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: 1911-09-19 - 1911-09-21
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. New pictures include 'A Veil of Happiness,' 'A Military Review in Chile,' 'Airship Destroyer 'Sensational',' 'Fairy Fishing Rod' and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-12-19
Summary:

Special attractions are announced in connection with the Victoria Theatre for Christmas. During the week a number of splendid films are to be exhibited including historical, panoramic, dramatic and comic. All pictures to be shown tonight are new while on Friday night the magnificent film…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-12-21
Summary:

The programme at the Victoria Theatre includes one of those star pictures which the management has been screening regularly. The film which is run in two parts depicts the siege of Calais, the most interesting stage in the hundred years war. The characters are taken by well-known continental…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-12-21 - 1911-12-21
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. Reappearance of Miss Lynda Davies. Last performance by Miss Daisy Lundy. Monster programme on Christmas Day. Magnificent presents given away. The grand film 'The Siege of Calais' for tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-12-22 - 1911-12-26
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The grand coloured film 'The Siege of Calais' for tonight and a few nights only. Extraordinary success of Miss Lynda Davies. Monster matinee on Christmas Day and magnificent presents given away. Matinees on…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-30 - 1919-08-02
Summary:

On Thursday night, the Victoria is projecting the world-famous novel of Goldsmith, 'The Vicar of Wakefield.' It is produced by Mr. Ward and associated with him is a wonderful cast. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-30 - 1919-08-01
Summary:

On Thursday night the Victoria is projecting the world-famous novel of Goldsmith, 'The Vicar of Wakefield.' To all lovers of a perfect picture, the management of the Victioria confidently recommends it to their patrons. It is produced by Mr. Ward and associated with him is a wonderful…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-31 - 1919-07-31
Summary:

Showing Thursday to Sunday, Oliver Goldsmith's 'The Vigar of Wakefield' [sic], a picture in the A1 class. Don't miss seeing it. Today's matinee, the Prize Packets for the last time in Hongkong, in an entirely new programme. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-31
Summary:

The Vicar of Wakefield' adapted from the famous work of Goldsmith is going to be shown at the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-07-31 - 1919-07-31
Summary:

Showing Thursday to Sunday, Oliver Goldsmith's, 'The Vicar of Wakefield.' A picture in the A1 class. Don't miss seeing it. Today's matinee: 'The Prize Packets' for the last time in Hongkong. In an entirely new programme. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-01 - 1919-08-02
Summary:

Showing Thursday to Sunday, Oliver Goldsmith's 'The Vicar of Wakefield,' a picture in the A1 class. Don't miss seeing it. Saturday's matinee: 'The Terror of the Range,' 5th and 6th episodes. Sunday's matinee: 'An Artist's Daughter.' Booking…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-01
Summary:

There was a packed house last night at the Victoria Theatre when Oliver Goldsmith's 'The Vicar of Wakefield' was screened.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-01 - 1919-08-01
Summary:

Showing Thursday to Sunday, Oliver Goldsmith's 'The Vicar of Wakefield,' a picture in the A1 class. Don't miss seeing it. Saturday's matinee, 'The Terror of the Range' (5th and 6th episodes). Sunday's matinee, 'An Artist's Daughter.' Booking…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-02
Summary:

Good audiences are attending the Victoria Theatre to see the 'Vicar of Wakefield' adapted from Goldsmith's famous novel.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-04 - 1919-08-05
Summary:

Tonight's treat, reappearance of the Prize Packets, an English vaudeville co. in entirely new programmes. The final episode of 'The Terror of the Range,' in 2 parts. Booking at Anderson's. August 5 Remarks: Tonight 7 p.m. and Wednesday's matinee: 'The Vicar of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-04
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre has every reason to feel satisfied with the 'Vicar of Wakefield' which during its run here has been an unqualified success. Tonight the popular 'Prize Packets' commence another engagement and should prove a great attraction.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-06 - 1919-08-06
Summary:

This afternoon by special request, the Prize Packets are giving a matinee at the Victoria. Bring the children up, you cannot get better value for your money anywhere, at least in Hongkong. An apology owing to the insistent demands of our patrons to put the Prize Packets on this afternoon, we…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-08-06 - 1919-08-06
Summary:

Tonight, a special lengthy farewell bill of fare by the Prize Packets. Today's matinee, the Prize Packets. Tomorrow's matinee, 'The Vicar of Wakefield.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-06
Summary:

The Vicar of Wakefield' will be postponed till tomorrow afternoon due to special request on 'The Prize Packets' performance at the Victoria Theatre tonight.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-08-06 - 1919-08-06
Summary:

Tonight, a special lengthy farewell bill of fare by 'The Prize Packets.' Today's matinee, 'The Prize Packets.' Tomorrow's matinee, 'The Vicar of Wakefield.' Booking at Anderson's.