A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
Displaying 21 - 40 of 4553
21
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-02-23 - 1902-02-24
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. New films just arrived. Performance by Lyall Sisters last week. Debut of 'The Brennons' next week. The magnificent film, 'Captain Kote.' Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

22
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-02-27 - 1902-02-27
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. New films just arrived. The grand historial film, 'The Queen's Necklace.' Debut of 'The Brennons' on Wednesday. 'The Quealy's' is coming. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

23
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-02-28 - 1902-02-29
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The grand historical film, 'The Queen's Necklace.' Debut of 'The Brennons' on Wednesday. 'The Quealy's' is coming. Tomorrow, February 29th, the latest sensation, 'Moto-Fozo.…

24
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-03-02 - 1902-03-04
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. Performance by 'The Brennans.' Debut of 'The Quealy's' tomorrow. Last two nights of the latest sensation 'Moto-Fozo' on 3rd and 4th. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

25
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-03-05 - 1902-03-06
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) For a short season. The Hughes Musical Comedy Co. will open at the Victoria Theatre on March 13th with 'The Speculators.' Booking at Moutrie's.

26
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-03-07 - 1902-03-13
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) The Hughes Musical Comedy Co. will open at the Victoria Theatre on March 13th with The Speculators. Performances by Fiddle Lee Dee. Late trams are served. Booking at Moutrie's. Price details included.

27
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-03-15 - 1902-03-18
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) The Hughes Musical Comedy Co. at the Victoria Theatre with The Speculators. Performances by Fiddle Lee Dee. Late trams are served. Booking at Moutrie's. Price details included.

28
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-03-19 - 1902-03-20
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) The Hughes Musical Comedy Co. at the Victoria Theatre with 'In Society.' Performances by The Dutchman and The Jew and Mdme Lloyd. Late trams are served. Booking at Moutrie's. Price details included.

29
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-03-22 - 1902-03-23
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) The Hughes Musical Comedy Co. will present the farcical comedy, Two Men from Japan, on March 21, tonight. Extra performance by special request, The Texas Tommy Dance, on Saturday and Sunday. Matinees on Saturday and Sunday.

30
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-07-28
Summary:

The only Chinese actor in America appearing in an English speaking company is Ah Sam, who plays Sing Wing as William Collier's support in 'Caught in the Rain' at the Victoria theatre on Monday (says the 'Daily Colonist,' Vancouver). Ah Sam was born and raised in Hong…

31
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-05-19
Summary:

The new Victoria Theatre is to be opened on Empire Day.

32
Headline: The New Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-05-24
Summary:

An application was received from Messrs. Palmer and Turner for permission to erect two water closets and six urinals at the New Victoria Theatre, Des Voeux Road Central.

33
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-25
Summary:

The new Victoria Theatre, built by Messrs Ramos and Ramos, of the Empire Cinematograph, opens tomorrow evening at 9 o'clock. The theatre, which has taken nine months to complete, is the finest of its kind in Hong Kong. It was built by Messrs. Palmer and Turner. The accommodation is greater…

34
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-05-26 - 1911-05-27
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) The finest and coolest hall in the colony. Grand opening performance tonight. Monster programme. Debut of Mr L. Laynez.

35
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-05-27
Summary:

The formal opening of the new Victoria Theatre on Friday night attracted a large attendance and many were the expressions of admiration in connection with the new building. A monster programme was arranged for the occasion and it was thoroughly appreciated. Performances by Miss Bascans and Mr…

36
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-05-27
Summary:

The new Victoria Theatre, a fine building in Des Voeux Road, erected by Messrs. Ramos and Ramos, was opened last night, the initial performance being well attended, in spite of the attraction at the City Hall. The theatre is capable of seating upwards of 800 persons, the chairs being of the tip-…

37
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-29
Summary:

The performance at the new Victoria Theatre last night was well attended. Signor Laynez's songs were greatly appreciated Bascans also sang and the pictures were interesting. A good 'house' was present at the Bijou Theatre, where the artistes gave as meritorious a performance as…

38
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-05-29 - 1911-05-30
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) Two performances nightly at 7:15 and 9:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. Debut of Mr L. Laynez and Miss Bascans. Debut of Ching Ling Foo Troupe on Wednesday. Prices are slightly raised due to heavy expenses of this troupe.

39
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-31
Summary:

The new Victoria Theatre continues to be well patronised. The pictures shown are excellent. Bascans and Laynez are appreciated. The Qing Ling Foo troupe will open tonight and perform for a week only.

40
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-05-31 - 1911-06-05
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) The finest and coolest hall in the colony. Performances of Ching Ling Foo Troupe with Peking artistes. Debut of Miss Chee-toy. Prices are slightly raised due to heavy expenses of the troupe.