A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-30 - 1911-05-31
Summary:

The palace theatre of the colony; magnificent films; Ching Ling Foo troupe; debut on Wednesday.

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Headline: Victoria Hall
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-07 - 1912-09-14
Summary:

Two performances at 7.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m.; Magnificent films and performance by Bayle and Patsy and electrical cartoonist Ed. Hill

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Headline: Victoria Hall
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-16 - 1912-09-17
Summary:

Two performances nightly. Showing 'Tom Butler' and performance by Bayle and Patsy

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Headline: Victoria Hall
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-18 - 1912-09-21
Summary:

Two performances nightly.Magnificent films and performance by Dayle and Patsy and Solotoroffs

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Headline: Victoria Hall
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-23 - 1912-09-26
Summary:

Another week of novelties; Magnificent pictures 'Jealous Moujik', 'Love's Floral Tribute' and 'Shamus O'Brien'; Perfromance by Solotoroff Troupe

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Headline: Victoria Hall
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-27 - 1912-09-30
Summary:

New pictures this week; Dramatic film: 'A Wedding Gift', 'Hatred of the Music Hall', 'Love and Science'; Comic: 'Let us be Divorced'; Picture: 'A Good Watch Dog'; Coming next week: 'Prince Charlie at Culloden', 'Shamus O'Brien…

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Headline: Victoria Hall
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-10-01 - 1912-10-03
Summary:

Two performances: Pictures only at 7.15 p.m. & Full programme at 9.15 p.m.; Performers: Verne & Smith

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Headline: Victoria Hall
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-10-04 - 1912-10-07
Summary:

Two performances: Pictures only at 7.15 p.m. & Full programme at 9.15 p.m.; Performers: Verne and Smith, Miss Addie Leigh; Coming great boxing contest 'Moreau v. Papke'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-05-07 - 1917-05-07
Summary:

Daniel Frohman presents Mary Pickford in 'Rags', story by Edith Barnard Delano, produced by Famous Players Film Co.; Pictures included

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-15 - 1924-04-23
Summary:

Opening early in May, with grand display of the latest films. Usual prices. Nothing like it in the far East. Watch for latest announcements.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-24 - 1924-04-29
Summary:

Best music and best entertainment. Opening ceremony on 1st of May.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-04-30 - 1924-05-03
Summary:

The largest and finest theatre in the colony, opening on 1st of May. May 2nd to 5th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 & 9.15 p.m., showing 'The Hero.' Admission: 5.15 p.m., Box (6 seats) $9, Dress Circle $1, Stalls 70 cents, 2nd. Class 40 cents; 9.15 p.m., $12, $1.5, $1 & 60 cents; 2.30…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-04-30 - 1924-04-30
Summary:

Opening on 1st of May. May 2nd to 5th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., showing 'The Hero.' Admission: 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., box $7.20 (6 seats), dress circle 80 cents, stalls, 50 cents, 2nd class 30 cents; 5.15 p.m., $9.00, $1.00, 70 cents and 40 cents; 9.15 p.m., $12.00, $1.50, $1.00…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-04-30 - 1924-05-05
Summary:

Largest, Coolest and most comfortable moving picture house in the far East. Best music and best entertainment. Opening ceremony tomorrow. Commencing, May 2nd to 5th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., 'The Hero.' Admission: 2.30 and 7.15 p.m., box $7.20 (6 seats), dress circle 80 cents…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-01 - 1924-05-05
Summary:

Opening today, 1st of May. May 2nd to 5th at 2.30, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., showing a super-production, 'The Hero.' Sunday matinee at 6 p.m. Boxes, dress circle and stalls can be booked at the theatre. Price details included. May 3 Remarks: Sunday matinee at 6 p.m., a Panama picture, '…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-05 - 1924-05-05
Summary:

Take your friend to the finest theatre and see the best show in comfort.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-06 - 1924-05-08
Summary:

Commencing May 6th to 8th at 2.30, 5.15, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Al Lichtman presents Miriam Cooper and Gaston Glass in 'Daughters of the Rich' in 6 parts. Usual prices. Booking at the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-06 - 1924-05-08
Summary:

Commencing May 6th to 8th at 2.30, 5.30, 7.15 and 9.15 p.m., Al Lichtman presents Miriam Cooper and Gaston Glass in 'Daughters of the Rich' in 6 parts. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre. May 7 & 8 Remarks: Picture included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-08 - 1924-05-12
Summary:

Commencing May 9th to 12th at 5.30 and 9.15 p.m., Irene Castle in 'Slim Shoulders' in 7 parts. A panorama of the playground of the rich, a dancing interlude of charm, 'The Unfortunate Girl' at 2.30 and 7.15 p.m. (a marvelous Chinese production). Charming dancing entertainment…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-09 - 1924-05-09
Summary:

Coming attraction! The world renowned company, 'Olympia Follies' with Hamilton and Mills. Book your seat early.