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: 1902-05-16 - 1902-05-17
Summary:

See the Biograph: Presenting the moving pictures of the Dreyfus Trial, scenes included: The Court-martial at Rennes, The Deposition of General Mercier, The Fight between the Journalists, Dreyfus in Irons at Devil's Island, Suicide of Colonel Henry, The Attempt Against Maitre Laborie,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-11-06
Summary:

After a cinematograph exhibition which was held at the Royal Palace at Racconigi, Piedmont, Italy, King Victor Emmanuel shook hands with the entertainer.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-01-25 - 1910-01-27
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central, Corner of Pottinger Street) Premier hall of the colony. Schedule details included. For 3 nights only. The 25th, 26th and 27th January, 1910. The magnificent films 'Peking,' 'The Modern Aerial Navigation' and 'The Aeroplanes of Mr Henry Farman.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1910-01-28 - 1910-01-29
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central, Corner of Pottinger Street) Premier hall of the colony. Schedule details included. For 3 nights more. The 28th, 29th and 30th January, 1910. 'The Modern Aerial Navigation' and 'The Aeroplanes of Mr Henry Farman.' The best artistes Miss Hilda Hailes,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-01-03
Summary:

When Messrs Ramos and Ramos contemplated building the popular picture palace, the Victoria Theatre, it was thought that the building to be erected would have ample accommodation for some years to come. Certainly on benefit nights, matinees and at many other times the accommodation is wholly…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-01-04 - 1912-01-05
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The great film, 'An Episode in the Life of Henry VIII.' Reappearance of Harris and Vernon. Extraordinary success of Miss Lynda Davies. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-05-02
Summary:

There appear the so-called 'talking pictures,' a synchronization of the cinematograph and the phonograph by electrical science, are already in craze in London and Paris. So premising have been these reproductions of plays and operas that two prominent producers, Charles Frohman and…

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Headline: Al Fresco Fete
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-24 - 1912-11-01
Summary:

In aid of the funds of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to be held in the compound of the Roman Catholic Cathedral on Sunday; 3rd Nov from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. under the most distinguished patronage of His excellency the Governor Sir Francis, Henry May and Lady May; admission ticket $ 1.00 which…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-08 - 1913-03-11
Summary:

Screening of The Latest News; Performance by Miss Violet Bonetta and Miss Cecile Stephano; 'Les Miserables' will be produced at the Victoria Theatre under the combined direction of Mr. R. H. Stephenson and Messrs Ramos and Ramos

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-03-08 - 1913-03-11
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, all new pictures, dramas and comics; The Latest News (Pathe Gazettes); performance by Bonetta and Stephano; next week, 'Les Miserables' (from the world story of Victor Hugo) will be produced at the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-11 - 1913-03-15
Summary:

Dance performance by Miss Freda Ardea; Film screening of 'A Lion Let Loose' and 'The 2 Loves';'Les Miserables' will be produced at the Victoria Theatre, which under the combined direction of Mr. R. H. Stephenson and Messrs Ramos and Ramos

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-03-11 - 1913-03-14
Summary:

Two performances at 7.15 pm for films and 9.15 pm for full programme; performance by Ardla; the magnificent picture 'A Lion Let Loose' and 'The Two Loves'; about end of March, 'Les Miserables' (from the world-story by Victor Hugo) will be produced at Victoria…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-03-17
Summary:

Saturday night's programme at the Bijou, including St. Patricks tide, Miss Stephano and Miss Violet Bouettes' singing, is extremely good. A film portraying Victor Hugo's novel 'Les Miserables' will be exhibited about the end of the month at the Victoria, under the joint…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-10
Summary:

The two long films 'The Bohemian Girl' and 'The Ironmaster' that will be projected at Victoria Theatre this week are extremely beautiful. Miss Freda Arden will sing and dance. In a few days under the combination management of Messrs Ramos and of Mr. R. H. Stephenson of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-05
Summary:

There was a large attendance on Saturday night and 'The Usurer' was shown at the Victoria. Miss Ardea also gained popularity. 'Les Miserables,' a film of Victor Hugo's great work, is expected daily.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-14 - 1913-05-15
Summary:

Tonight and for a few nights only, 'Les Miserables', by Victor Hugo at 9 p.m. sharp. Late car to the Peak. Late ferry to Kowloon. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-15
Summary:

Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables' is the story being given at the Victoria Theatre with the aid of magnificent films which take 3 hours to operate. The story is such as rivets the attention, and the successful exhibitions in Shanghai, India, and other parts of the world will surely…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-15
Summary:

Les Miserables' was shown for the first time in Hong Kong at the Victoria Theatre last night and attracted a large audience. It is being produced under the combined direction of Messrs Ramos, Ramos and Co. and Mr. R. H. Stephenson. It is the adaptation of Victor Hugo's story. The story…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-16
Summary:

A large number of audience was disappointed as they were not able to watch Victor Hugo's 'Les Miserables' due to the huge demand. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-16
Summary:

The popularity which we prophesied for the great film 'Les Miserables' has been more than fulfilled. There was another packed house at the Victoria last night to witness Victor Hugo's wonderful story in picture.