A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-17
Summary:

Patrons of the Victoria Theatre are being treated to an excellent programme this week, the majority of the pictures shown being of a comical nature. Miss Nora Moore still delights with her singing and a new dramatic film entitled 'The Legal Murder' is brimful of interest and powerful…

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Headline: The Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-23
Summary:

This popular entertainment establishment maintains its reputation for excellent pictures. From this week forward, many new dramatic films will be governed, the programmes being changed twice a week. The 'Merry Widow' is one of the finest films that has ever been produced in Hong Kong,…

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-27
Summary:

The remarkably good series of comic and new films exhibited during the last week have attracted many people to the above theatre. 'The Merry widow' is expected to fill the house tonight. Miss Nora Moore has gained reputation for her high-class singing.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-30
Summary:

The new film 'The Merry Widow' was shown at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday. There will be a special matinee at 5:30 on Tuesday. The film will be again shown, and a new film 'The Miracle' will be screened on Tuesday night. Miss Olga Montes and Miss Ketty Raynor will make…

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Headline: Two Big Films: Coming Attractions at the Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-12
Summary:

Patrons of the Victoria Theatre have some good things in store for them, for on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday evenings next, an official war picture 'The Battle of the Ancre and the Advance of the Tanks' will be screened. In addition to this, a very fine film 'A Message from Mars…

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Headline: Kowloon's Theatre: More Variety at the Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-22
Summary:

Today and tomorrow, Paramount picture called 'To Please One Woman' is the attraction at the Star Theatre. The leading role is portrayed by Claire Windsor. While a Thursday, there will be a double programme from two dancers Miss Mura Shipoff and her brother and an excellent film…

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Headline: A Full House': New 'Star' Feature
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-09
Summary:

In 'A Full House,' the Paramount feature which will be screened at the Star Theatre tonight and tomorrow night, Bryant Washburn, the well-known light comedian, takes the leading part. Film plot included.

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Headline: Star Theatre: 'A Full House'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-09-10
Summary:

Local cinema-goers are reminded of the final show of the Paramount picture, 'A Full House' at Star Theatre today, which is starred by Lois Wilson and Bryant Washburn. Directed by James Cruze.