A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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801
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-28
Summary:

It was now been definitely decided that the Victoria Theatre is to be closed. On March 31st performances will cease and the following day operations will be commenced to demolish it. It is ten years since it was opened as a Variety and Cinema Theatre and during that time it has been one of the…

802
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-11
Summary:

Wives of Men' is the title of the principal film showing at the Victoria Theatre. There is a performance by Miss Olga Steffanovich. In addition, 'Bound and Gagged,' a thrilling serial picture, is also being screened. There are also a number of comedies and topical pictures.

803
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-17
Summary:

Mr. Eugene de Rubini, mental telepathist and experimental psychologist, is going to perform at the Victoria Theatre.

804
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-18
Summary:

Commencing this evening, Mr. Eugene de Rubini, mental telepathist and experimental psychologist, will perform at the Victoria Theatre. In addition, there will be a number of pictures.

805
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-19
Summary:

Further enhancing its reputation for securing the best talent which is in the Colony, the Victoria Theatre last night presented Mr. Eugene de Rubini. The Rubini display proved one of the best attractions the theatre has housed for some little time and it was unfortunate that his appearance…

806
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-22
Summary:

The Humphrey Bishop Company are in the Colony for a short stay and are appearing at the Victoria Theatre.

807
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-24
Summary:

One of the outstanding merits of the Humphrey Bishop Comedy and Operatic Company is that the performances can be seen again and again. The performances included Mr. Walter Kingsley, Mr. Maurice Jaffey, Miss Louise Meadows, Miss Marguerite Edwards, Miss Rosina Ward and Mr. Frank Egan.

808
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-25
Summary:

After a successful but very short tour of the Humphrey Bishop Company, the management of the Victoria Theatre has returned to the picture programme. The principal picture is 'Bound and Gagged,' (episodes seven and eight). At the 9.15 performance, Eugene de Rubini will provide an…

809
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-25
Summary:

That Mr. Eugene de Rubini is an accomplished telepathist was the unanimous verdict of the audience at the Victoria Theatre. The attendance was not very encouraging but this might be due to the counter attraction at the theatre Royal. He will make his last appearance at the Victoria Theatre.

810
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-30
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The writer ascended the stage of Victoria Theatre to test Rubini's telepathic power on 25th.

811
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-24
Summary:

The old Victoria Cinema site is being enclosed with a wooden fence for the construction of a six-storeyed structure.

812
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-21
Summary:

Recognising that the columns of the public press are valuable and effective mediums for the ventilation of grievances, we are once more tempted to comply with the wishes of a reader in directing attention to the manner in which elated young men comport themselves at places of amusement. The late…

813
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-10-17
Summary:

Scarlet Pimpernel,' from Baroness Orczy's novel, was shown on the screen at the World Theatre. Dustin Farnum and Winifred Kingston take the main roles in the film. Film synopsis included. Pathe News and two good comedies are also in the programme.

814
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-12-15
Summary:

The Fire Brigade has taken up new quarters in Stephen's building on the old Victoria Cinema site in Des Voeux Road Central. The work of building a new Fire Station opposite the Central Market is now proceeding apace. In turn, the men and the fire engines quitted the old station in Queen…

815
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-10
Summary:

Mlle Toska will be seen at the Star Theatre this evening, in a variety of oriental and classical dances. Meanwhile, Professor Madiaraga, who for eight years was the leader of the Old Victoria Theatre Orchestra, has returned to the Colony to assume charge of the Star Theatre orchestra.