A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-09-04 - 1912-09-05
Summary:

2 performances 7.15 and 9.15, matinees on Saturdays at 4.30 and Sundays at 6.00; magnificent films; a big success every night of the celebrated artistes and unparalleled dancers, and the American Favourite singer Bayle and Patty.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-04 - 1912-11-07
Summary:

The finest hall in town; 2 performances 7.15 and 9.15 p.m.; performance by The 2 Franklins, the fun makers of the East; performance by Miss Smith; magnificent new films.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-11-05 - 1912-11-08
Summary:

Performance by the 2 Franklins and Miss Smith; Magnificent new films

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-08 - 1912-11-11
Summary:

The finest hall in town; 2 performances 7.15 and 9.15 p.m.; performance by The 2 Franklins, the fun makers of the East; performance by Miss Smith; magnificent new films; popular dance by Verne and Smith; next week the greatest film ever produced, 'Notre Dame,' 4,000 ft. long in 3 parts…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-11 - 1912-12-20
Summary:

The pioneer place of entertainment of Hongkong; 7.15 pictures only, 9.15 full programme; magnificent films tonight; performance by Howard Sisters.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-21 - 1912-12-28
Summary:

The palace hall in town. Two performances: Pictures only at 7.15 p.m. and Full programme at 9.15 p.m.; Magnificent films and performance by Miss Nellie Maher

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-21 - 1912-12-27
Summary:

The pioneer place of entertainment of Hongkong; 7.15 pictures only, 9.15 full programme; magnificent films tonight; performance by Howard Sisters and Miss Nellie Maher.

29
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-02-20 - 1913-03-04
Summary:

Performance by Miss Elsa Willson and Mr E. Ossipoff

30
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-03-01 - 1913-03-04
Summary:

A stock of magnificent films just arrived; performance by Willson & Ossipoff; matinees details included.

31
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.

33
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: 1915-04-15 - 1915-04-19
Summary:

On Apr 16, a magnificent programme, a great comic 'Max Linders Elopement' [sic] in 2 parts - length 3,000 feet; 'Beel's Startagem [sic]'; Pathe's British Gazettes; Gaumont Graphics & various other interesting films; On Say at 5, 2nd series of 'What Happened…

36
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-06-26 - 1915-06-26
Summary:

On June 25, the topic on every tongue, the topic in every household is 'The Perils of Pauline' in 4 reels, 11th & 12th episodes, see Pauline with the lions; Pathe's latest British Gazette; Keystone comics; On June 26, 4 round spar, Faddy Finn v. Witty Crockett in full boxing…

37
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-01 - 1915-07-03
Summary:

On July 2, the great feature film which has caused such a sensation, 13th & 14th episodes of 'Perils of Pauline'; Pathe's British Gazette, showing the mobilising of women, trench cookery, Russian artillery in action, and full of interesting events; also Pathe's comics,…

38
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-09 - 1915-07-10
Summary:

On July 9, the most marvellous programme ever presented, the great sensational feature film which has caused such a commotion in the colony, 15th & 16th episodes of the 'Perils of Pauline,' see the great duel, Pauline being rescued; Pathe's British Gazettes, showing latest…

39
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-15 - 1915-07-19
Summary:

On July 16, 17th & 18th episodes of the 'Perils of Pauline,' see the thrilling and startling experiences of Pauline being shot through the torpedo tube of a submarine; Pathe's British Gazettes; Keystone comedies; shortly to be shown 'Sherlock Holmes' and '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-16 - 1915-08-17
Summary:

On Aug 17, an all comedy programme, 'Little Miss Hard to Please' in 3 parts, 3,000 ft. long; 'A Night Out' n 2 parts, one of Pathe's latest; Pathe's British Gazette, 'The Great Naval Battle of the Falkland Islands.'