A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-01 - 1913-01-03
Summary:

Screening of The World's News in Pictures including 'Launching of The World's Greatest Warship The 'Iron Duke' at Portsmouth', The Seulling Championship 'Barry versus Durman', Unveiling The Peace Memorial at Brighton 'To Edward, The Peacemaker',…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-02 - 1913-01-03
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. The world's news in pictures: 'Barry versus Durnan'; 'To Edward, the Peace Maker'; 'The Monarchs and their Soldiers.' Drama, The Smuggler's Daughter. Acrobatic, The Last of the Sword Swallowers and Three Star Comics. Performances by…

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Headline: Smoking at the Theatre: 'The Times Have Changed'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-31
Summary:

Sir Arthur Pinero wants people to be allowed to smoke in theatres, and believe that this is a move that can attract audiences. He described men as 'smoking animals' and talked about the charming smoking moves of Mr. Barries.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-05 - 1913-09-08
Summary:

Programme: the beautiful dramatic film (Pathe Coloured picture); The Madame Du Barry's Flirtation in two parts; 'A Beast at Bay'; the comic pictures, 'Why Wouldn't the Piano Play,' 'Diamond Cut Diamond,' 'An Aeroplane Elopement,' and '…

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-10-05 - 1914-10-05
Summary:

The thrilling and sensational drama in 3 parts, 'Life on the Stage' in 2,000 feet long. Free matinee for children on Thursday, 8th October. Debut of Douglas and Barry is coming.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-06 - 1914-10-06
Summary:

Film screening of 'Life on the Stage' (3 parts); Douglas and Barry's performance will open shortly

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-06 - 1914-10-06
Summary:

The thrilling & sensational drama 'Life on the Stage' in 3 parts - 2,000 feet long on Oct 6; The Great Jansen on Oct 7; performance by Douglas & Barry.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-07 - 1914-10-08
Summary:

Performance by The Great Jansen; Douglas and Barry's performance will open shortly

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
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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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-09 - 1914-10-09
Summary:

Performance by The Great Jansen; Douglas and Barry's performance will open shortly

11
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-10-09 - 1914-10-10
Summary:

The Great Jensen for a few nights only. The stirring drama, 'The Nihilist' in 3,000 feet, on Friday. Debut of Douglas and Barry on Tuesday, 13th October.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-09 - 1914-10-10
Summary:

For a few nights only, The Great Jansen, the man of wonders; the stirring drama 'The Nihilist' in 3,000 feet will be screened on Friday; performance by Douglas & Barry on Oct 13.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-10 - 1914-10-12
Summary:

Performance by The Great Jansen; Coming film 'The Nihilist' (3,000 ft) and performance by Douglas and Barry

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1914-10-12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-12
Summary:

The Great Jansen had a short season at the Victoria and was leaving for Shanghai enroute to America. Tomorrow, Douglas and Barry commence a week's engagement and with a selection of films.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-10-12 - 1914-10-15
Summary:

The sensational drama, 'The Sold Title' in 2,500 feet, from Tuesday, 13th to Thursday, 15th October. Debut of Douglas and Barry. Monster programme for The Prince of Wales Fund on 6th November.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-12 - 1914-10-15
Summary:

From Oct 13 to 15, the sensational drama 'The Sold Title' in 2,500 feet long; performance by Douglas & Barry.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-13 - 1914-10-13
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Sold Title' (2,500 ft); Douglas and Barry in attendance

18
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-14 - 1914-10-16
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Sold Title' (2,500 ft); Performance by Douglas and Barry

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Headline: Victoria Theatre: The Douglas-Barry Debut
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-14
Summary:

The management of the Victoria has secured, for a short season only, the services of two English vaudeville artistes just out from England, including Mr. Robert Douglas.

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1914-10-15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-15
Summary:

Miss Hilda Barry and Mr. Rohert Douglas head the bill at the Victoria in a repertory of musical and variety turns. The films include a drama in three parts and a reproduction of the Empress of Ireland disaster.