A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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4541
Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-29 - 1920-03-30
Summary:

The Bros. Graydon in their new songs. 'Bound and Gagged' episode 7 'The Fatal Error' and episode 8 'Arrested.' The Moscow Tziganes.

4542
Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-29 - 1920-03-30
Summary:

Tonight at 5.15 p.m., the Bros. Graydon in their new songs, and 'Bound and Gagged,' episodes 7 and 8. At 9.15 p.m., the Moscow Tziganes. Also 'Bound and Gagged,' episodes 7 and 8.

4543
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-30
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The writer ascended the stage of Victoria Theatre to test Rubini's telepathic power on 25th.

4544
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-03-31 - 1920-03-31
Summary:

For one night only. Charlie Chaplin in 'Shoulder Arms.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Luke Loses Patients' [sic]. March 31 remarks: Final episode of 'Bound and Gagged.'

4545
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-03-31 - 1920-03-31
Summary:

Tonight, for one night only, Charlie Chaplin in 'Shoulder Arms.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Luke Loses Patients.' Prices as usual. March 31 Remarks: Another ad. on page 13. 5.15 p.m., final episodes of 'Bound and Gagged.'

4546
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-03-31 - 1920-03-31
Summary:

For one night only, tonight at 9.15 p.m., Charlie Chaplin in 'Shoulder Arms.' Also Harold Lloyd in 'Luke Loses Patients.' 5.15 p.m., final episodes of 'Bound and Gagged.'

4547
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-24
Summary:

The Assistant Manager of the Hongkong Kinema Theatre was charged at the instance of Sergeant Clark, with unlawfully putting up a poster on Government property at the Peak Tramway Station in Garden Road. Mr. H. W. Ray, manager of the Coronet Theatre (former manager of Victoria Theatre), was also…

4548
Headline: A New Kinema?
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1920-09-24
Summary:

The lack of a really up to date kinema has for long been felt to be one of the needs of the Colony, which was emphasised when the Victoria Theatre was pulled down. A company is now being formed to float a scheme to provide the first-class kinema together with some valuable and exclusive rights.…

4549
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-11
Summary:

We hear for some time past endeavours have been made by the proprietor of the Blue Bird Candy Store to secure that vacant plot of ground formerly occupied by the Victoria Theatre for the purpose of erecting a dancing cabaret on the American model. That such an enterprise will be popular as well…

4550
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-01-24
Summary:

The old Victoria Cinema site is being enclosed with a wooden fence for the construction of a six-storeyed structure.

4551
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-03-21
Summary:

Recognising that the columns of the public press are valuable and effective mediums for the ventilation of grievances, we are once more tempted to comply with the wishes of a reader in directing attention to the manner in which elated young men comport themselves at places of amusement. The late…

4552
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-06-06
Summary:

The proprietors of the World Theatre, which is now nearing completion next to Sincere's, have been very fortunate in securing from the local Government the site that previously housed the Imports and Exports Officer. Within three whole months a new kinema, which is much larger than Victoria…

4553
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-10-03
Summary:

In the construction site of the old Victoria Kinema Theatre, an accident occurred and a Chinese worker was killed.

4554
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-11-29
Summary:

A special event would be held in order to impress both the distinguished visitor and the Colony. The programme to be carried out comprised a lantern procession at night and a banquet which the Chinese intend to give at the Tai Ping Theatre. It is predicted that the central parts of the city…

4555
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-01-07
Summary:

A meeting of the Chinese General Chamber of Commerce was held yesterday afternoon with the Hon. Mar. Lau Chu-pak in the chair. The Chairman announced that some of the members had engaged the most celebrated actor in China to perform at the Tai Ping Theatre, where the Chinese will entertain the…

4556
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-03-18
Summary:

In the evening of April 7th, the Prince will attend a Chinese banquet to be held in the Tai Ping Theatre, which is being elaborately decorated for the occasion and at which about 200 Chinese guests will be present.

4557
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-04-06
Summary:

The theatre which has been freshly whitewashed and painted, and the floors covered with matting, are arranged tables with red silk hangings and seating accommodation for 2,000, for the visit of Prince and his party. Flags – Red Ensigns with the portraits of King Edward and Queen Alexandra, and…

4558
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1922-09-09 - 1922-09-09
Summary:

This famous Shakespearean play will be performed by the Chung Tai Ping Theatrical Company at the Tai Ping Theatre on Sunday night the 10th instant.

4559
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-16
Summary:

Mui Lan-fong arrived yesterday by the China Mail s. s. Nanking to fulfil an engagement arranged by a syndicate of local Chinese merchants. The remainder of the company is expected to reach Hongkong before the season begins at the Tai Ping Theatre on Friday. Background of Mui Lan-fong is outlined…

4560
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-19
Summary:

Mei Lan-fang, the Chinese actor now visiting Hongkong. Although Mr. Mei Lan-fang has not yet seen first-class English drama, we learned, that he studies with interest the best of the cinema films that come to the Far East. He is not impressed with Hong Kong's theatres. The Theatre Royal is…