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: 1908-07-10
Summary:

At Victoria Cinematograph tonight, tomorrow and Saturday in addition to other pictures a new and beautiful moving picture entitled 'In the Land of Gold' will be shown. It concludes with the dances of all nations.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-10 - 1908-07-13
Summary:

The fantastic film, 'In the Land of Gold,' ending with the dances of all nations. Friday, Saturday and Monday. 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…

83
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-14
Summary:

At the Victoria Cinematograph more electric fans are being installed, and patrons will be able to witness the excellent series of films in comfort. A new set of films are being shown, including the Royal wedding in Spain, and the bomb outrage, in addition to the sensational film 'The Castle…

84
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-14 - 1908-07-16
Summary:

The Castle Doctor.' 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).

85
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-17
Summary:

At the Victoria Cinematograph tonight a new programme will be given, and Miss Carmen, 'La Trianera,' will make her debut in Hongkong as a dancer. Extra electric fans keep the air cool, and the entertainment is good.

86
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-17 - 1908-07-21
Summary:

Special programme: amongst some new films the comic pictures 'Good Medicine' and 'A Pedicure for Love.' Debut of the beautiful Miss Oarmen 'La Trianera.' Two performances nightly. Schedule details included. Tickets can also be obtained at the Robinson Piano Co. Don…

87
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-07-21
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph still keeps up its reputation as a popular resort to while away a couple of hours in the delight of viewing moving scenes both grave and gay. New films are constantly appearing, and are appreciated by the audience. The building is delightfully cool.

88
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-22
Summary:

Large audiences continue to patronise the Victoria Cinematograph, where the pictures compare favourably with any shown in Hongkong. A Pedicure for Love is a most amusing film and is well worth seeing, while Russia's Honour, and Dreaming of his Mother-in-Law keeps the audience in continual…

89
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-22 - 1908-07-23
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow night. 'The Black Princess.' 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…

90
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-23
Summary:

A magnificent new film entitled 'The Bandits of Calabria' [sic] is to be shown at the Victoria Cinematograph for the first time tomorrow evening. The colours of the various scenes are faithfully reproduced. This film is very much superior to anything that has been shown as yet at the…

91
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-07-24 - 1908-07-25
Summary:

Friday, Saturday and Sunday. 'The Black Princess' and 'The Bandits of Calabra.' 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…

92
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).

93
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).

94
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…

95
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…

96
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…

97
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.

98
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).

99
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…

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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…