A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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121
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-01-27
Summary:

Miss Lynda Davis, the band of K.O.Y.L.I. and H.M.S. Merlin performed in Victoria Theatre. Mr Clair Brown appeared for the first time in Hongkong and created a favourable impression.

122
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-01-31
Summary:

A magnificent historical film representative of the battle of Trafalgar, showing the ships in action and the man in the enemy's round-top who shot the beloved Admiral Nelson, is to be presented at the Victoria Theatre tonight.

123
Headline: News of the Day
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-02-03
Summary:

Madame Abdala is to make her debut at the Victoria Theatre tonight.

124
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-02-23
Summary:

A number of new films have arrived for the Victoria Theatre and will be shown during the next few days. Performance by the Lyall Sisters.

125
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-02-27
Summary:

A fine film entitled the 'Queen's Necklace,' which illustrates a chapter of French history, is to be shown at the Victoria Theatre tonight. The case of the diamond necklace was a historical scandal which took place about 1785, in the reign of the ill-fated Louis XVI and Marie…

126
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-03-04
Summary:

The Hughes Musical Comedy Company, who are at present playing in Shanghai, are expected to open here in March, the 13th, at the Victoria Theatre.

127
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…

128
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-05-09
Summary:

Messrs Ramos and Ramos have sent the sum £67.13s. 5d. To the Lord Mayor of London in aid of the Mansion House Titanic Relief Fund. This sum was realised at the recent entertainment at the Victoria Theatre, Hongkong, on behalf of the Titanic Fund.

129
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-16 - 1913-01-18
Summary:

Commencing on Sunday, 19th January, and for a short season only. Hughes Musical Comedy Company's opening production, The Grafters. Price details included. Plan at Moutrie's.

130
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-17
Summary:

The Hughes Musical Comedy Company opens a short season at the Victoria Theatre on Sunday next, particulars of which appear in an advertisement in this issue. Bookings at Messrs Moutrie's.

131
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-18
Summary:

The Hughes Musical Comedy Company opens a short season at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow (Sunday) evening, when they will produce 'The Grafters.'

132
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-20 - 1913-01-23
Summary:

Hughes Musical Comedy Company's enormous success, 'A Day at the Races.' Price details included. Plan at Moutrie's.

133
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-21
Summary:

The Hughes Musical Comedy Company fully upheld their reputation as entertainers last evening in their presentation at the Victoria Theatre of 'A Day at the Races.'

134
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-22
Summary:

There was hardly an empty seat at the Victoria Theatre last evening, when the Hughes Musical Comedy Company gave a repeat performance of 'A Day at the Races' [sic].

135
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-24
Summary:

The Hughes Musical Comedy Company gave a repeat performance of the 'The Speculators' at the Victoria Theatre last evening.

136
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-24 - 1913-01-25
Summary:

Tonight at 9:15 p.m. The last of Hughes Musical Comedy Company's production, 'The Bull Fighters' and 'Three of a Kind.' Price details included. Plan at Moutrie's.

137
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-26
Summary:

It will take the Hongkong public a very long time to be tired of the Hughes Musical Comedy Company. Their performance filled up the Victoria Theatre every night.

138
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-27 - 1913-01-29
Summary:

Hughes Musical Comedy Company will reopen for three nights only from 29th January. On Friday, 31st January, 'The Grafters' by special request. On Saturday, 1st February, the greatest novelty 'Spedlebounder's Dream.' On Sunday, 2nd February, the greatest comedy, '…

139
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-30 - 1913-01-31
Summary:

The Grafters' on Friday, 31st January by special request. 'Spedlebounder's Dream' on Saturday matinee at 3:30 p.m. and evening. A change of scene in 25 seconds. 'Hans Nick' on Sunday matinee at 6 p.m. and evening.

140
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-02-01 - 1913-02-01
Summary:

Speculators' on Monday, 3rd February, 1913. Last performances of Day at the Races and The Texas Tommy Contest on Tuesday, 4th February.