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: 1907-09-25
Summary:

Tonight only a special series of pictures will be shown at Weismann's Rooms. The programme will include 'A Slave's Love,' 'The Servant Hypnotist,' 'The Maniac Juggler,' 'The Dancing Swine,' 'The Nurse's Strike,' ' The Red…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-05
Summary:

The various cinematograph shows will have a complete change of programme tonight. At the Bijou, Frank Melrose continued his performance, and an entirely new programme of pictures will be screened. The Donnelly family are still the headliners at the Victoria Theatre. A splendid set of animated…

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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: 1911-09-18
Summary:

The weekend programme at the Victoria cinematograph was again an attractive one, and drew large houses. The Harmonious Huxhams trip was greatly appreciated, and the pictures were, as usual, very interesting. Tonight there will be an entire change of programme.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-09-21
Summary:

The 'Harmonious Huxhams' are providing a delightful entertainment at the Victoria Cinematograph, in addition to the excellent picture show.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-13
Summary:

The Harmonious Huxhams who have been delighting record audiences at the Victoria Theatre for the past month are returning to Australia on Thursday. A star programme of pictures will also be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-03-13
Summary:

Hongkong is in danger of being spoilt just now, in the way of entertainments. There is no lack of choice, and the standard may be set down as uniformly high. Until the weekend, every evening may be spent at the University without fear of proving tedious. On Friday night, the Theatre Royal should…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-17
Summary:

The great attraction at the Victoria Theatre just now, besides the excellent pictures, is the Howard Sisters.

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-11
Summary:

A special grand matinee will be given at the Victoria Theatre in aid of the Portuguese School. A very attractive programme of pictures is to be provided.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-03
Summary:

In addition to the magnicent picture to be exhibited on Friday night. The Victoria Theatre has engaged the popular artists, 'La Belle and Williams.' The booking office is open from 11am daily.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-17
Summary:

Robert Douglas and Hilda Barry head the programme at the Victoria Theatre and the pictures this week are good.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-19
Summary:

The Perils of Pauline,' which deals with the adventures of Pauline who goes for a trip around the world was manufactured by the Pathe Phone Cinema Chine and screened at the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-25
Summary:

The Perils of Pauline' was the chief attraction of the evening programme at the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-07
Summary:

The war pictures shown at the Victoria Theatre are fresh and interesting, while, in addition to one or two excellent comics, the fifth and sixth episodes of 'The Perils of Pauline' are on show. These include a sensational incident in a New York Chinese joss house, and a remarkable…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-06-08
Summary:

In securing the wonderful film, 'The Perils of Pauline,' the management of the Victoria Theatre has evidently judged rightly the tastes of the Hongkong theatre-going community. It combined the highest qualities of all that is notable in the best films and the Pathe actors were admired…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-06-09
Summary:

The principal films at the Victoria Theatre will be 'Harry the Swell' and 'On the Santa Fe Trail.' 'Perils of Pauline' are to be continued soon.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-11
Summary:

The new instalments of 'The Perils of Pauline' at the Victoria Theatre have been drawing big houses during the weekend. The current programme also contains some excellent war pictures and a couple of good comics. Beginning from Wednesday June 18, a full orchestra, under the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-06-11
Summary:

Two further episodes of 'Perils of Pauline' and the great film of the Olympic sports in Shanghai will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-22
Summary:

The success of the series 'The Perils of Pauline' is testified by the crowded houses at the Victoria on Friday, Saturday, Sunday and last night. The Adventures will be continued in next Friday's programme. In addition to the Pauline pictures, there was a most interesting film…