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: 1908-09-21
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.

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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…

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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

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-12-03 - 1908-12-14
Summary:

Two performances every night including magnificent comics and dramatic films; Performance from Miss Olga Montez from Tivoli Theatre of Sydney, and the well-known tenor Genor Torras; Programme change every second day

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-12-08
Summary:

Miss Olga Montex, of Victoria, Australia, who is appearing at the Victoria Cinematograph, came to the East in October for Messrs Ramos and Ramos of Shanghai and Hongkong. Miss Montez had splendid turns at the Tivoli Theatre, Sydney and Opera House, Melbourne, Brisbane, Adelaide, Queensland,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-12-16 - 1908-12-28
Summary:

Two performances every night including magnificent comics and dramatic films; Performance from Miss Laura Diamond from Tivoli Theatre of Sydney, and Miss O. Montez

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-01 - 1920-05-03
Summary:

Saturday to Monday, 1st to 3rd May at 9.15 p.m., 'The Eagle's Eye,' 1st and 2nd episodes. Also Pathe news and Harold Lloyd comic. Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-01
Summary:

Since the old Victoria Theatre was closed down owing to the expiration of the lease, the shortage of cinema houses in Hongkong has been felt, and the news that a new picture house is to be opened will be welcomed by the majority of cinema-goers. Some enterprising gentlemen have succeeded in…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-04 - 1920-05-06
Summary:

4th to 6th May at 9.15 p.m., 'The Eagle's Eye' 3rd and 4th episodes. Also Pathe news and Harold Lloyd comic. Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-10 - 1920-05-11
Summary:

The above theatre is occupied by Chinese play. Wednesday 12th, 'The Eagle's Eye,' 5th and 6th episodes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-12 - 1920-05-13
Summary:

For 12th and 13th May, 'The Eagle's Eye,' 5th and 6th episodes. Also Pathe's news and Harold Lloyd comic. Matinee: Wednesday, 12th at 5 p.m. Prices moderate.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-15 - 1920-05-18
Summary:

The above theatre is occupied by Chinese play for 4 days. The cinema show will be resumed on 19th instant. 'The Eagle's Eye' 7th and 8th episodes.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-19 - 1920-05-21
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Miss Marie Walcamp in 'The Red Globe' 1st and 2nd episodes. Also 'The Eagle's Eye.' Matinees: Wednesday and Saturday at 5 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-21
Summary:

The New Victoria Cinema Theatre continues to draw packed houses every night. The theatre, which has been liberally patronized by Europeans since the demolition of the old Victoria, has excellent accommodation. Last night's programme, which is to be repeated tonight, comprised the seventh…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-22 - 1920-05-24
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 22nd, 23rd and 24th May, 'The Red Globe' 3rd and 4th episodes. Also 'The Eagle's Eye' 8th episodes. Matinees: Wednesday and Saturday at 3 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-25 - 1920-05-27
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The Red Globe' 5th and 6th episodes. Also 'The Eagle's Eye' 9th episode.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-05-28 - 1920-05-31
Summary:

The above theatre is occupied by Chinese play for three days from May 28th to 30th and the cinema show will be resumed on 31st instant at 9.15 p.m., showing 'The Red Glove,' 7th and 8th episodes. Also 'The Eagle's Eye' 10th episode.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-06-29 - 1920-07-01
Summary:

Pathe presents Pearl White in 'The Black Secret.' On Friday, July 2, 1920 at 7.15 and 9.15 performance.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-02 - 1920-07-12
Summary:

Pathe presents Pearl White in 'The Black Secret.' Tonight at 7.15 and 9.15 performances.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-07-05
Summary:

A new arrangement had been made due to bad weather by the new Victoria Theatre. With Miss Pearl White is the attraction and the first two episodes of 'Black Secret' will be shown.