A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 121 - 140 of 4853
121
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-07-28
Summary:

The only Chinese actor in America appearing in an English speaking company is Ah Sam, who plays Sing Wing as William Collier's support in 'Caught in the Rain' at the Victoria theatre on Monday (says the 'Daily Colonist,' Vancouver). Ah Sam was born and raised in Hong…

122
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-28 - 1908-08-06
Summary:

The Engel Troupe of Russian dancers. The beautiful Miss Carmen 'La Trianera.' Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Tickets can also be obtained at the Robinson Piano Co. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road (Pottinger Street Corner).

123
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-08-07 - 1908-09-08
Summary:

Engel Troupe. Russian dancers. New English songs. Change of programme every second day. Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Tickets can also be obtained at the Robinson Piano Co. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road (Pottinger Street Corner).

124
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-08-17
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph Co., has now acquired the Hongkong Cinematograph and opened on Saturday evening to a large audience at a much cheaper price than that charged for admission to the Victoria. At both places of entertainment the pictures will be the very latest and the management is…

125
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-08-18
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph continues to draw large audiences every evening. The pictures this week are up to their usual high-class standard and include 'The Two Pick-pockets,' 'The Gendarme has a keen eye,' 'Music and Poetry,' 'For a Crown.' 'The…

126
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-08-31
Summary:

Crowded houses, nightly, is still the dominant factor at the Victoria Hall. A new film now being shown is 'The Pearl Diver' and is one of the best coloured pictures in the art of cinematography that one could wish to see. The Engel Sisters also appear this week in entirely new songs…

127
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-09-08
Summary:

The Engel troupe of Russian dancers who have been appearing with so much success at the Victoria Cinematograph, give their farewell performance tonight. A lot of new comic and dramatic films will also be shown to the Hongkong public for the first time.

128
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-09-09 - 1908-09-19
Summary:

Change of programme every second night. Two performances nightly. Every night at 9:15 p.m. Tickets can also be obtained at the Robinson Piano Co. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road (Pottinger Street Corner).

129
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-09-14
Summary:

Despite the fact that nothing but moving pictures are being shown at present at the Victoria Cinematograph, there were usually large crowds present on Saturday and Sunday nights. This is not to be wondered at, however, for the pictures shown there are always of the latest scenes that have…

130
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-09-17
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph, the pioneer of such shows in Hongkong, is always well worth of a visit. The series of pictures which are now being shown are amongst the finest the screen has been asked to depict, and the crowded houses nightly are evidence of the popularity which this sort of…

131
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-09-21
Summary:

Miss Phyllis Eddie Macdonald, the celebrated artiste of the Tivoli Theatre Sydney, is to make her debut at the Victoria Cinematograph. The proprietors announce that a new lot of magnificent films have arrived.

132
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-09-21 - 1908-09-28
Summary:

The celebrated artiste Miss Phyllis Eddis Macdonald of the Tivoli Theatre, Sydney. Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Tickets can also be obtained at the Robinson Piano Co. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road (Pottinger Street Corner).

133
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-09-22
Summary:

It was a large and appreciative audience that greeted the initial performance of Miss Phyllis Eddie Macdonald at the Victoria Cinematograph on Monday evening, and the management is indeed to be congratulated on having secured the services of such an excellent artist. Previously Miss Macdonald…

134
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-09-26
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph continues to attract large audiences every evening. Apart from the singing performance by Miss Macdonald, tonight and tomorrow two excellent films, 'The Lady Barrister' and 'The Shipowner's Daughter' will be shown in addition to the usual…

135
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-09-29 - 1908-09-30
Summary:

The celebrated artiste Miss Phyllis Eddis Macdonald of the Tivoli Theatre, Sydney. Tomorrow evening. Debut of the talented French artistes Mille Cecilia and Mde. Verard. Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Tickets can also be obtained at the Robinson Piano Co. Don't forget…

136
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-09-30 - 1908-10-26
Summary:

Two performances every night including magnificent comic and dramatic films; Performance from the French Artistes Mlle. Cecilia & Mr. C. Verari, and the talented singer and dancer of the Tivoli Theatre of Sydney, Miss Ph. E. MacDonald

137
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-09-30
Summary:

Special attractions are announced at the Victoria Cinematograph tonight, when the celebrated French artistes, Mdlle. Cecilia and Mons. L. Verard, make their debut. Miss Macdonald, of the Sydney Tivoli, is also appearing. The films are all interesting and entertaining.

138
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-10-01 - 1908-10-29
Summary:

The celebrated artiste Miss Phyllis Eddis Macdonald of the Tivoli Theatre, Sydney.The talented French artistes Mille Cecilia and Mr L. Verard. Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Tickets can also be obtained at the Robinson Piano Co. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road…

139
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-10-06
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph continues to provide plenty of entertainment for the many patrons who nightly attend this popular place of amusement. Miss P.E. Macdonald is still as charming as ever while Miss Cecilia and Mr L. Verard are proving themselves capable entertainers.

140
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-10-12
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph continues to enjoy popularity, The films at present being shown are new and entertaining, and Miss Phyllis E. Macdonald is a great favourite. Her catchy songs and choruses are much enjoyed.