A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-02-08
Summary:

The Hon. Secretary, Mr. Jose M. de Graca writes about the two performances offered by the 'Victoria Cinematograph,' and writes about the profit and the cost for the performance. The Committee of the Society wanted to thank Messrs. Ramos y Ramos [sic], the proprietors.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-02-11
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph advertises a special attraction this evening in the shape of a splendid film, 3,000 feet long, illustrating the manoeuvering of the British Fleet. The film is said to be really wonderful.

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Headline: Cinemagraphs
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-02-14
Summary:

The Hongkong Cinematograph is now putting on a diversified programme, and a juggler appears who in some tricks is remarkably clever. He also does sleight of hand tricks very well; The Victoria Cinematograph put on a new set of interesting films tonight, and Fregolini, the wonderful mimic,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-02-21
Summary:

A Russian troupe is the latest attraction at the Victoria Cinematograph, and last night the members of the troupe made their debut. Master Sonha [sic] and Miss gave an excellent cake-walk, while the singing (in Russian and English) of the Miss Nudina, Lisa and Luba and Master Lonha [sic] were…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-03-06
Summary:

In the court of Summary Jurisdiction, yesterday afternoon Miss Latour sued the proprietor of a cinematograph in Dex Voeux Road for $75, alleged to be due as salary. Mrs. Coggin sued the same defendant for $20.80, also alleged to be due as salary. The defendant was a Belgian named Dufresne. Mr.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-03-13
Summary:

A change of programme is announced at the Victoria Cinematograph. Among the new films is one of 2200 feet long, entitled 'Whirling the Earth.' The Engle sisters will also be seen in new songs and dances.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-03-16
Summary:

A change of programme is announced for tomorrow night at the Victoria Cinematograph when a benefit is being tendered to the director of the Orchestra. New films, new songs and new dances are promised.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-04-13
Summary:

At the Victoria Cinematograph, there is a troupe of Russian dancers and singers. On Saturday night a large audience once again demonstrated their warm approval of the songs and dances, and were also loud in their praise of a new set of films from Paris. Commencing tonight the Cinematograph…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-04-20
Summary:

A magnificent moving picture descriptive of a trip to Niagara Falls is exhibited at the Hongkong Cinematograph. It is undoubtedly one of the finest pictures that has yet been shown in the Colony; In Victoria Cinematograph, an interesting series of pictures is being thrown on the screen this week…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-04-28
Summary:

At the Victoria Cinematograph tomorrow night Senora Fernandez Pastor, a Soprano from the Opera Comique of Manila and Barcelona, will make her debut in Hongkong. At the Victoria Cinematograph the electric fans and punkah's keep the air cool, and expense is not spared in catering for the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-04-30
Summary:

Tomorrow night a special set of films will be exhibited at the Hongkong Cinematograph, including one very interesting film, entitled 'Forsaken.' The proprietors declare that it is their aim to present only pictures free from vulgarity, and by so doing they will secure the approbation…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-05-08
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph with its newest and up-to-date films continues to draw large audiences nightly. The pictures are undoubtedly greatly appreciated as evinced by the hearty applause evoked, the 'Cabman Mystified' and the 'Lost Umbrella,' being particularly good. The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-05-14
Summary:

Saturday and Sunday at the Victoria Cinematograph, when all new films will be shown, including an intensely dramatic picture-story 'The Cashier.' On Thursday next a benefit performance will be given to the Engel Sister, who is to leave for Shanghai.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-05-16
Summary:

Crowded 'houses' still continue to prevail at this pleasant place of entertainment in the Des Voeux Road. The films shown are up-to-date and are placed on the scene in a very steady manner. Tonight and tomorrow night will witness a special programme, including duets by Mrs. Pastor and…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-05-18
Summary:

A change of programme is announced for the Victoria Cinematograph tonight, and the pictures shown will include a most exciting chase after Automobile Thieves in America. Engel Troupe and Mrs Pastor will also appear.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-05-22
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph was crowded to the very doors last night, when a benefit performance was tendered to the Engel troupe. The audience was enthusiastic and recalled the members of the troupe after each song or dance.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-05-26
Summary:

At the Victoria Cinematograph new artists are announced. Messrs Carvajal, Harris and Ray will appear this evening until further notice. The films to be shown tonight are well up to the standard of previous exhibitions.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-06-12
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph received a series of new films by the last mail from Europe, some of which will be exhibited on Friday, Saturday and Sunday evenings. The piece de resistance is one entitled 'The Poor Mother' and it is said to be highly dramatic. Monday next will be the last…

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

Tonight an excellent film showing 'one of the most important captures of Sherlock Holmes' will be exhibited at the Victoria Cinematograph for three days.

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

Large audiences nightly crowd the Victoria Cinematograph where a new and interesting lot of pictures are being shown. Amongst the most amusing ones are an Amateur Hunter, Maniac Acrobat, Living Barrels and a Raffled Turkey. The magnificent film showing one of the most important captures by…