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: 1911-07-17
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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-07-25
Summary:

To a crowded house last night Frank Melrose, 'the nimble one,' made his debut and he held the stage for thirty-five minutes and the audience was convulsed with laughter.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-07-25 - 1911-08-01
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. London's new and complete Coronation Pictures. Debut of Frank Melrose.

64
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-07-26
Summary:

Messrs Ramos and Ramos make a specialty of introducing the best artist to the Hongkong public and their latest success is Mr Frank Melrose, a great London comedian, who is known in all parts of the world. His Press notices alone fill several large albums so that he came to Hongkong to appear at…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-02
Summary:

A bumper house at the Victoria Theatre on Tuesday night gave the Collier Sisters an enthusiastic send-off on the occasion of a benefit performance in their honour. The Donnelly Troupe, Little Kitty and Mrs Elsie Donnelly also provide their performance. With a number of interesting films were…

66
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-02 - 1911-08-05
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. Performance by the return visit of Donnelly Troupe, unparalleled success. Lyndon Davies is coming soon.

67
Headline: At the Theatres
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-07
Summary:

A special matinee is to be held at the Victoria Theatre this afternoon when the film of the Hongkong Coronation festivities will be exhibited by special request. On Wednesday, and for two succeeding nights, the film of the Coronation in London will be shown for the last time, while on Thursday…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-07 - 1911-08-07
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. Grand matinee at 4:30 p.m. for British troops, wives and families. Men of H. M. Fleet and to the public. Coronation film will be exhibited and The Donnelly Family will appear.

69
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-08 - 1911-08-08
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. Return visit of Donnelly Troupe. Linda Davies is coming soon.

70
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-09 - 1911-08-11
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. Positively the last three nights of the London coronation film on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

71
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-12 - 1911-08-17
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. Last week of the Donnelly Troupe. Performance by Little Kitty on Friday, August 18. Debut of Linda Davis on Monday night.

72
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-18 - 1911-08-18
Summary:

From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. Performance by Little Kitty tonight. Monster programme. Mr James Younge of the Bandmann Opera Co. is the stage manager.

73
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-19 - 1911-08-21
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. Last three night of the Donnelly Troupe. Every evening has the great electrical dance by Miss Lynda Davis.

74
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-21
Summary:

The attendance at the Victoria Theatre on Friday night, on the occasion of the benefit performance to Little Kitty Donnelly, was the largest on record.

75
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-22
Summary:

The famous conjurer Han Ping Chien appears at the Victoria Theatre tonight and for a few nights only.

76
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-22 - 1911-08-23
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. Great attractions for tonight and for a few days only. Performance by Han Ping Chien and his son.

77
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-25 - 1911-08-31
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. Tremendous success of the wonderful danseuse, Miss Lynda Davis. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4:30 p.m.

78
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-01
Summary:

Messrs Ramos and Ramos, the proprietors of Victoria Theatre, have just concluded arrangements for the exhibition of the animated picture Gazette of Pathé Freres which will be quite a new thing in Hongkong. Gazette is an ordinary film showing the latest happenings from all over the world. A…

79
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-01 - 1911-09-05
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. Monster picture programme. Pathe's animated gazette. Ethel Preston and Ricado are coming.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-05 - 1911-09-05
Summary:

Saturday, 16th September, in aid of military charities. Price details included. Booking at Moutrie's.