A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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101
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-20 - 1911-07-31
Summary:

Once more coronation pictures of Hongkong will be shown every night until further notice; performance by the Colliers Sisters, the clever operatic and burlesque entertainers.

102
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-07-21 - 1911-07-21
Summary:

Tonight, the most beautiful coloured film entitled 'Milk Industry in the Alps' will be shown by special request at the Victoria Theatre

103
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-07-25
Summary:

To a crowded house last night Frank Melrose, 'the nimble one,' made his debut and he held the stage for thirty-five minutes and the audience was convulsed with laughter.

104
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-07-25 - 1911-08-01
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. London's new and complete Coronation Pictures. Debut of Frank Melrose.

105
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-07-26
Summary:

Messrs Ramos and Ramos make a specialty of introducing the best artist to the Hongkong public and their latest success is Mr Frank Melrose, a great London comedian, who is known in all parts of the world. His Press notices alone fill several large albums so that he came to Hongkong to appear at…

106
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-02 - 1911-08-03
Summary:

The second visit of the Donelly's Family and expert dancer Miss Linda Davis

107
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-02
Summary:

A bumper house at the Victoria Theatre on Tuesday night gave the Collier Sisters an enthusiastic send-off on the occasion of a benefit performance in their honour. The Donnelly Troupe, Little Kitty and Mrs Elsie Donnelly also provide their performance. With a number of interesting films were…

108
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-02 - 1911-08-05
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. Performance by the return visit of Donnelly Troupe, unparalleled success. Lyndon Davies is coming soon.

109
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-04 - 1911-08-10
Summary:

The second visit of the Donelly's Family and expert dancer Miss Linda Davis

110
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-05
Summary:

The various cinematograph shows will have a complete change of programme tonight. At the Bijou, Frank Melrose continued his performance, and an entirely new programme of pictures will be screened. The Donnelly family are still the headliners at the Victoria Theatre. A splendid set of animated…

111
Headline: At the Theatres
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-07
Summary:

A special matinee is to be held at the Victoria Theatre this afternoon when the film of the Hongkong Coronation festivities will be exhibited by special request. On Wednesday, and for two succeeding nights, the film of the Coronation in London will be shown for the last time, while on Thursday…

112
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-07 - 1911-08-07
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. Grand matinee at 4:30 p.m. for British troops, wives and families. Men of H. M. Fleet and to the public. Coronation film will be exhibited and The Donnelly Family will appear.

113
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-08
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre an excellent programme was provided. The Donnellys were, as usual, very pleasing, and a dance by Little Bessie was much appreciated. One of the best pictures was 'The Hobble Skirt,' which excited considerable mirth. Other films depicted an incident from the…

114
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-08 - 1911-08-08
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. Return visit of Donnelly Troupe. Linda Davies is coming soon.

115
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-09 - 1911-08-11
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. Positively the last three nights of the London coronation film on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday.

116
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-10
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre is continuing to please the community of Hongkong by obtaining the very best of picture and artists, including the Donnelly Family, Little Kitty and Lynda Davis.

117
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-12 - 1911-08-15
Summary:

Entertainment by the Donelly's Family and debut of the expert dancer Miss Linda Davis

118
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-12
Summary:

Full change of programme will be made tonight at the Bijou and Victoria cinematograph theatres. At the Bijou, Miss Violet Bonetta and Bob Stephenson will present a new sketch. Among the pictures worthy of mention are 'Charles Daix,' 'Ariam and his dog' and 'In a moment…

119
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-12 - 1911-08-17
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. Last week of the Donnelly Troupe. Performance by Little Kitty on Friday, August 18. Debut of Linda Davis on Monday night.

120
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-16 - 1911-08-16
Summary:

Entertainment by Little Kitty Donelly and the expert dancer Miss Linda Davis