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: 1908-12-18
Summary:

Miss Diamond, from the Tivoli Theatre, Sydney, appeared at the Victoria Cinematograph on Wednesday night. She and Miss Montez, are proving great attractions, and are assisting to maintain the popularity of this place of amusement.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-12-21
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph Theatre still continues to attract large and appreciative audiences, and the entertainment is well worth a visit. New films, comics and otherwise, are frequently shown, and are clear and steady. Miss Laura and Miss O. Montez are undoubtedly attractive, and their…

63
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-12-29 - 1909-01-01
Summary:

Two performances every night including magnificent comics and dramatic films; Children's mantinee on 1st January 1909

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-01-02 - 1909-01-02
Summary:

Two performances every night, with magnificent comic and dramatic films; Children's matinee on every Sunday 4 p.m. with reduction of prices

65
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-01-05 - 1909-01-21
Summary:

Two performances every night, with the beautiful film 'A Journey From The Hong Kong Peak'; Children's matinee on every Sunday 4 p.m. with reduction of prices

66
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-01-08
Summary:

Quite a diversion was caused at the Victoria Cinematograph on Tuesday night by a portion of a film catching fire and causing a lurid glare in the auditorium. A general rush for exit commenced, but was speedily checked by assurances from the reserved seats that there was no danger. In a very few…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-01-22 - 1909-02-12
Summary:

Two performances every night; Children's matinee with reduction of prices in aid of the 'Home for the Poor'

68
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-02-13 - 1909-02-15
Summary:

Two performances every night. New Films: Views of London

69
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-02-16 - 1909-02-17
Summary:

Two performances every night. New Films. Grand success of the artist Miss Viola C. Cooper

70
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-02-18 - 1909-02-19
Summary:

Two performances every night. New Films. Last performance of Miss Diamond & Miss Montez; Performance by Miss Viola C. Cooper

71
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-02-20 - 1909-03-04
Summary:

Two performances every night. New Films; Performer: Miss Viola C. Cooper

72
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-06 - 1909-03-08
Summary:

Special star engagement of Steve Adson & Thorne Jessie

73
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-10 - 1909-03-18
Summary:

Great success of special star engagement of Steve Adson & Thorne Jessie

74
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-19 - 1909-03-22
Summary:

The celebrated comedy duo and unparalleled dancers, Steve Adson & Thorne Jessie

75
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-22
Summary:

The management of the Alexandra Cinematograph gave free a fine show for the large throng of children at 6 p.m. This Cinematograph is now giving two shows nightly, which are well attended. Performances by Professor Vincent and Miss Rosa Barnes. The Victoria's popularity is still high, and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-23 - 1909-03-29
Summary:

The celebrated comedy duo and unparalleled dancers, Steve Adson & Thorne Jessie, change of programmes every 2 days

77
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-30 - 1909-05-01
Summary:

The celebrated comedy duo and unparalleled dancers, Steve Adson & Thorne Jessie, and Miss Hilda, change of programmes every 2 days

78
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-07 - 1909-05-08
Summary:

Performanace by the famous comedy duo and expert dancers. Steve Adson & Thorne Jessie. With several new, realistic, comic and sensational moving pictures

79
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-07
Summary:

Sketch artistes Steve Adson and Jessie Thorne would be tendered a farewell benefit, and as this popular comedy team has been nightly amusing and entertaining crowded houses at this popular place of amusement, they should be accorded a bumper house. There are also the latest and most up-to-date…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-24
Summary:

The Coleman Sisters, two pleasing song and dance artistes, appeared at the Victoria Cinematograph and received good receptions. The pictures shown are varied in character, tragic, pathetic, screamingly funny, etc. But they are all alike in one respect, and that is as to their clearness.