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: 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…

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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.

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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-…

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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…

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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…

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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

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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: 1911-07-25
Summary:

Residents at the Peak Hotel and Peakites generally had an opportunity last night of witnessing the Coronation cinema films. The show took place on the roof of the annex and was well patronised and much appreciated.

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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

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

A grand Pathe Freres cinematographic entertainment will be given on Monday next (weather permitting), on the Peak Hotel Annexe roof, when by special request, the Pathe film of the Coronation Festivities in London will be exhibited.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-04 - 1911-08-12
Summary:

Big Cinematograph Show at the Peak Hotel on Monday showing 'The Coronation of King George V. in London' along with others of Pathe Freres Films.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-04 - 1911-08-10
Summary:

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

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-05
Summary:

The various cinematograph shows will have a complete change of programme tonight. At the Bijou, Frank Melrose continued his performance, and an entirely new programme of pictures will be screened. The Donnelly family are still the headliners at the Victoria Theatre. A splendid set of animated…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-07
Summary:

A cinematograph entertainment takes place this evening at the Peak Hotel, when the Coronation pictures will be shown.

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

Messrs. Pathe Freres inform us that the cinematograph show at the Peak Hotel has been postponed to Saturday next.

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

At the Victoria Theatre an excellent programme was provided. The Donnellys were, as usual, very pleasing, and a dance by Little Bessie was much appreciated. One of the best pictures was 'The Hobble Skirt,' which excited considerable mirth. Other films depicted an incident from the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-10
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre is continuing to please the community of Hongkong by obtaining the very best of picture and artists, including the Donnelly Family, Little Kitty and Lynda Davis.