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: 1904-08-22
Summary:

The proprietors of the Metropole Theatre have entirely renovated the interior of the building and have supplied comfortable seats in place of the chairs lately used. New scenery has also been procured, and a number of new performers appeared on Saturday night including Miss Gertie Masie, Mr Jim…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-02 - 1911-08-03
Summary:

The second visit of the Donelly's Family and expert dancer Miss Linda Davis

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-02 - 1911-08-05
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. Performance by the return visit of Donnelly Troupe, unparalleled success. Lyndon Davies is coming soon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-04 - 1911-08-10
Summary:

The second visit of the Donelly's Family and expert dancer Miss Linda Davis

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Headline: At the Theatres
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-07
Summary:

A special matinee is to be held at the Victoria Theatre this afternoon when the film of the Hongkong Coronation festivities will be exhibited by special request. On Wednesday, and for two succeeding nights, the film of the Coronation in London will be shown for the last time, while on Thursday…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-08 - 1911-08-08
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. Return visit of Donnelly Troupe. Linda Davies is coming soon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-10
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre is continuing to please the community of Hongkong by obtaining the very best of picture and artists, including the Donnelly Family, Little Kitty and Lynda Davis.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-12 - 1911-08-15
Summary:

Entertainment by the Donelly's Family and debut of the expert dancer Miss Linda Davis

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-12
Summary:

Full change of programme will be made tonight at the Bijou and Victoria cinematograph theatres. At the Bijou, Miss Violet Bonetta and Bob Stephenson will present a new sketch. Among the pictures worthy of mention are 'Charles Daix,' 'Ariam and his dog' and 'In a moment…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-12 - 1911-08-17
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. Last week of the Donnelly Troupe. Performance by Little Kitty on Friday, August 18. Debut of Linda Davis on Monday night.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-16 - 1911-08-16
Summary:

Entertainment by Little Kitty Donelly and the expert dancer Miss Linda Davis

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-17
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre has been fortunate in securing the services of Miss Lynda Davis.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-19 - 1911-08-21
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. Last three night of the Donnelly Troupe. Every evening has the great electrical dance by Miss Lynda Davis.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-21 - 1911-08-22
Summary:

Full change of pictures. Performer: Donnelly Family and Miss Lynoa Davis

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-21
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre has never been filled more than on Friday evening, on the occasion of the benefit of the artistes, including little Kittle Donnelly, Lynda Davis, the Donnellys, Messrs. Mick and Mac and Mr. Bilke Lard.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-23 - 1911-08-24
Summary:

Hang Pieng Chien Troupe for a few days only. Performer: Miss Lynoa Davis; Full change of pictures

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-25 - 1911-09-11
Summary:

Full change of pictures. Performer: Miss Lynoa Davis

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-25 - 1911-08-31
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. Tremendous success of the wonderful danseuse, Miss Lynda Davis. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4:30 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-28
Summary:

Business has been brisk at the cinematograph shows during the past week. At the Victoria Theatre, Miss Lynda Davis, who has become very popular since her arrival in Colony, is still the main attraction in a splendid programme. In the picture line, the programme is very strong indeed. The star…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-06 - 1911-09-08
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. Magnificent new pictures. The great film, 'The Fall of Troy,' on Friday night. Last few performances by Miss Lynda Davis. Ethel Preston and Ricado are coming.