A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-06-12
Summary:

Mr J. Gonzales de Bernedo, Consul General for Chili in Hongkong, the popular manager of the Victoria Theatre, together with his wife and family, leave for a well-earned holiday in Japan on the 20th inst.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-06-19
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre at an enormous expense has procured the services of Mr. A. Lauro, the eminent cinematograph film producer, who has arrived by the French Mail for the purpose of taking pictures of the Coronation events during the week. These pictures will be shown at the Victoria Theatre.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-06-19
Summary:

After the coronation tea to be held at the R. E. Theatre the children of the garrison are to be entertained by Messrs Ramos and Ramos, at the Victoria Theatre. This is in addition to the entertainment for the army and navy at the Empire Cinematograph.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-06-19
Summary:

It will no doubt greatly interest the public of Hongkong to know that Messrs Ramos and Ramos, of the Victoria Theatre, have secured the services of Mr A. Lauro, a cinematograph film producer, who arrived today for the purpose of taking pictures of the Coronation Celebrations in Hongkong during…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-06-19
Summary:

The Bijou and Victoria Cinemagraphs are giving free performances to the children of the garrison during the Coronation, while the Ching Ling Foo troupe will give an exhibition before the Peak children at the Peak Club the same day.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-06-23
Summary:

A grand free Coronation matinee will be given at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow at 4:30 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-06-23
Summary:

Coronation events in Hong Kong will be exhibited in the Victoria Theatre at Sunday's matinee, 25h inst., Sunday night, Monday and Tuesday, 3 days only.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-06-26
Summary:

We are informed by the management of the Victoria Cinematograph that the films of Coronation events will have to be sent to Shanghai for developing on account of climax conditions. There will be no pictures shown till the week after next. A film of the Roman Catholic Cathedral will be taken…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-06-26
Summary:

The girls of the C.M.S. schools were given an extra treat by the Coronation committee and others. This took the form of a specially arranged cinematograph entertainment at the Victoria theatre, to which the pupils of Fairlea, Kowloon Victoria Home, St. Stephens' Girls College and six out of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-06-27
Summary:

The magnificent new film just arrived from Paris showing the Races and accident to the two French Ministers, also the funeral procession of Minister Bertenux, who was killed, will be exhibited in the Victoria Theatre tonight. Mr. Arthur Balenombe will also give an exhibition of his latest…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-06-29
Summary:

The magnificent new film showing the aviation race meeting in which two French Ministers were seriously wounded and one killed is to be exhibited at the Victoria Theatre tonight, as well as the film showing the funeral procession of M. Berteaux.

52
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-03
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre has lost none of its popularity. The Collier Sisters' dancing and singing are greatly appreciated. The pictures are excellent.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-05
Summary:

The Australian Hexham Trio made their first appearance in Hong Kong at the Victoria Theatre last night and got a flattering reception. Some good pictures were shown on the screen.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-11
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre tonight, the films of the Coronation celebrations will be shown for the first time. They are well worth a visit to see, as several local notables have, we believe, achieved immortality by getting into the pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-14
Summary:

The Coronation pictures were presented for the first time in Hong Kong to a large house last night. The various pictures shown were exceptionally clear and free from flicker. Several local residents were plainly recognisable. The films of the celebrations at home will arrive shortly.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-15
Summary:

The magnificent films of the Coronation celebrations in London and of the investiture of the Prince of Wales will be shown for the first time in Hong Kong at the Victoria Theatre tonight.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-07-17
Summary:

Crowds flocked to see the films of the Coronation festivities in London, at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday night. The pictures are remarkably clear and on each occasion when the royal coach have in sight the audience broke forth into joyous applause. Tonight a number of very fine views of…

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Headline: Living Pictures
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-18
Summary:

We heartily congratulate both the Victoria and Bijou Cinemagraphs upon the remarkably short spaces of time since the actual date of King George's Coronation in which they have been able to present to their patrons up-to-date and excellent films of the Coronation processions. The pictures…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-07-18
Summary:

A splendid film illustrating the Bernese Alps Milk Industry is to be shown at the Victoria Theatre on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday of this week. The film explains from beginning to end the processes employed by the exporters of the Bear brand of condensed milk and is most interesting.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-19
Summary:

Tonight the Victoria Theatre is to show a special film entitled 'The Pageant of Empire.' They are also showing a picture of the Milk Industry in the Alps. The whole series of pictures and the excellent turns provided by the Sister Collier to form a very pleasing programme.