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: 1912-04-27
Summary:

Last night, the Victoria Theatre was crowded for the splendid benefit concert promoted by Messrs. Ramos and Ramos on behalf of the fund to aid the sufferers from the appalling disaster to the liner Titanic. The programme was an elaborate one, with music from the K.O.Y.L.I., Mr. F. Gonzales and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-07-17 - 1913-07-18
Summary:

Coming film screening of 'On the Steps of the Throne'; Singing and dancings performances by Olga Montes and Kitty Raynor

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-07-19
Summary:

The programme at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday to Monday is notable for excellent films to be exhibited. These include the superb military film 'On the Steps of the Throne' and several very good comics. Misses Olga Montez and Kitty Raynor are still entertaining the many patrons of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-08-19 - 1913-08-20
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Sewer' (in 2 parts) and some comic films; Performances by Olga Montez and Kitty Raynor

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-07
Summary:

The orchestra for the Victoria Cinematograph Theatre was expected to arrive yesterday by the French Packet Paul Lecat but did not do so. It is believed the musicians will be here by the next semester. The Victoria continues to exhibit films showing the most recent world events and interesting…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-24
Summary:

The programmes at the Victoria Theatre improve with each change last week's offerings were a particularly well-selected lot and each was watched with interest. A feature film in three parts, 'The Money Kings,' is most absorbing, and introduces wireless, a hydroplane and various…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-30 - 1914-07-02
Summary:

Films screening of 'At the Foot of the Scaffold' (2 parts) and 'Wheat and Tares' (2 parts); Screening of The latest Gaumint Graphic; Also some very comic films; Coming film: 'Queen's Jewels'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-21 - 1914-07-23
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Dice of Life' (3 parts); Screening of The latest Gaumont Graphic; Also some exceedingly comic films

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-24 - 1914-07-27
Summary:

Film screening of 'To Conquer or to Die' (5 parts); The latest Gaumont Graphic; Also some exceedingly comic films

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-28 - 1914-07-30
Summary:

Film screening of 'Black Thirteen' (2 parts); The latest Gaumont Graphic; And a fine selection of comic films

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-31 - 1914-08-03
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Mysteries of Photograph'( 5,000 ft, 4 parts); Screening of The latest Gaumont Graphic; Also some exceedingly comic pictures

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-04 - 1914-08-06
Summary:

Film screening of 'Study in Diplomacy' (2 parts); Also other comic and intersting films

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-07 - 1914-08-10
Summary:

Film screening of 'In the Midst of the Jungle' (3 parts); Screening of the latest Gaumont Graphic; Also some very comic films

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-25 - 1914-08-27
Summary:

Film screening of 'Misplaced Trust' (2 parts); Also new panoramic, Historical and Comic films

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-12-14 - 1914-12-17
Summary:

The thrilling drama, 'In the Consul's Uniform' in 3 parts, 4,000 feet long, on Tuesday, 15th December. Various interesting films and comics are included. Perfromances by Bert Flatt and Flo Brooks. The third series of war pictures is coming.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-12-18 - 1914-12-19
Summary:

The sensational drama, 'Playing with His Luck' in 3 parts, 3,000 feet long, tonight on 18th December. Gaumont graphic is included. The dramatic film by request, 'The Strength of Men' in 2 parts. Various interesting films and comics are included. The third series of war…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-12-21 - 1914-12-24
Summary:

The sensational dramas 'Gipsy Blood' and 'John Sterling, Alderman' on Tuesday, 22nd December. Various interesting films and comics are included. Performances by Bert Flatt and Flo Brooks. Grand X'mas tree matinee at 4 p.m. on Thursday, 24th December. Matinees on Friday,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-01-18 - 1915-01-20
Summary:

The magnificent picture in 3 parts, 'Theresa the Adventures' in 3,000 feet long, on Tuesday, 19th January. New comics and historical films included. Debut of Billy Graham for one night only on Wednesday, 20th January. Matinees on every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-01-21 - 1915-01-23
Summary:

The powerful and dramatic picture 'Blind Love,' in 4 parts and 4,000 feet long, on Friday, 22th January. New comics and historical films included. Matinees on every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-01-25 - 1915-01-27
Summary:

An enjoyable comedy, 'Nelly's Wits,' in 3 parts and 3,000 feet long, on Tuesday, 26th January. New comics and historical pictures included. Matinees on every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.