A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: The Cinemas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-18
Summary:

Hongkong has had little cause to complain of lack of entertainment for many months past, yet through it all the Victoria and Bijou Cinemagraphs have maintained their own as attractions and seldom fail to draw large houses. At the Victoria, the Quealys made success, while the sisters Price were…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-11
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph Theatre presented last night the great detective picture called 'The Escape of the white Glove Gang,' which is full of thrilling events and will run for 4 nights. 'Max as Cab Driver' creates a great amusement, and the Gaumont Graphic shows the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-12
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre offerings this week amuse and interest the usual large audiences which patronize this well-known house. The Gaumont Graphic shows the latest happenings abroad, including the King's visit to Lancashire and his reception by the mill girls. The outstanding feature of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-06
Summary:

The programme most worthy of mention was the Gaumont Graphic, giving the latest news from home, including an excellent series of pictures dealing with the Home Rule Question, and two very fine portraits of Sir Edward Carson, and New York. Other pictures included: 'Too many Caseys' (…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-11
Summary:

The programme at the Victoria Theatre was excellent and the films were remarkably good. The fourth series of arch-criminal Fantomas was shown once more. The Gaumont Graphic shows the various happenings in Europe and America.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-29
Summary:

A brief review on the 'House of Hate.' A new play 'A Little Sister of Everybody' started last night and will continue till tomorrow, in which the Dainty Pathe Star, Bessie Love takes the leading role. 'Hands up!' featuring Ruth Roland will be screened soon.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-13
Summary:

The Hand of Peril' is the attraction. 'Just Jim' and 'Hands Up' will be screened soon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-29
Summary:

There is every prospect of a big house tonight when for the first time episodes 5 and 6 of 'Hands Up' will be projected at the Victoria Theatre. The serial is from the pen of Gilson Willets, with the charm of Ruth Roland as the main character. 'The other Woman' will be…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-07
Summary:

Miss Phyllis Faye, now appearing at the Victoria Theatre. Episode 9 and 10 of 'Hands Up' will also be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-09
Summary:

Miss Phyllis Faye will give us a sensational exhibition of the fire dance at the Victoria Theatre tonight. Also screening of the Pathe's Gazette, a new episode of 'Hands Up' and a Toto comedy.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-06-16
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre struck oil with the film 'Moral Suicide' for in spite of the extremely hot weather experienced recently record houses were enjoyed every night. 'Hands Up' will be screened soon.

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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: 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: 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
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: 1920-02-26
Summary:

Lovers of the Cinema have again this week a great variety of pictures to choose from, pictures which are guaranteed to appeal to both young and old. At the Coronet Theatre there is showing a really good circus story, at the Hongkong Theatre a tale of present day social life, and at the Victoria…