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: 1911-05-19
Summary:

The new Victoria Theatre is to be opened on Empire Day.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-05-27
Summary:

The formal opening of the new Victoria Theatre on Friday night attracted a large attendance and many were the expressions of admiration in connection with the new building. A monster programme was arranged for the occasion and it was thoroughly appreciated. Performances by Miss Bascans and Mr…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-06-06
Summary:

Tonight is the last night of the Ching Ling Foo troupe and those who have not yet seen this marvellous combination would do well to do so before it is too late. Tomorrow night the celebrated Collier Sisters who made such a hit in Shanghai make their debut.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-06-12
Summary:

Mr J. Gonzales de Bernedo, Consul General for Chili in Hongkong, the popular manager of the Victoria Theatre, together with his wife and family, leave for a well-earned holiday in Japan on the 20th inst.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-06-19
Summary:

After the coronation tea to be held at the R. E. Theatre the children of the garrison are to be entertained by Messrs Ramos and Ramos, at the Victoria Theatre. This is in addition to the entertainment for the army and navy at the Empire Cinematograph.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-06-19
Summary:

It will no doubt greatly interest the public of Hongkong to know that Messrs Ramos and Ramos, of the Victoria Theatre, have secured the services of Mr A. Lauro, a cinematograph film producer, who arrived today for the purpose of taking pictures of the Coronation Celebrations in Hongkong during…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-06-29
Summary:

The magnificent new film showing the aviation race meeting in which two French Ministers were seriously wounded and one killed is to be exhibited at the Victoria Theatre tonight, as well as the film showing the funeral procession of M. Berteaux.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-07-17
Summary:

Crowds flocked to see the films of the Coronation festivities in London, at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday night. The pictures are remarkably clear and on each occasion when the royal coach have in sight the audience broke forth into joyous applause. Tonight a number of very fine views of…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-07-25
Summary:

To a crowded house last night Frank Melrose, 'the nimble one,' made his debut and he held the stage for thirty-five minutes and the audience was convulsed with laughter.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-07-26
Summary:

Messrs Ramos and Ramos make a specialty of introducing the best artist to the Hongkong public and their latest success is Mr Frank Melrose, a great London comedian, who is known in all parts of the world. His Press notices alone fill several large albums so that he came to Hongkong to appear at…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-02
Summary:

A bumper house at the Victoria Theatre on Tuesday night gave the Collier Sisters an enthusiastic send-off on the occasion of a benefit performance in their honour. The Donnelly Troupe, Little Kitty and Mrs Elsie Donnelly also provide their performance. With a number of interesting films were…

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Headline: At the Theatres
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-07
Summary:

A special matinee is to be held at the Victoria Theatre this afternoon when the film of the Hongkong Coronation festivities will be exhibited by special request. On Wednesday, and for two succeeding nights, the film of the Coronation in London will be shown for the last time, while on Thursday…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-21
Summary:

The attendance at the Victoria Theatre on Friday night, on the occasion of the benefit performance to Little Kitty Donnelly, was the largest on record.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-22
Summary:

The famous conjurer Han Ping Chien appears at the Victoria Theatre tonight and for a few nights only.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-01
Summary:

Messrs Ramos and Ramos, the proprietors of Victoria Theatre, have just concluded arrangements for the exhibition of the animated picture Gazette of Pathé Freres which will be quite a new thing in Hongkong. Gazette is an ordinary film showing the latest happenings from all over the world. A…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-08
Summary:

At Victoria Theatre tonight the great film 'The Fall of Troy' is to be exhibited for the first time. It is a truly magnificent film. In addition, a number of other new pictures are to be shown includes 'Love, luck and gasoline' and 'Love and Money.' The Huxham Trio…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-15
Summary:

Monster programme of magnificent films is being exhibited every night at the Victoria Theatre. Amongst the pictures to be shown are 'The telephone,' 'Queen Dido forsaken by Encas,' 'Only one girl,' 'The Regimental Flag,' 'Unwelcome guests,' etc.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-19
Summary:

The Huxham Trio is scoring an overwhelming success at the Victoria Theatre every night. The pictures are exceedingly good and another bumper programme of entirely new films is to be exhibited tonight.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-23
Summary:

After being closed down during the hot weather the Victoria Skating Rink will re-open on Sunday, October 1, at 10:00am. Rinking enthusiasts will be able to obtain monthly tickets on application at the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-29
Summary:

A complete change of programme is announced in connection with the Victoria Theatre tonight, when the films to be presented are all new. Altogether some 82 films have arrived and will be presented during the course of the next week or so. The programme for tonight includes comic film 'The…