A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-28
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre, on Friday, screened a war play of unusual interest: 'The Menace,' which is not only staged and mounted in the Film d'Art Company's best manner, but which unfolds a most strikingly ingenious plot. There was also a new Gazette, equal is point of quality to…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-31
Summary:

A large audience was attracted to the Victoria Theatre by the performance of Dr. Richard Rowe and 'Mora' with hand tricks and answering questions of audiences. The pictures included further episodes of the 'Black Box' and 'Romona' [sic].

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-04
Summary:

An extremely good programme has been put on at the Victoria during the weekend. Dr. Rowe and Madame Mora performed. The pictures included some more war films and a good Pathe Gazette; another of the clever Bray Cartoons dealing with the exploits of a police dog. Another feature was a further…

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-11
Summary:

The Friday, Saturday and Sunday programme at the Victoria Theatre contained a most interesting variety of pictures, including the 7th and 8th episodes of Mr. Phillips Oppenheim's 'Black Box.' The Pathe Gazette and war pictures were extremely good, and there was a very jolly '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-16
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre promises further sensational serial films when the run of 'The Black Box' is concluded, among them being 'The Broken Coin.' The next serial film will be 'Red Circle.'

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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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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-22
Summary:

Further episodes of the popular film the 'Black Box' will be shown at the Victoria Theatre during the week. The next serial film will be the 'Red Circle.'

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-25
Summary:

There was a big house at the Victoria on Saturday night when the closing scenes of the popular 'Black Box' film were screened. A special feature of the programme was a new Wiffles picture, representing that hero in as amusing a light as ever. The new Pathe Gazette and war pictures were…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-23
Summary:

A large audience is attracted to the capital series of pictures depicting work being done by women workers in the munition works at home. Other pictures portrayed the Army Service Corps, the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Artillery at work.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-24
Summary:

The Manager of the Victoria Theatre had engaged two well-known artists, Messrs Abbott and Martell, who provided a turn of sensational nature. The performances of the Merry Wizard and acrobat in addition to new pictures were splendid.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-21
Summary:

An attractive programme has been arranged for the evening concert. The performance will be composed of pictures, a party from the 25th Middlesex Rgt will contribute several items. The function was arranged by a committee of the students of the Portuguese School and proceeds will be devoted to…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-11
Summary:

Concerts and Tea: Five concerts have been arranged for the men. On this occasion a free picture show at the Victoria Theatre was very kindly given by Mr. Blake and much appreciated by the children.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-09
Summary:

A special matinee is announced to take place at the Victoria Theatre on Tuesday next in aid of the Night Free School at Macao. Selected pictures will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-10
Summary:

Enthusiastic audiences nightly view the performance of Fredony and his talented Company at the Victoria Theatre. Tonight's programme will include new numbers by Miss Asta Ericksen and Mlle Leona. A selected Picture Programme will be screened in addition.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-11
Summary:

Fredony commanded an excellent audience at the Victoria last night. Performances by Miss Asta Ericksen and Mdlle Leona. The supporting picture programme is an excellent one and the programme will be repeated for two more nights.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-15
Summary:

It was a very contented audience which left the Victoria Theatre last night at the conclusion of Fredony's wonderful entertainment, especially from the performance of Miss Tessie Turner. The supporting picture programme is an excellent one and will be repeated for two more nights.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-07-28
Summary:

A new spirit of enterprise is pervading the management of the Victoria Theatre. Performance from the group 'Prize Packets,' Miss Xaida Stella, Queenie Lloyd, La Petite Zilla. Besides the performances, there was a half-hour projection of pictures depicting current happenings in the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-19
Summary:

There was a full house at the Victoria Theatre last evening to witness the new programme of pictures and vaudeville acts from the Great Brackens. The pictures were good and well filmed.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-08
Summary:

A tour of the Cinema houses in the city this week reveals a varied and pleasing assortment of pictures. The new venture of the Victoria Theatre in engaging the band of the Wiltshire Regiment is quite a good one: one seems to welcome the pictures better with good musical accompaniment. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-15
Summary:

A report of the pictures to be seen at the Victoria Theatre appeared in our yesterday's issue.