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: 1908-04-30
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…

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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
Summary:

A packed house greeted the initial performance of Professor Ryder, a society entertainer, magician, and illusionist of no mean ability, who opened at the Ko Shing theatre last evening for a short season.

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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…

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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.

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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.

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…