A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-30
Summary:

Harris and Vernon, the clever American dancers at the Victoria Theatre gave a change of programme on Saturday night. The house was packed, and the artists received a great ovation. Some splendid films were also screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-03-25
Summary:

After an off-spell on account of the visit of the Hughes Company, the Victoria Theatre will resume its moving picture show tonight. The films hitherto presented at the Victoria have been excellent and have won high appreciation from crowded audiences. Some new features are promised.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-24
Summary:

The movement initiated by the enterprising proprietors of the Victoria Theatre for a monster benefit in aid of the sufferers by the Titanic disaster has met with a hearty response, and on Friday it is expected that the compact little theatre will be filled to overflowing. The entertainment,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-07-12
Summary:

The attraction at the Victoria Theatre this week is the Billy Eldid Troupe of marvellous comic cyclists, who introduce Chocolate, described as the popular of Spanish circus clowns. In addition, the Victoria puts on a number of admirable films, which are alone worth seeing.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-10
Summary:

The Howard Sisters are appearing at the Victoria Theatre. The films are as interesting as ever, and the whole performance is most enjoyable.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-08-20
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre still attracts good audiences to both matinee and evening performances, the variety and excellence of the films being a most enjoyable feature. The theatre is proposed to show a dramatic picture during the interval to relieve the monotony of those who choose to remain in the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-14
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre attracted large crowds. The attendance of many Chinese families at matinees has been an evidence of the popularity of the magnificent films which were put on.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-12
Summary:

The Great Jansen had a short season at the Victoria and was leaving for Shanghai enroute to America. Tomorrow, Douglas and Barry commence a week's engagement and with a selection of films.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-18
Summary:

Mr. Bert Flatt and Miss Flo Brooks are drawing good houses at the Victoria Theatre. The selection of films shown is creditable, the dramatic as well as comic ones being much appreciated.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-10
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre has been giving a splendid programme over the weekend, including war pictures, a Sherlock Holmes episode and a magnificently produced Pathe drama 'A Queen's Love.' tonight's programme includes a new Wiffles picture and the 'Everyone His Own Destiny…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-07-20
Summary:

The programme by the Band of the 25th Middlesex Regiment was well received at the Victoria Theatre. A variety of films was also given.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-02-15
Summary:

The promoters of that very successful matinee in aid of the Macao Free Night School which took place on Tuesday last wish to thank Messrs Pathe Freres for the loan of films and the management of the Victoria Theatre for the use of the building.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-26
Summary:

Tonight the Victoria Theatre is showing 'The Other Woman,' a five-part Pathe production based on A. H. Woods' drama. In addition, there are Pathe's Gazette and Charlie Chaplin in 'A Dog's Life.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-26
Summary:

Owing to the insistent demands of patrons, Victoria Theatre will provide screening of Charlie Chaplin's 'A Dog's Life' again on Wednesday, and also Pathe's Gazette. Tonight 'The Other Woman' will be on board and on Thursday, episodes 5 and 6 of 'Hands Up…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-27
Summary:

The Other Woman' was screened last night at the Victoria Theatre. The production is beautifully photographed and staged and grips the attention throughout. A matinee is being held on Thursday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-27
Summary:

Owing to the insistent demands of patrons of the Victoria Theatre, the management is screening on Wednesday at the matinee 'A Dog's Life' in which Charlie Chaplin figures. 'The Other Woman' was screened last night. Film plot included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-05-28
Summary:

In response to the request of the patrons of the Victoria Theatre, there will be a matinee this and every Thursday. 'The other woman' will be screened at the Matinee on Thursday.

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-29
Summary:

There is every prospect of a big house tonight when for the first time Episode 5 and 6 of 'Hands Up' will be projected at the Victoria Theatre. 'Hands Up' is from the pen of Gilson Willets, and starred by Ruth Roland. 'The Other Woman' will be screened for the last…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-31
Summary:

Those enjoyed Mr. Frank Keenan in the two Pathe offerings, 'More Trouble' and 'Loaded Dice,' have a treat and a big surprise in store for them, in 'The Bells,' which will be shown at the Victoria Theatre on Monday. Pictorially the story is endowed with the best that…