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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-06-17
Summary:

The committee thanked Mr. Lemaitre of Messrs. Pathe Freres for supplying the Cinematograph and Gramaphones and for his personal services, which were of the greatest value.

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-07
Summary:

In the afternoon and evening, there was a Cinematograph show, at which excellent films were presented, was well attended, and the thanks of all are due to Messrs. Pathe Freres for kindly loaning the machine.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-08
Summary:

The side shows were also patronised by many, it being a unique entertainment for Europeans especially to watch all the varieties of Chinese boxing, which permits the use of feet – as French boxing does – and also weapons. There was an up-to-date cinematograph show at which many humorous films…