A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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101
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-24
Summary:

The Coleman Sisters, two pleasing song and dance artistes, appeared at the Victoria Cinematograph and received good receptions. The pictures shown are varied in character, tragic, pathetic, screamingly funny, etc. But they are all alike in one respect, and that is as to their clearness.

102
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-06-11
Summary:

The Coleman sisters continue to attract audience nightly while the Collin Sisters from Australia will make their debut in Victoria Cinematograph. Some splendid pictures are now being shown which provoke hearty laughter.

103
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-06-14
Summary:

With four popular song and dance artistes appearing, the Victoria cinematograph is giving a most liberal programme just now. Each film was followed by a song and the singers were always recalled that the audience had a generous evening's entertainment.

104
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-06-27
Summary:

Collin and Coleman sisters continue to attract audiences in Victoria Cinematograph. Some excellent pictures are now being shown altogether.

105
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-07-06
Summary:

The sister Coleman is more captivating than ever and nightly received numerous recalls. Dancer Miss Goldie Collins also appear again and again from the demands of the audiences. A benefit performance to the Sister Coleman will be given on Monday evening when a special programme has been arranged…

106
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-07-13
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph was crowded on Monday evening when a benefit performance was held for Sister Coleman. Miss Goldie Collins, too, had a great reception in this farewell performance. The Lee Sisters have arrived and will make their debut at an early date.

107
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-07-16
Summary:

A series of films is to be thrown on the screen for the next few nights at the Ko Shing Theatre in Queen's Road by American Cinematograph Company. The pictures include the recent Chinese Imperial funeral. The first performance takes place tonight, commencing at eight o'clock.

108
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1909-07-17
Summary:

Last night, at the Ko Shing Theatre, a series of comic and instructive films were thrown on the screen by the American Cinematograph Company before a preponderatingly Chinese audience. It cannot be said that all the pictures were clear and distinct, several of them being dimmed to an extent…

109
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-07-23
Summary:

A very full programme was presented to the patrons of the Victoria Cinematograph on Thursday evening. The performers included Ernesto Fregolini, Sister Coleman and Troupe Engel.

110
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-07-29
Summary:

Tonight a benefit performance will be given to the Engel Troupe at the Victoria Cinematograph. Professor E. Fregolini the transformist will give his final performance before proceeding to Europe. A magnificent new film 'Christmas Eve Dream' will also be thrown on the screen.

111
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-08-31
Summary:

Madame Harrison, in her imitations of Harry Lauder and German songs, is meeting with great success at the Victoria Cinematograph nightly. The films are also the most interesting and the hall is particularly cool during those hot evenings.

112
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-09-01
Summary:

In the place of the present makoshifts [sic] which do duty as cinematograph theatres, shortly be erected on the site of the present Hongkong Cinematograph in Des Voeux Road, a palatial building of steel frames and reinforced concrete by a syndicate headed by Mr. Fogliano. The building will be…

113
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-09-11
Summary:

A grand benefit performance to the Sister Philips was given at the Victoria Cinematograph last night and there was a good attendance. Madame Harrison also appeared in new songs and Miss Dory-ta appears as Miss B. Young.

114
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-10-01
Summary:

The Government has accepted the tender of $1,200 per month of the Victoria Cinematograph for the vacant piece of ground opposite the Central Market. The proprietor was notified to this effect on Saturday.

115
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-10-02
Summary:

Miss Beattie Garlardi made her debut at the Victoria Cinematograph. Performance by Professor Dobby and Miss St. Clair, also Miss Ivy Lee. The films are all exceedingly good.

116
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-10-11
Summary:

Mr. Wanna Cramer, athlete and wrestler, is meeting with great success at the Victoria Cinematograph nightly. Miss Beattie Galardi and Miss Ivy Lee continue to entertain.

117
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-10-15
Summary:

This evening at the Victoria Cinematograph there will be a special grand performance for the occasion of the benefit and farewell of the famous athlete Mr Wanna Cramer. Miss Galardi will appear in new songs.

118
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-10-26
Summary:

Miss Ruby Collins having a returned from a tour in again appearing nightly at the Victoria Cinematograph. Mdle. Galardi, too finds favour with her audiences and is also well received.

119
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-11-16
Summary:

Miss Ruby Chrystal is to make her debut at the Victoria Cinematograph on Wednesday evening.

120
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-11-26
Summary:

Tonight Mr. Lochrane [sic], the celebrated Scotch [sic] Comedian, will make his first appearance before a Hongkong audience in 'Hieland Hilt and Tartan hose.'