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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-09 - 1913-09-11
Summary:

Programme for 9th, 10th and 11th: dramatic picture, 'A Sister's Love,' 'Fate's Buffettings' (2 parts, Pathe coloured); comic pictures, 'A Picture Idol,' 'Two Men under the Same Kimono,' and 'The Conjurer's Triumph' (Max Linder);…

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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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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-08-18 - 1914-08-19
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, entire change of programme with all new pictures: historic, panoramic, and comic; and the great drama 'The Creola Girl' [sic] in 2 parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-08-22 - 1914-08-22
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, entire change of programme with all new pictures: historic, panoramic, and comic; including the magnificent and powerful drama in 3 parts, 'Ave Maria,' showing a child's devotion for her mother.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-08-25 - 1914-08-26
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the powerful & stirring drama 'Misplaced Trust' in 2 parts; together with new panoramic, historical & comic films; matinees details included.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-18 - 1914-09-18
Summary:

For 4 nights only, 'The Golden Beetle' (5,000 feet), exciting & thrilling from start to finish; also a number of new historical, panoramic, & comic pictures; performance by 'The Dares.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-01-08 - 1915-01-09
Summary:

The great military picture 'High Treason' in 4 parts and 4,000 feet long. The fourth series of war pictures in 3 parts and 3,000 feet long. Both will be shown tonight, 8th January. Special performance by Henry & May for one night only on Sunday, 10th January.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-11 - 1915-01-13
Summary:

On Jan 15, the all powerful drama 'Left Alone' in 4 parts - 4,000 feet long; also interesting and historical films, engagement extraordinary; performance by Herny & May.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-01-18 - 1915-01-20
Summary:

The magnificent picture in 3 parts, 'Theresa the Adventures' in 3,000 feet long, on Tuesday, 19th January. New comics and historical films included. Debut of Billy Graham for one night only on Wednesday, 20th January. Matinees on every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-18 - 1915-01-20
Summary:

On Jan 19, the magnificent picture 'Theresa the Adventuress' in 3 parts - 3,000 feet long; new comic, instructive and historical films; performance by Billy Graham.

15
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-01-21 - 1915-01-23
Summary:

The powerful and dramatic picture 'Blind Love,' in 4 parts and 4,000 feet long, on Friday, 22th January. New comics and historical films included. Matinees on every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-21 - 1915-01-23
Summary:

On Jan 22, the all powerful & dramatic picture 'Blind Love' in 4 parts - 4,000 feet long, showing a gipsy girl's devotion to a blind man; also new comic, historical & interesting films.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-01-25 - 1915-01-27
Summary:

An enjoyable comedy, 'Nelly's Wits,' in 3 parts and 3,000 feet long, on Tuesday, 26th January. New comics and historical pictures included. Matinees on every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-01-28 - 1915-01-30
Summary:

The startling detective story, 'The Family Diamond,' in 4 parts and 4,000 feet long, on Friday, 29th January. New comics and historical films included. Matinees on every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-28 - 1915-01-30
Summary:

On Jan 29, the startling detective story 'The Family Diamond' in 4 parts - 4,000 feet long; new comic, historical & interesting films.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-11 - 1915-02-13
Summary:

The thrilling detective picture 'Fantomas: The False Magistrate' in 3 parts - 4,000 feet long; performance by McClements, Slade & Delmar, Delmar, and Slade; comic, historical & interesting films.