A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: New Picture House: The New Victoria Cinema
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-01
Summary:

Since the old Victoria Theatre was closed down owing to the expiration of the lease, the shortage of cinema houses in Hongkong has been felt, and the news that a new picture house is to be opened will be welcomed by the majority of cinema-goers. Some enterprising gentlemen have succeeded in…

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Headline: The Victoria Cinema
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-21
Summary:

The New Victoria Cinema Theatre continues to draw packed houses every night. The theatre, which has been liberally patronized by Europeans since the demolition of the old Victoria, has excellent accommodation. Last night's programme, which is to be repeated tonight, comprised the seventh…

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Headline: The New Victoria Cinema (Kau U Fong); Just a Little Way Up the Steps By the Fire Brigade Station.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-01 - 1920-05-03
Summary:

Saturday to Monday, 1st to 3rd May at 9.15 p.m., 'The Eagle's Eye,' 1st and 2nd episodes. Also Pathe news and Harold Lloyd comic. Price details included.

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Headline: The New Victoria Cinema (Kau U Fong); Just a Little Way Up the Steps By the Fire Brigade Station.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-04 - 1920-05-06
Summary:

4th to 6th May at 9.15 p.m., 'The Eagle's Eye' 3rd and 4th episodes. Also Pathe news and Harold Lloyd comic. Price details included.

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Headline: The New Victoria Cinema, Kau U Fong; Just a Little Way Up the Steps By the Fire Brigade Station.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-10 - 1920-05-11
Summary:

The above theatre is occupied by Chinese play. Wednesday 12th, 'The Eagle's Eye,' 5th and 6th episodes.

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Headline: The New Victoria Cinema, Kau U Fong; Just a Little Way Up the Steps By the Fire Brigade Station.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-19 - 1920-05-21
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Miss Marie Walcamp in 'The Red Globe' 1st and 2nd episodes. Also 'The Eagle's Eye.' Matinees: Wednesday and Saturday at 5 p.m.

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Headline: The New Victoria Cinema, Kau U Fong; Just a Little Way Up the Steps By the Fire Brigade Station.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-25 - 1920-05-27
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The Red Globe' 5th and 6th episodes. Also 'The Eagle's Eye' 9th episode.

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Headline: The New Victoria Cinema, Kau U Fong; Just a Little Way Up the Steps By the Fire Brigade Station.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-28 - 1920-05-31
Summary:

The above theatre is occupied by Chinese play for three days from May 28th to 30th and the cinema show will be resumed on 31st instant at 9.15 p.m., showing 'The Red Glove,' 7th and 8th episodes. Also 'The Eagle's Eye' 10th episode.

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Headline: The New Victoria Cinema, Kau U Fong; Just a Little Way Up the Steps By the Fire Brigade Station.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-12 - 1920-05-13
Summary:

For 12th and 13th May, 'The Eagle's Eye,' 5th and 6th episodes. Also Pathe's news and Harold Lloyd comic. Matinee: Wednesday, 12th at 5 p.m. Prices moderate.

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Headline: The New Victoria Cinema, Kau U Fong; Just a Little Way Up the Steps By the Fire Brigade Station.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-15 - 1920-05-18
Summary:

The above theatre is occupied by Chinese play for 4 days. The cinema show will be resumed on 19th instant. 'The Eagle's Eye' 7th and 8th episodes.

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Headline: The New Victoria Cinema, Kau U Fong; Just a Little Way Up the Steps By the Fire Brigade Station.
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-22 - 1920-05-24
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 22nd, 23rd and 24th May, 'The Red Globe' 3rd and 4th episodes. Also 'The Eagle's Eye' 8th episodes. Matinees: Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m.

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Headline: New Victoria Theatre, Hongkong
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-02-04 - 1921-02-05
Summary:

Today, Saturday and Sunday, one and only matinee, Sunday at 3 p.m., farewell performance, Chefalo and Palermo. Popular prices for all. Booking at theatre.

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Headline: New Victoria Cinema
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-12 - 1921-04-14
Summary:

3 nights only, 2 performances, nightly at 7 and 9 p.m., the Floretty Trio, Trapize artistes, late of Olympia, London. Madelle Cleo de Merode, toe dancer; Signor Marchilo, contortionist and acrobat; Signor Flodoni, trapize and horizontal bar; Madelle Bonita, balancing trapize artist.

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Headline: Chinese Boxing
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-04-26
Summary:

The recently established Chin Woo (Chinese boxing) Association celebrated its first anniversary at the New Victoria Cinema on Sunday by giving demonstrations of Chinese boxing.

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Headline: Chinese Boxing: Saturday's Contests
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-05-23
Summary:

A series of boxing contests were staged at the New Victoria Theatre, Kau-U-Fong, on Saturday night. Party involved: Lau Ting Cheong, Chan Shu Chee, E King Tat, Chan Kom Hee, Marriott, Wilkinson, Lan Hung Cheung, Chung Shu Lung, Gough, Kent, Pau, N. Feroz, M. Sheriff, Ho Cheong Ling, Leng Hung…

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Headline: The Scarlet Pimpernel: Film Version of Famous Story
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.