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: 1906-05-15 - 1906-05-16
Summary:

An exhibition of moving pictures will be given on May 17th, 18th and 19th. The pictures are largely of the late Russo-Japanese War; Some Okayama Orphanage scenes of events in London, the Continent and America were introduced. Price details included. Plan at the Robinson Piano Co., Ltd.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-05-17 - 1906-05-17
Summary:

An exhibition of moving pictures will be given on May 17th, 18th and 19th. The pictures are largely of the late Russo-Japanese War; Some Okayama Orphanage scenes of events in London, the Continent and America were introduced. Price details included. Plan at the Robinson Piano Co., Ltd. Mr. S.…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-05-18 - 1906-05-18
Summary:

An exhibition of moving pictures will be given on May 18th and 19th. The pictures are largely of the late Russo-Japanese War; Some Okayama Orphanage scenes of events in London, the Continent and America were introduced. Price details included. Plan at the Robinson Piano Co., Ltd.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-05-19 - 1906-05-19
Summary:

An exhibition of moving pictures will be given on May 19th. The pictures are largely of the late Russo-Japanese War; Some Okayama Orphanage scenes of events in London, the Continent and America were introduced. Price details included. Plan at the Robinson Piano Co., Ltd.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-06-07 - 1906-06-09
Summary:

Saturday and Monday, commencing 9pm; Soldiers and Sailors in uniform 50 cents

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1906-06-11 - 1906-06-11
Summary:

Monday, commencing 9pm; Soldiers and Sailors in uniform 50 cents

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-11-15 - 1907-11-18
Summary:

A series of living pictures were given; Proceeds after expenses have been paid will be devoted to the North-Eastern Hospital for Children in London, and to the fund for the Restoration of Winchester Cathedral. Booking at the Robinson Piano Co.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1907-11-27 - 1907-11-30
Summary:

The Cinematograph Pathe of 'The Passion Play of Oberammergau' was exhibited; Many other films comprising comic, dramatic, sensational; Booking at Messrs. Moutrie & Co.

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-07-28
Summary:

The only Chinese actor in America appearing in an English speaking company is Ah Sam, who plays Sing Wing as William Collier's support in 'Caught in the Rain' at the Victoria theatre on Monday (says the 'Daily Colonist,' Vancouver). Ah Sam was born and raised in Hong…

10
Headline: Theatre Royal
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1910-06-21 - 1910-06-21
Summary:

The new film (just arrived) 'Funeral of His Late Majesty, King Edward VII' will be shown

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Headline: The New Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-05-24
Summary:

An application was received from Messrs. Palmer and Turner for permission to erect two water closets and six urinals at the New Victoria Theatre, Des Voeux Road Central.

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-05-27
Summary:

The new Victoria Theatre, a fine building in Des Voeux Road, erected by Messrs. Ramos and Ramos, was opened last night, the initial performance being well attended, in spite of the attraction at the City Hall. The theatre is capable of seating upwards of 800 persons, the chairs being of the tip-…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-06-07
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre maintains its reputation as the house of good things. Crowded houses have witnessed the wonderful performances of the Ching Ling Foo troupe, while the pictures have also been fresh and good. A change of programme is now billed, the Collyer sisters coming with a reputation…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-06-08
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Cinematograph Theatre has kindly offered to give a free entertainment to the troops in Garrison at 16:30 p.m. on 22nd June (Coronation Day).

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-06-19
Summary:

The Bijou and Victoria Cinemagraphs are giving free performances to the children of the garrison during the Coronation, while the Ching Ling Foo troupe will give an exhibition before the Peak children at the Peak Club the same day.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-06-26
Summary:

The girls of the C.M.S. schools were given an extra treat by the Coronation committee and others. This took the form of a specially arranged cinematograph entertainment at the Victoria theatre, to which the pupils of Fairlea, Kowloon Victoria Home, St. Stephens' Girls College and six out of…

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-07-14 - 1911-07-19
Summary:

For three nights only, the most beautiful coloured film entitled 'Milk Industry in the Alps' will be shown by special request at the Victoria Theatre

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-07-18
Summary:

A splendid film illustrating the Bernese Alps Milk Industry is to be shown at the Victoria Theatre on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week. The film explains from beginning to end the processes employed by the exporters of the Bear brand of condensed milk and is most interesting.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-07-21 - 1911-07-21
Summary:

Tonight, the most beautiful coloured film entitled 'Milk Industry in the Alps' will be shown by special request at the Victoria Theatre

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-02 - 1911-08-03
Summary:

The second visit of the Donelly's Family and expert dancer Miss Linda Davis