A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-09-30 - 1912-10-03
Summary:

Re-opening night of the famous artists and unparalleled dancers Verne and Smith; magnificent new pictures just arrived.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-04 - 1912-10-05
Summary:

Sunday, October, 6, 1912, the great sporting picture of the Boxing Contest between Moreau and Papty; 16 rounds; every bout distinct and clear; other beautiful pictures are also provided.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-13 - 1913-01-17
Summary:

7.15 p.m., great success of The Two Gibsons and Dolly Maher; new pictures; return visit of our old friends, The Hughes Comedy Co. will open on Sunday in The Grafters.

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Headline: Dallas Comedy Company
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-03
Summary:

There was only a poor attendance at the Victoria Theatre last night when Mr. Dallas' Company gave their last performance. The programme comprised three sketches, together with pictures.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-19
Summary:

The special band night at the Victoria Theatre last night was less well patronised than it might have been. The Band of the 18th Infantry played a most excellent list of pieces and the picture programme was full of fun. So good a show deserved to be well attended. There will be a new programme…

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Headline: The Coronet and the Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-16 - 1925-02-17
Summary:

Grumpy' has delighted generations of playgoers in every English speaking country in the world. It is headed by Theodore Roberts and May McAvoy. February 17 remarks: Our own Topical. Lionel Barrymore in 'I Am the Man,' a thrilling story of a crooked politician.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-02-18 - 1925-02-20
Summary:

Grumpy' with Theodore Roberts, the Grand Old Man of the screen in the part made famous on the stage by Cyril Maude. Our own Topical includes Sir Harry Lauder at Happy Valley.

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Headline: There Is Always a Good Show at the Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-01 - 1925-04-04
Summary:

Today till Saturday at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, the entire Broadway cast in David Belasco's greatest recent success, 'Tiger Rose.' April 4 Remarks: There is also a fine Mack Sennett comedy and an up-to-the-minute Topical.

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Headline: Saturday From 12 to 2 at the Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-03 - 1925-04-03
Summary:

Mid-day movies. Today's programme, our own Topical, Felix Cartoon and Ben Turpin in 'Love, Honour and Behave!' Admission: 40 cents.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-11 - 1925-04-14
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, special holiday programme, United Artists present Matt Moore and Madge Bellamy in 'No More Woman.' Also 'Big Business,' an 'Our Gang' comedy in which Hal Roach's Rascals open a barber's shop, and our own Topical.

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Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-07-08 - 1925-07-11
Summary:

Today at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15, Thomas Meighan in 'White and Unmarried.' Also 'Harem Follies' and our own Topical.