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: 1911-08-21
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.

62
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.

63
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-22 - 1911-08-23
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. Great attractions for tonight and for a few days only. Performance by Han Ping Chien and his son.

64
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-25 - 1911-08-31
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. Tremendous success of the wonderful danseuse, Miss Lynda Davis. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4:30 p.m.

65
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…

66
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-01 - 1911-09-05
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. Monster picture programme. Pathe's animated gazette. Ethel Preston and Ricado are coming.

67
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-06 - 1911-09-08
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. Magnificent new pictures. The great film, 'The Fall of Troy,' on Friday night. Last few performances by Miss Lynda Davis. Ethel Preston and Ricado are coming.

68
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…

69
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-09 - 1911-09-09
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The great film, 'The Fall of Troy,' for a few nights only. Performance by Huxham Trio on Monday. Pathe Freres animated gazette 'Cardiff Dock Strike' on Tuesday. Last few performances by Miss Lynda Davis.…

70
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-11 - 1911-09-18
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. The 3 Harmonious Huxhams tonight.

71
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.…

72
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.

73
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-19 - 1911-09-21
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 include 'A Veil of Happiness,' 'A Military Review in Chile,' 'Airship Destroyer 'Sensational',' 'Fairy Fishing Rod' and…

74
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-22 - 1911-09-25
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. The grand dramatic art film 'Antonio Foscrain.' Grand change of programme. Performance by The Harmonious Huxhams. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4:30 p.m.

75
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.

76
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.

77
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…

78
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-29 - 1911-10-02
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. Grand change of programme tonight. All new pictures. Performance by The Harmonious Huxhams. The great film 'A Tale of Two Cities,' 4000 feet in length, on Tuesday. Matinees…

79
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-03
Summary:

The great film, 4,000 feet in length entitled 'A Tale of Two Cities,' is to be exhibited at the Victoria Theatre tonight for the first time in Hongkong. This film is in three sections and the beginning of this historical and thrilling story, embodied in the first reel, arouses deepest…

80
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-03 - 1911-10-09
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. The great film 'A Tale of Two Cities,' 4000 feet in length, tonight. Performance by The Harmonious Huxhams. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4:30 p.m.