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: 1911-08-05
Summary:

The various cinematograph shows will have a complete change of programme tonight. At the Bijou, Frank Melrose continued his performance, and an entirely new programme of pictures will be screened. The Donnelly family are still the headliners at the Victoria Theatre. A splendid set of animated…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-10
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre is continuing to please the community of Hongkong by obtaining the very best of picture and artists, including the Donnelly Family, Little Kitty and Lynda Davis.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-09-18
Summary:

The weekend programme at the Victoria cinematograph was again an attractive one, and drew large houses. The Harmonious Huxhams trip was greatly appreciated, and the pictures were, as usual, very interesting. Tonight there will be an entire change of programme.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-09-21
Summary:

The 'Harmonious Huxhams' are providing a delightful entertainment at the Victoria Cinematograph, in addition to the excellent picture show.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-13
Summary:

The Harmonious Huxhams who have been delighting record audiences at the Victoria Theatre for the past month are returning to Australia on Thursday. A star programme of pictures will also be screened.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-03-13
Summary:

Hongkong is in danger of being spoilt just now, in the way of entertainments. There is no lack of choice, and the standard may be set down as uniformly high. Until the weekend, every evening may be spent at the University without fear of proving tedious. On Friday night, the Theatre Royal should…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-17
Summary:

The great attraction at the Victoria Theatre just now, besides the excellent pictures, is the Howard Sisters.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-03
Summary:

There was only a poor attendance at the Victoria Theatre last night when Mr. Dallas' Company gave their last performance. The programme comprised three sketches, together with pictures.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-11
Summary:

A special grand matinee will be given at the Victoria Theatre in aid of the Portuguese School. A very attractive programme of pictures is to be provided.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-03
Summary:

In addition to the magnicent picture to be exhibited on Friday night. The Victoria Theatre has engaged the popular artists, 'La Belle and Williams.' The booking office is open from 11am daily.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-17
Summary:

Robert Douglas and Hilda Barry head the programme at the Victoria Theatre and the pictures this week are good.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-24
Summary:

Some splendid pictures were screened at the Victoria Theatre for the Canton Floods Fund. The Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Professor Gonzales.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-22
Summary:

Arrangements have been made by the Victoria Theatre to screen new pictures at the Wednesday matinee.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-20
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre is securing pictures of the war, dramas of intense interest are produced, while the comic series is delightful. There was a complete change of the programme last night.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-09
Summary:

The Melbourne Comedy Co, reappears at the Victoria Theatre. With the return of the comedy-makers, together with a new set of pictures, an evening at the Victoria this weekend.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-19
Summary:

The special band night at the Victoria Theatre last night was less well patronised than it might have been. The Band of the 18th Infantry played a most excellent list of pieces and the picture programme was full of fun. So good a show deserved to be well attended. There will be a new programme…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-23
Summary:

A large audience is attracted to the capital series of pictures depicting work being done by women workers in the munition works at home. Other pictures portrayed the Army Service Corps, the Royal Flying Corps and the Royal Artillery at work.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-02-24
Summary:

The Manager of the Victoria Theatre had engaged two well-known artists, Messrs Abbott and Martell, who provided a turn of sensational nature. The performances of the Merry Wizard and acrobat in addition to new pictures were splendid.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-21
Summary:

An attractive programme has been arranged for the evening concert. The performance will be composed of pictures, a party from the 25th Middlesex Rgt will contribute several items. The function was arranged by a committee of the students of the Portuguese School and proceeds will be devoted to…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-11
Summary:

Concerts and Tea: Five concerts have been arranged for the men. On this occasion a free picture show at the Victoria Theatre was very kindly given by Mr. Blake and much appreciated by the children.