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: 1912-04-18 - 1912-04-22
Summary:

Two performances evey night, 7.15 pictures only, 9.15 full programme; By special request showing 'After Fifty Years' or the 'Golden Wedding'

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Headline: The Cinemas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-18
Summary:

Hongkong has had little cause to complain of lack of entertainment for many months past, yet through it all the Victoria and Bijou Cinemagraphs have maintained their own as attractions and seldom fail to draw large houses. At the Victoria, the Quealys made success, while the sisters Price were…

63
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-23 - 1912-04-24
Summary:

A monster programme will be presented, showing 'The Titanic Disaster'

64
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-23
Summary:

In aid of the Titanic relief fund, the Victoria Theatre is to give a monster programme on Friday evening. The entire proceeds are to be devoted to the relief fund.

65
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-24
Summary:

The movement initiated by the enterprising proprietors of the Victoria Theatre for a monster benefit in aid of the sufferers by the Titanic disaster has met with a hearty response, and on Friday it is expected that the compact little theatre will be filled to overflowing. The entertainment,…

66
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-25 - 1912-04-26
Summary:

A monster programme will be presented, showing 'The Titanic Disaster'

67
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-27
Summary:

Last night, the Victoria Theatre was crowded for the splendid benefit concert promoted by Messrs. Ramos and Ramos on behalf of the fund to aid the sufferers from the appalling disaster to the liner Titanic. The programme was an elaborate one, with music from the K.O.Y.L.I., Mr. F. Gonzales and…

68
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-29
Summary:

Accounts have not yet been made up but we understand the Titanic benefit at the Victoria Theatre realised between $600 and $700.

69
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-30
Summary:

Messrs. Ramos and Ramos, of the Victoria Theatre, inform us that the receipts at the recent entertainment in aid of the Titanic fund were: – Moutrie's, $32; Theatre, $294.68; ber, $35,17; cheque from H.E. Major General Anderson, $15; total, $665.85.

70
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-01 - 1912-05-02
Summary:

Two performances daily: 7.15 p.m. film only, 9.15 p.m. full programme. Performance by Les Sans Souci, Graham and Dent coming soon

71
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-09
Summary:

The sum of £67. 13s. 5d. has been sent by Messrs. Ramos and Ramos 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 on behalf of the Titanic Fund. The management of the Victoria announces the…

72
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-14 - 1912-05-22
Summary:

Two performances daily: 7.15 p.m. pictures only, 9.15 p.m. full programme. Performance by Sam Gale and Myra James

73
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-21
Summary:

A striking picture in the Nick Carter series is being shown at the Victoria Theatre. The wonderful detective is antagonised by Zigomar, and with two men, both full of daring and resource, each so determined to conquer a most thrilling story results. The film is 3,600 feet long.

74
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-23 - 1912-05-28
Summary:

Two performances daily: 7.15 p.m. pictures only, 9.15 p.m. full programme. Showing the grand film of 4000 ft. long 'Zigomer and Nick Carter', performances by Sam Gale and Myra James

75
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-29 - 1912-05-30
Summary:

The only comfortable palatial theatre in town; 7.15 p.m. pictures only, 9.15 p.m. full programme. Showing the grand film of 4000 ft. long 'Zigomer and Nick Carter', performances by Sam Gale and Myra James

76
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-29
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre, which has just entered upon its second year, is still going strong. There was a packed house at the matinee on Sunday, the anniversary of the opening when the children of the colony were entertained free and each as given a packet of sweets during the interval. The…

77
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-31 - 1912-06-04
Summary:

Showing the greatest dramatic picture ever produced and the most expensive one on the market 'Lady of the Comelias' played by Sarah Bernhardt; Performance by Sam Gale and Sadie

78
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-06-05 - 1912-06-07
Summary:

By special request of our patrons and for a few nights only showing 'Dead Man's Child'; Performanace by Sam Gale and Sadie

79
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-06-08 - 1912-06-14
Summary:

Two performances: Pictures only at 7.15 p.m. & Full programme at 9.15 p.m.; Performance by Sam Gale and Myra James, Graham and Dent is coming; 'The Crusades' will be shown on 13th

80
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-06-11
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph, notwithstanding the heat, continues to provide a popular draw every night. The refined comic sketch artistes Graham and Dent are expected to make a return visit shortly and picture-lovers are advised to look out for the splendid dramatic film 'The Crusaders.…