created a favourable impression.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-30
Summary:

Messrs. Ramos and Ramos, of the Victoria Theatre, inform us that the receipts at the recent entertainment in aid of the Titanic fund were: – Moutrie's, $32; Theatre, $294.68; ber, $35,17; cheque from H.E. Major General Anderson, $15; total, $665.85.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-17
Summary:

Mr. Harry Burgess never fails to get a laugh whenever he appears. This Sunday night, he and his four brother comedians, Mr. Bert La Blane, Mr. Frank Vack, Mr. Dave Nowlin will appear in 'The Grafters' (at the Victoria Theatre), together with the hand of Miss Gertrude St. Clair.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-18
Summary:

The Hughes Musical Comedy Company will have the opening performance 'The Grafters' at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow night. The actors and actress are Mr. Bert La Blane, Mr. Frank Vack, Mr. Dave Nowlin, Mr. Carlton Chase, Mr. Harry Burgess, Miss Gertrude St. Clair, Miss E. Le. Blane,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-20
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company are back again and last night a large audience at the Victoria Theatre enjoyed their 'The Grafters.' Mr. Bertie Blane, Mr. Frank Vack, Mr. Dave Nowlin, Miss Gertrude St. Clair, and Mr. Harry Burgess all kept the audience in a continual roar.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-21
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company staged 'A Day at the Races' last night at the Victoria Theatre. Messrs. Frank Vack, Bert Le Blane, Carlton Chase, Dave Nowlin, Harry Burgess, Miss Teddy Martin, Miss Queen Herman, and Miss Gertrude St. Clair were in the show. It will be repeated tonight.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-23
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company staged 'The Speculators' at Victoria Theatre. Messrs. Le Blane, F. Vack, and C. Chase, Mr. Reach and Miss Gertrude St. Clair did well in their parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-25
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company staged two short musical comedies at the Victoria Theatre last night. Messrs Le Blane, Vack, Burgess, Miss Gertrude St. Clair, Miss Teddy Martin and Miss Eugenie Le Blane did well in their parts. The songs and choruses were as good as ever.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-27
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company presented 'Spedelbounder's Dream' at the Victoria Theatre last night. Mr. Vack and Mr. Le Blane kept the audience in a good, steady laugh throughout and Miss Eugenie Le Blane, Miss St. Clair and Miss Martin were as entertaining as ever. Tonight, this will…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-28
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company presented 'Spedelbounder's Dream' at the Victoria Theatre last night. Mr. Bert Le Blane made a funny speech. Mr. Dave Nowlin made a hit with his song. Miss Gertrude St. Clair was good too. There'll be the chorus girls' contest tonight. One of…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-29
Summary:

A large and appreciative audience was present at the Theatre Royal last night to see Edison's latest invention, 'The Kinetophone.' The governor and the General Anderson were present. The pictures, speeches, songs, and selections were revelations, and testified to the power of the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-01 - 1913-05-05
Summary:

Under patronage of H. E. the Governor, change of programme tonight; 'Descriptive Lecture,' 'The Old Guard,' 'The Politician,' 'The Chinese of Normandy,' 'Jack's Joke,' 'Her Redemption'; the Edison minstrels; prize details and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-10-01 - 1914-10-02
Summary:

Monster programme for local talents in raising fund on Friday, 2nd October, 1914. The magnificent coloured picture, 'Brittanicus' in 2 parts. Performance by the band of 25th Punjabis. Late ferry is served. Pianos lent by Anderson Music Co. The famous picture, 'Victory' in 5…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-07 - 1914-10-08
Summary:

The Great Jasen on Oct 7; booking at Anderson Music Co.; free matinee to children on Oct 8, performance by Douglas & Barry.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-10-26 - 1914-11-02
Summary:

Debut of The Great Duncan on Tuesday, 27th October and for a short season only. Booking at Anderson Music Co. in popular price.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-26 - 1914-11-02
Summary:

For a short season only, performance by The Great Duncan. Booking at the Anderson Music Co.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-24
Summary:

The Overseas Club has organised a variety entertainment at Victoria Theatre and booking for the entertainment is going on at the Anderson Music Company.