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: 1912-12-17
Summary:

The great attraction at the Victoria Theatre just now, besides the excellent pictures, is the Howard Sisters.

22
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.

23
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.

24
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-25
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company staged two short musical comedies at the Victoria Theatre last night. Messrs Le Blane, Vack, Burgess, Miss Gertrude St. Clair, Miss Teddy Martin and Miss Eugenie Le Blane did well in their parts. The songs and choruses were as good as ever.

25
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-03
Summary:

There was only a poor attendance at the Victoria Theatre last night when Mr. Dallas' Company gave their last performance. The programme comprised three sketches, together with pictures.

26
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-08-29 - 1913-08-29
Summary:

Four magnificent pictures will be screened; Performances by Pedro Madariaga, Kitty Raynor, Olga Montez, Prof Estella, Mr Madariaga, Prof. Gonzalez, Sister Peggy and Rosey

27
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-11
Summary:

A special grand matinee will be given at the Victoria Theatre in aid of the Portuguese School. A very attractive programme of pictures is to be provided.

28
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-03
Summary:

In addition to the magnicent picture to be exhibited on Friday night. The Victoria Theatre has engaged the popular artists, 'La Belle and Williams.' The booking office is open from 11am daily.

29
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-17
Summary:

Robert Douglas and Hilda Barry head the programme at the Victoria Theatre and the pictures this week are good.

30
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-07-24
Summary:

Some splendid pictures were screened at the Victoria Theatre for the Canton Floods Fund. The Philharmonic Orchestra under the direction of Professor Gonzales.

31
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-22
Summary:

Arrangements have been made by the Victoria Theatre to screen new pictures at the Wednesday matinee.

32
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-10-21 - 1915-10-21
Summary:

Grand popular pictures

33
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-13 - 1915-11-15
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Bridge Across the Yser' (2 parts) and 'Max's Double' (2 parts); Screening of Pathe's Latest Gazette; Also comic, historical and interesting pictures

34
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-20
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre is securing pictures of the war, dramas of intense interest are produced, while the comic series is delightful. There was a complete change of the programme last night.

35
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-21 - 1916-02-24
Summary:

Tonight! Great race week attractions - all comedy programme; performance by the Melbourne Comedy Company; last performance of 'The Sentry Box, the Soldier and the Maid,' 'The Hongkong Suffragette,' and 'The Squaints,' etc; complete change of programme tomorrow, also…

36
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-21 - 1916-02-21
Summary:

Great race week attractions tonight. Enormous success of The Melbourne Company. All comedy programme including The Sentry Box, the Soldier and the Maid, and the Hongkong Suffragette and Squaints, etc. Also the Keystone film, 'His Sister's Kids,' and a selection of latest cinema…

37
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-24
Summary:

The Melbourne Comedy Company, Eileen Melbourne, Tom Melbourne, scored another big success at the Victoria Theatre. Tonight is the last night of this programme. The 'movies' consist entirely of comedies with the exception of Pathe's Gazette.

38
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-03-03 - 1916-03-04
Summary:

All comedy picture programme from Friday to Sunday on 3rd, 4th and 5th March. For three nights only. Also 'Great Sale at Rightaways' by The Melbourne Comedy Company. See The Flapper, The Scotch Girl, The Manager, The Secretary and The Customers.

39
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-09
Summary:

The Melbourne Comedy Co, reappears at the Victoria Theatre. With the return of the comedy-makers, together with a new set of pictures, an evening at the Victoria this weekend.

40
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-05-05 - 1916-05-05
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Charlie Chaplin by the Sea' and 'Exploits of Elaine'; Coming film: 'Dolly of the Dailies' and 'What Happened to Mary'