A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Tonight: Hongkong Cinematograph - Des Voeux Road, Central (Opposite the Central Market)
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-12-06 - 1907-12-14
Summary:

Pictures which have never been exhibited; Two Performances each night; Military in uniform and children half price

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Headline: Tonight: Hongkong Cinematograph - Des Voeux Road Central (Opposite the Central Market)
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-12-07 - 1907-12-16
Summary:

Comfortable, interesting, pictures which have never been exhibited. Two performances each night, from 6.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. and 9 to 11 p.m. Price: first-class 50 cents, second-class 25 cents, military in uniform and children half-price.

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Headline: Tonight: New Pictures - At the Hongkong Cinematograph (Opposite the Central Market)
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-12-26 - 1908-01-15
Summary:

New Pictures. Performances by the Troupe of Miss Adala with the assistance of La Belle Dora for a few nights only. Price: first-class $1, second-class $0.5 and third-class $0.25.

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Headline: Hongkong Cinematograph
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-06-11 - 1908-06-24
Summary:

(Opposite Central Market) New pictures. New songs by Miss Beryl Lytton. Schedule details included.

5
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-21 - 1911-08-22
Summary:

Full change of pictures. Performer: Donnelly Family and Miss Lynoa Davis

6
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-23 - 1911-08-24
Summary:

Hang Pieng Chien Troupe for a few days only. Performer: Miss Lynoa Davis; Full change of pictures

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-25 - 1911-09-11
Summary:

Full change of pictures. Performer: Miss Lynoa Davis

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-09-21 - 1911-09-28
Summary:

A complete change of new pictures. Performers: Great Huxham Trio

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-26 - 1911-09-28
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. New pictures. Performance by The Harmonious Huxhams. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4:30 p.m.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-09-29 - 1911-10-03
Summary:

Complete new programme Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday, 29th Sept. to 2nd October. Magnificent New Pictures. Performer: The Harmonious Huxhams

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-11-23 - 1911-12-05
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. New pictures every two days. Debut of Daisy Lundy. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-14 - 1912-05-22
Summary:

Two performances daily: 7.15 p.m. pictures only, 9.15 p.m. full programme. Performance by Sam Gale and Myra James

13
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-07-12 - 1912-07-13
Summary:

Two performances: Pictures only at 7.15 p.m. & Full programme at 9.15 p.m; Performance by Billy Eldid & Troupe

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-07-15 - 1912-07-16
Summary:

Two performances: Pictures only at 7.15 p.m. & Full programme at 9.15 p.m; Performance by Billy Eldid & Troupe; Returning performance by Miss Addie Leigh

15
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-09-30 - 1912-10-03
Summary:

Re-opening night of the famous artists and unparalleled dancers Verne and Smith; magnificent new pictures just arrived.

16
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-04 - 1912-10-05
Summary:

Sunday, October, 6, 1912, the great sporting picture of the Boxing Contest between Moreau and Papty; 16 rounds; every bout distinct and clear; other beautiful pictures are also provided.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-11-04 - 1912-11-04
Summary:

Just arrived, new and magnificent pictures; Performer: Miss Smith

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-10 - 1912-12-20
Summary:

The palace hall in town. Two performances: Pictures only at 7.15 p.m. and Full programme at 9.15 p.m.; Performance by The Howard Sisters

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Headline: Victoria Theatre: New Pictures
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-13 - 1913-01-16
Summary:

New pictures; Performances by Nellie Maher and the Two Gibson Girls; Return visit of the Hughes Musical Comedy Co.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-13 - 1913-01-17
Summary:

7.15 p.m., great success of The Two Gibsons and Dolly Maher; new pictures; return visit of our old friends, The Hughes Comedy Co. will open on Sunday in The Grafters.