A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 81 - 100 of 1900
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-09-18
Summary:

The weekend programme at the Victoria cinematograph was again an attractive one, and drew large houses. The Harmonious Huxhams trip was greatly appreciated, and the pictures were, as usual, very interesting. Tonight there will be an entire change of programme.

82
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-19
Summary:

The Huxham Trio is scoring an overwhelming success at the Victoria Theatre every night. The pictures are exceedingly good and another bumper programme of entirely new films is to be exhibited tonight.

83
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-09-21
Summary:

The 'Harmonious Huxhams' are providing a delightful entertainment at the Victoria Cinematograph, in addition to the excellent picture show.

84
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-23
Summary:

After being closed down during the hot weather the Victoria Skating Rink will re-open on Sunday, October 1, at 10:00am. Rinking enthusiasts will be able to obtain monthly tickets on application at the Victoria Theatre.

85
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-29
Summary:

A complete change of programme is announced in connection with the Victoria Theatre tonight, when the films to be presented are all new. Altogether some 82 films have arrived and will be presented during the course of the next week or so. The programme for tonight includes comic film 'The…

86
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-03
Summary:

The great film, 4,000 feet in length entitled 'A Tale of Two Cities,' is to be exhibited at the Victoria Theatre tonight for the first time in Hongkong. This film is in three sections and the beginning of this historical and thrilling story, embodied in the first reel, arouses deepest…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-04
Summary:

The Huxham Trio is making a great hit every night at the Victoria Theatre, especially in their topical songs.

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

At the Victoria Theatre last evening, the proprietors delighted a full house by exhibiting that magnificent film, 'A Tale of Two Cities.' The film was in three sections, and measured altogether something like 4000ft. This particular masterpiece of Dickens' was greatly appreciated…

89
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-10
Summary:

Another change of programme is announced for tonight in connection with the Victoria Theatre when several new and magnificent films are to be exhibited. The Harmonious Huxhams are still a great attraction on the bill.

90
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-10
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre has engaged Mr Ralph Brown who is walking around the world to appear for two nights only, Wednesday and Thursday, in 'Something New.'

91
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-13
Summary:

A very fine film, of particular interest to Scotch people, based on the great novel 'Auld Robin Gray,' will be included in the change of programme at the Victoria Theatre tonight. It is no less than 700 feet long and is a splendid specimen of dramaturgy. Pathe's animated Gazette…

92
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-13
Summary:

The Harmonious Huxhams who have been delighting record audiences at the Victoria Theatre for the past month are returning to Australia on Thursday. A star programme of pictures will also be screened.

93
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-17
Summary:

There was a record attendance at the Victoria Theatre on Monday night on the occasion of the benefit performance of the Huxham Trio. Tonight the great star artistes Harris and Vernon make their debut.

94
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-18
Summary:

Harris and Vernon made their debut at the Victoria Theatre on Tuesday night when a large audience gave them a rousing greeting.

95
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-19
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre has been fortunate in securing the services of two fine dancers as Harrison and Vernon.

96
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-26
Summary:

The splendid film 'A Tale of Two Cities,' will by special request, be exhibited tonight and Sunday night, at the Victoria Theatre as well as at the matinee on Sunday. The programme will also include new pictures so that an interesting evening can be spent at this popular music hall.…

97
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-30
Summary:

Harris and Vernon, the clever American dancers at the Victoria Theatre gave a change of programme on Saturday night. The house was packed, and the artists received a great ovation. Some splendid films were also screened.

98
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-31
Summary:

The great Jansen Troupe, who delighted audiences at Theatre Royal weeks ago, return to visit Hongkong when they will give an exhibition of magic in Victoria Theatre

99
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-11-14
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre is sparing no pains or expense in placing the best possible talent before the public of Hongkong, and it is gratifying to note that their efforts are meeting with such signal success. The latest addition to this music hall is Miss Daisy Lundy who has…

100
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-11-17
Summary:

What is described as the greatest picture dramas of the year is to be presented at the Victoria Theatre tonight. It is entitled 'In the grip of alcohol' and it visualises the worst phases and the most unhappy outcomes of universal evil. Many of the scenes are poignant and intense, and…