A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-03-30 - 1912-04-09
Summary:

Screening of 'Saint George and the Dragon' by Milano Film, and performance by Harry Nellie; Special band nights every Thursday

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-07-22 - 1913-07-23
Summary:

Film screening of 'Countess Charlotte' (in 2 parts); Coming film: 'The Defeated' by Milano Co.

3
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-24 - 1913-07-25
Summary:

Change of programme on 24th and 26th, including some very very comic films; performances by Raynor and Montez; 'The Defeated' (in two parts) on 26th July, one of the best productions of Milamo [sic].

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-26 - 1913-07-28
Summary:

Change of programme on 26th, 27th, and 28th, including some very very comic films and the great dramatic film 'The Defeated,' one of the best productions of Milamo [sic]; performances by Raynor and Montez; the great dramatic film, entitled 'The Restitution' will be screened…

5
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-08-12 - 1913-08-13
Summary:

A grand change of programme for 12th and 13th, including the film entitled 'The Obstacle,' a fine production of 'Milano'; performances by Raynor and Montez.

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1913-08-23
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-08-23
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre tonight a beautiful drama entitled the 'Power of Love' will be shown. Some of the pictures exhibited during the week were excellent indeed. The Milano films so far are one of the best ever exhibited in Hong Kong.

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Headline: Eastern Cinematograph Company: New Picture Halls for Hongkong
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-24
Summary:

The East Cinematograph Company, Ltd. has been registered under the Hongkong Companies Ordinance. It is the intention of this Company to build several cinematograph halls in the colony and elsewhere, and a start has been made at Yaumati, where the 'Tai-Yat' (No. 1) hall is already well…

8
Headline: Bijou Scenic Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-10-27 - 1915-10-29
Summary:

Film screening of 'Miss Helen Kidnapped' (4 parts) by Milano Film Co.; Also screening of Gaumont War Graphic; Orchestra in attendance

9
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-10-27 - 1915-10-29
Summary:

Tonight, the thrilling detective drama by the Milano Film Co., 'Miss Helen Kidnapped' in 4 parts; Gaumont War Graphic; from Nov 1, orchestra will be in attendance.

10
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-24 - 1917-10-26
Summary:

Screening of 'The Follies of Youth' by Milano Film, 'The Kidnapped Heiress' and 'Sun Bonnet Sue' (Comedy)

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-27 - 1917-10-30
Summary:

Screening of Milano Film Co's 'The White Ghost' and 'The Hand That Condemns', 'A Tangled Courtship' (Comedy)

12
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-10-31 - 1917-11-02
Summary:

Screening of 'The Helping Mother', 'The Right One', Comedies: 'Fatty's Wine Party' and 'They Were College Boys'; Coming film: 'The Road of Sorrow' by Milano

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1918-02-21
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-21
Summary:

A Milano film will be screened this afternoon together with a thrilling picture 'Mystery of the £500,000 Diamond Necklace.' The latter film is from the British Film Corporation. Tomorrow will be no matinee.