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: 1912-03-20
Summary:

The productions staged at the Victoria Theatre under the auspices of Hughes American Musical Comedy Company have convulsed large audience with laughter. 'Society' was presented last night. The performance was offered by Messrs Paul Stanhope and Bert Le Blane, Madame Pearl Lloyd and Mr…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-03-21
Summary:

Another good house greeted the production of 'In Society' by the Hughes Musical Comedy Company at the Victoria Theatre last night. A treat is promised tonight in 'Two Men from Japan,' which is described as an eminent mirth-producer. By special request the 'Texas Tommy…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-03-22
Summary:

Last night, 'Two Men from Japan' was staged at Victoria Theatre. Madame Pearl Lloyd took part in the play and was responsible for songs. The Texas Tommy Dance was well received.

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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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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.

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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.'

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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: 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…

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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.

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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.

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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.'

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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.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-09-30
Summary:

The Soltoroffs [sic] gave their final performance at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday night. The managers are also offering a long series of entirely new pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-05
Summary:

On Friday, October 11, a grand variety entertainment will take place at the Victoria Theatre. The band of the Yorkshires, and also the Orient string band will be in attendance, and the artistes will include Mr. R. Stephenson, Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Gladys Spencer (by the courtesy of the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-09
Summary:

The schedule of complimentary performance at the Victoria Theatre on Friday is provided. The entertainment is given by Messrs Ramos and Ramos to their popular manager, Mr. J. Blake. Comic pictures 'Bobby Pulls the Trigger' and 'Love, Luck & Gasoline' will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-12
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre was filled to the doors last night by a highly appreciative audience, the occasion being a special variety entertainment in compliment to Mr. J. Blake, the popular night manager. The programme was a long one, including the performances offered by Bimbo Drake, Mr. Bob…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-25
Summary:

As usual, the Victoria Theatre is giving the most excellent programme. The new film, 'Little Humpback,' contains a pretty strong turning on the old superstition that the touch of a hunchback brings luck. Max Linder and Bobby were represented again. Miss Addie Leigh, Verne and Smith…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-04
Summary:

Miss Smith gave excellent performances at the Victoria on Saturday night. The two new artistes, the Franklins are clever and mirth-provoking. Messrs. Ramos are offering two new films: a particularly amusing one entitled 'The Husband in the Country,' and another of singular beauty and…