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: 1911-06-26
Summary:

The girls of the C.M.S. schools were given an extra treat by the Coronation committee and others. This took the form of a specially arranged cinematograph entertainment at the Victoria theatre, to which the pupils of Fairlea, Kowloon Victoria Home, St. Stephens' Girls College and six out of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-04-27
Summary:

An enjoyable concert was given last evening at the Victoria Theatre, Messrs Ramos and Ramos being responsible for its promotion on behalf of the fund to aid the sufferers in the appalling Titanic disaster. A fine selection of cinematograph films was introduced. Performance under Mr F. Gonzales…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-12
Summary:

Miss Nellie Maher gave her farewell performances at the Victoria Theatre last night. The cinematograph films shown were of the usual good quality. Miss Elsa Willson sang beautiful songs.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-02
Summary:

Mr. Henry Dallas has reserved two best one-act pieces for his last two nights in the Victoria Theatre. In addition to the triple bill, several new Films will be shown on the Cinematograph.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-08
Summary:

A splendid cinematograph entertainment was given in the Refreshment Hall approved by Messrs. Ramos and Ramos of the Victoria Theatre. The performance was a great success and was greatly appreciated.

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Headline: Christmas Tree
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-12-23
Summary:

The Christmas Party in connection with the R.E. and the A.S.C. took place yesterday at the Wellington Barracks. The children received gifts and were treated to a cinematograph show by Mr. Blake of the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-01-18
Summary:

Practically every seat in the Victoria Theatre was occupied when Mr. Horace Goldin and his Illusionists Company presented a series of mysteries of excellence and originality rarely seen in the Colony. Miss Barbara Barrington performed singing and cinematograph pictures of which embodied a…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-17 - 1919-10-25
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow night, Charlie Chaplin in 'Sunnyside.' October 18 remarks: Booking at Anderson's. Matinee: Final episode of 'The Lightning Raider' and Geraldine O'Brien in 'Woman's Fight.' October 20 and 21 remarks: Harold Lloyd in 'Spring…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-18 - 1919-10-24
Summary:

Saturday and Sunday 9.15 p.m., a grand comedy night, Charlie Chaplin in 'Sunnyside.' Prices: $1.50, $1.00 and 70 cents. Booking at Anderson's. October 18 Remarks: Today's matinee, 3.15 and 5 p.m., final episode of 'The Lightning Raider.' Sunday's matinee, Miss…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-20 - 1919-10-23
Summary:

Monday and Tuesday at 9.15 p.m., now drawing packed houses, a grand comedy night, Charlie Chaplin in his third million-dollar comedy, 'Sunnyside.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Spring Fever' and News Budget. Prices: $1.50, $1.00 and 70 cents. Booking at Anderson's. October 22…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-25 - 1919-10-28
Summary:

An attractive bill final episode of 'The Lightning Raider' and 'It Happened to Adele,' a clever Gold Rooster play in five parts. Matinee: Charlie Chaplin in 'Sunnyside.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-25 - 1919-10-25
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow night, an attractive bill, final episode of 'The Lightning Raider' and 'It Happened to Adele,' a clever Gold Rooster play in five parts. Today's matinee at 2.15 and 5 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'Sunnyside.' Prices: 60 cents and 30 cents.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-25 - 1919-10-25
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow night, an attractive bill, final episode of 'The Lightning Raider' and 'It Happened to Adele,' a clever Gold Rooster play in 5 parts. Today's matinee: 2.15 and 5 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'Sunnyside.' Prices: 60 cents and 30 cents. Booking…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-27 - 1919-10-28
Summary:

Tonight's attractive programme, 'It Happened to Adele,' a first-class Gold Rooster play and the last episode of 'The Lightning Raider.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-27 - 1919-10-28
Summary:

Tonight's attractive programme, 'It Happened to Adele,' a first-class Gold Rooster play and the last episode of 'The Lightning Raider.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-13 - 1920-01-19
Summary:

Beware fo the Girl with 'The Yellow Ticket,' Satan's Passport! January 16 remarks: Fannie Ward in 'The Yellow Ticket.' Matinee: Mollie King in 'Blind Man's Luck.' Booking at Anderson's. January 17 remarks: Matinee performances: Saturday: 'Jack…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-16 - 1920-01-16
Summary:

Matinee, Saturday 17th at 2 p.m. and 4.30 p.m., a special Fox kiddie wonder picture, 'Jack and the Beanstalk' in 10 reels.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-01-16 - 1920-01-19
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, a gala night at the Victoria, Fannie Ward in 'The Yellow Ticket.' Matinee at 5.15 p.m., Mollie King in 'Blind Man's Luck.' Booking at Anderson's. January 17 Remarks: At 7.15 p.m., 'The Terror of the Range' episodes 1, 2 and 3. Matinee…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-01-17 - 1920-01-17
Summary:

The charming and favourite star, Fannie Ward in 'The Yellow Tickets.' At 7.15 p.m., 'The Terror of the Range' episodes 1, 2 and 3. Matinee programme: Saturday at 2 p.m. and 4.30 p.m., 'Jack and the Beanstalk.' Band of the Wiltshire Regiment in attendance at 4.30 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-01-20 - 1920-01-21
Summary:

Tonight, 'Jack and the Beanstalk,' a special Fox kiddie wonder picture in 10 parts. At 7.15 p.m., 'The Terror of the Range,' episode 4, 5 and 6. Matinee: Fannie Ward in 'The Yellow Ticket.' Booking at Anderson's.