A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-04-09
Summary:

There will no doubt be a very large audience present at the Theatre Royal this evening, when the renowned Carl Hertz, will make his re-appearance. In the marvellous cinematographe [sic] the new series pictures will be shown which includes the great sensational picture 'A Call on the London…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-04-11
Summary:

There will doubtless be a big holiday audience present at the Theatre Royal this evening, to witness the performance of Carl Hertz. Also the cinematographe pictures were enthusiastically received, the fight between gunboats and the turn-out of the London Fire Brigade being re-shown.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1900-04-24
Summary:

A good music-hall programme was given last night in Theatre Royal. Owing to the illness of an important member of the company, viz, the lime-light man, the London Bioscope had to be omitted. Various artists performed included Mr. Bell: a comedian, Miss Delroy on dancing, Miss Maud Lita on…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-05-12
Summary:

Barnes' Twentieth Century Entertainers are as smart a variety combination as has visited Hongkong, and that their work is being appreciated is testified by the fact that the number of their patrons has increased nightly since they opened. Harry Gray, as a comedian, has few equals. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-31
Summary:

The pictures of this historic fight for the World's Championship were again shown in the Theatre Royal last night. They are excellent, and tomorrow is the last time they will be seen in Hongkong.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-04-30
Summary:

At the close of a most successful season, Mr. Hugh J. Ward, head of the good play-acting company that recently visited Hong Kong, in a few words of acknowledgement, expressed his regret that the theatres in the East were not all that they might be. In reference to Hongkong Theatre especially, he…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-05
Summary:

The war pictures about military preparations and declaration of hostilities will be exhibited at the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-09
Summary:

The enterprising management of the Victoria succeeded in acquiring the rights of some war pictures. The first series, 'The Outbreak of War,' will be shown Tuesday night for the first time. On Friday, in addition to the above, the series 'Boys of the Bulldog Breed' will be…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-11
Summary:

In spite of the counter attraction offered by the 'Blue Bird' performance at the Theatre Royal, a large number of people attended at the Victoria to watch the new war pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-12
Summary:

The war pictures showing at the Victoria Theatre were a huge success last night. Tomorrow night, in addition to the pictures already shown, a new series 'Boys of the Bulldog Breed' will be screened and this should prove even more popular than 'The Outbreak of War.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-13
Summary:

A good number of people were again present at the Victoria last night to witness the popular war pictures that are being shown. These will be supplemented tonight by a further series 'The Boys of the Bulldog Breed.' Other interesting films will be shown in addition, and Douglas and…

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Headline: The Cinemas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-14
Summary:

Victoria Theatre: A film showing an excellent series of war pictures occupied the Victoria Theatre, including the British Army and the doings in Belgium. Performances by Mr. Robert Douglas and Miss Hilda Barry; Bijou Scenic Theatre: A new selection of war films commences tonight, including Pathe…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-16
Summary:

A great three-part war film was screened at the Victoria on Saturday evening. The 'Boys of the Bulldog Breed' is running. Douglas and Barry performed. Gaumont Graphic and a couple of films entitled 'Blood and Bosh,' 'The Only Veteran' were shown. The music on…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-02
Summary:

The new series of war pictures were screened at the Victoria last night. Another long picture shown was the Danish film 'Under the Auctioneer's Hammer.' There were also two good comics, as well as a drama 'The Love of an Island Maiden' [sic].

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Headline: At the Cinema
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-19
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre, tonight sensation lovers will be pleased with the third of the Rocambole series, 'The Missing Marquis.' At the Victoria, performances by Bert Flatt and Miss Flo. Brooks. 'Playing with his Luck' will be shown. Manager Blake promises another series of war…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-30
Summary:

The Bells of Rheims' was shown for the first time at the Victoria last night. Many other interesting films were shown, chief among them a fresh series of War pictures.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-01-06
Summary:

Nightly at the Victoria Theatre some very good pictures are being shown. 'Fascination,' 'The Mocking Actress' and on Friday next the great military picture 'High Treason' and Fourth series of War Pictures will be screened.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-07
Summary:

The film 'Fascination,' 'Obstacle Gun Drill,' 'The Belle and the Bracelet,' 'The Mocking Actress' have been screened for the last few nights. Tomorrow night, 'High Treason' will be screened for the first time, and with it, a fourth series of war…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-01-07
Summary:

Fascination,' and 'The Mocking Actress' are shown at the Victoria Theatre. Further war pictures are to be shown at an early date.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-09
Summary:

The new series of war pictures was on show for the first time at the Victoria last night. Mr. Henry and Miss May will perform tomorrow night.