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: 1912-06-24
Summary:

Messrs. Ramos and Ramos presented a very fine programme at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday. The feature of this week's pictures is a two-part film. 'The Evil Fascination.' Fred Graham and Nellie Dent in a one-set comedy kept the house in roars of laughter during their performance…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-06-24
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is presenting a very fine programme just now and it is pleasing to see that the enterprise of Ramos and Ramos is meeting with ample reward in the form of good houses. The speciality this week is a two-part film entitled 'The Evil Fascination,' superbly acted, while…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-06-28
Summary:

Secret Anguish' is the excellent title of the new 2000 ft. film now being exhibited at the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-07-04
Summary:

A thrilling film entitled 'The Red Inn' is the feature of the Victoria Theatre programme this week.

125
Headline: A Good Show
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-07-08
Summary:

The pictures at the Victoria Theatre are well worth seeing this week. The long film 'For a Crown' is full of dramatic power. Fred Graham and Nellie Dent kept the house laughing with their burlesque.

126
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-07-12
Summary:

The attraction at the Victoria Theatre this week is the Billy Eldid Troupe of marvellous comic cyclists, who introduce Chocolate, described as the popular of Spanish circus clowns. In addition, the Victoria puts on a number of admirable films, which are alone worth seeing.

127
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-07-13
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre on Thursday night, Billy Eldid and troupe made their first appearance in Hongkong before a very good house. The great boxing burlesque, 'Jim Flynn v. Jack Johnson,' was truly a masterpiece in the fistic art. Messrs. Ramos and Ramos are showing some splendid…

128
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-07-15
Summary:

Both Mr. Billy Eldid & Co. and Jack Johnson will perform at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow night. The cinematograph films are exceptionally good; notably the one entitled 'The Golden Belt.'

129
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-07-15
Summary:

Roars of laughter greeted the appearance on Saturday night at the Victoria Theatre of Billy Eldid and his troupe. The mirth-making burlesque of the Johnson-Flynn fight delighted the audience. Miss Addie Leigh is also billed for this week.

130
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-07-22
Summary:

Miss Addie Leigh was in particularly good voice on Saturday and Sunday night at the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-07-23
Summary:

Miss Addie Leigh's beautiful voice is making her very popular at the Victoria Theatre. The pictures this week are a selection of rare excellence, and include the awful Titanic disaster, the motor bandits of Paris and a magnificent film depicting the tragic story of 'Romeo and Juliet.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-07-27
Summary:

Messrs Ramos and Miss Addie Leigh impressed their audience last night at the Victoria Theatre. The new dramatic picture in two parts entitled 'Forgiveness' was particularly well received, whilst the comic films tickled the spectators. The film 'A Child to the Rescue' was very…

133
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-07-29
Summary:

Come early and avoid the crush, is the announcement that the Victoria Cinematograph is now compelled to make. No doubt the excellent pictures put on by the management accounts for the rush. The new films 'The Bandits of Paris' and 'Attacked by a Lion' were on the bill last…

134
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-08-22
Summary:

Messrs. Ramos, Myra James, Sam Gule and little Sadie are indeed offering a generous and attractive programme this week at the Victoria. The films, 'The Titanic Disaster' and 'Love and Friendship' are sure to find many admirers.

135
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-08-23
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre: change of programme; page 2.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-08-26
Summary:

With her clever and trying dance last night at the Victoria Theatre, Little Sadie was the recipient of many bouquets and a present from numerous admirers. The pictures were entertaining, and on the whole the programme was good.

137
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-08-27
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre on Sunday night, a 'benefit' performance to the Gale family was held. Little Sadie delighted a fair house with her dancing. The films were of an interesting nature, particularly the dramatic one entitled 'Fatality.'

138
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-09-05
Summary:

The two American artistes, Bayle and Patsy, are still pleasing their audiences at the Victoria. Another important item on the programme was a powerfully dramatic film entitled 'Redemption.'

139
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-09-09
Summary:

Messrs. Ramos are offering a novel attraction at the Victoria Theatre, a performance by Mr. E. Hill, an electrical cartoonist. The pictures are as usual highly entertaining, especially the representation of Dickens' 'Edwin Drood.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-09-16
Summary:

Films, which are projecting this week at the Victoria, notably the one entitled 'Tom Butler,' are excellent. Bayle and Patsey are introducing some more new songs. The Solotoroffs, in their marvellous juggling turn got a good reception.