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: 1915-06-02
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre put up a good programme last night, containing among other things, two Pathe Gazettes with interesting war pictures. 'The Kangaroo at Home' was a wonderfully vivid picture. The two long pictures were 'Ahainthe' and a funny 'Wiffles' film.

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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: 1915-07-27
Summary:

The principal film shown at the Victoria Theatre tonight is dramatic. 'For the Sake of a Throne,' Keystone comics and Pathe's Gazette fill up an attractive programme.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-05
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre last night was the second and last performance given to swell the receipts of the Canton Flood Relief Fund. In honour of the occasion the pictures were particularly good, including many entertaining features.

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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: 1915-11-02
Summary:

The entertainment provided at the Bijou Theatre should now be heightened by the addition of an orchestra. There is a great variety of pictures shown.

67
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-11-15
Summary:

Two long films are in the programme now showing at the Victoria Theatre. The 'Bridge on the Year' is a well-told four part story of the great war. 'Max's Double Part' is a comedy in which Max Linder appears with the usual laughable results. 'Tricks of a Tab' is…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-17
Summary:

The new programme at the Victoria is a full one and contains much that is of wide general interest. There are four cheery comics and a lengthy coloured dramatic film 'The Ashes of Happiness.' The new Pathe Gazette is up to its usual excellent form, while a descriptive piece 'Snow…

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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.

70
Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-22
Summary:

Full houses have again been the rule at the Victoria at the various weekend performances. The Friday and Monday programme at the Victoria contains some bright little comics, another Wiffles picture, Pathe's Gazette 'The Flight that Saves,' and a coloured picture of the Cotentin…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-30
Summary:

Miss Glory Taft delighted very good houses at the Bijou Theatre. Several new numbers are sweetly rendered. A big range of pictures is shown nightly.

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-08
Summary:

Wiffles on the Rivera,' 'The Voice Within,' 'The Avenger' and Pathe's Gazette containing some new war pictures were shown last night at the Victoria. Tonight, tomorrow and Friday, 'Indian Wars Refought' will be screened. Special native war dances and songs…

73
Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-30
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre programme for Tuesday, last night and tonight include a new Pathe's Gazette and some war pictures. Other features are one or two good little comics, a beautiful series of views of Genoa, and a dramatic film 'From Circus to Racecourse.' The programme for…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-17
Summary:

There was a well-filled house at the Victoria Theatre last night and a very attractive series of pictures was screened. A new Max Linder film, 'Tiny Tim and the Cherries,' the new Pathe Gazette containing some war pictures, and the five-part drama 'The Masked Amazon' were…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-14
Summary:

In addition to a new Pathe Gazette and another topical picture 'Big Guns for the Front,' the Victoria is offering its patrons an excellent representation of 'Othello.' tomorrow night, this will be replaced with 'As You Like It.' An all British company Tom Melbourne…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-24
Summary:

The Melbourne Comedy Company, Eileen Melbourne, Tom Melbourne, scored another big success at the Victoria Theatre. Tonight is the last night of this programme. The 'movies' consist entirely of comedies with the exception of Pathe's Gazette.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-08
Summary:

The Three Delroys will be performed at the Bijou Theatre. There will also be screened a fine set of pictures.

78
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.

79
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-24
Summary:

His Excellency the Governor and a party of ten attended the Victoria Theatre. Performance by the Humphrey Bishop Company, Miss Nora Noon and Mr. Stanley Vilven. 'The Beloved Vagabond' and two of Pathe's Gazettes on the screen were thoroughly enjoyed.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-12
Summary:

The Hongkongite has yet to taste the delights of open air pictures in Kowloon at The Palisade. The enjoyment of the evening included the musical programme. The Palisade is within a minute's walk of the Ferry.