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: 1908-01-16 - 1908-01-18
Summary:

Ernesto Fregolini. Change of Programme. The Artist's Chamber. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road, Pottinger Street.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-01-20 - 1908-01-22
Summary:

Tonight: Ernesto Fregolini. Debut of funny bob-bob. R.A. Macdonald, Irish Comedian and dancer. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road, Pottinger Street.

43
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-01-23 - 1908-02-04
Summary:

Great Change of Programme. A magnificent film, 'Ali Baba or the Forty Thieves' [sic]. Fregolini, transformist and monologue. Dorothy and her songs. Funny bob-bob (R.A. Macdonald) new songs. Two Performances nightly. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road, Pottinger Street.

44
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-01-26
Summary:

We understand that the Victoria Cinematograph is offering two performances for the benefit of the poor of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul; one today and the other on 2nd Feb.

45
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-01-28
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph is giving two performances on behalf of the poor under the charge of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. A special attractive programme has been arranged and a good house is expected as it is for the benefit of the poor.

46
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-02-04
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph announces all new films for tonight, a new consignment having just arrived from Paris. There will also be a change of programme in other respects, new songs, etc.

47
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-02-05 - 1908-02-10
Summary:

Great Change of Programme. All new films. Fregolini, transformist and monologue. Lady Artist. New Songs. Magnificent films just arrived from Paris. Two performances nightly. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road, Pottinger Street.

48
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-02-07
Summary:

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul sent us a statement showing that the benefit performance given on their behalf by the Victoria Cinematograph returned them a net sum of $100.50. The Society tender heartfelt thanks to Messrs Ramos and Ramos, the proprietors of the Cinematograph.

49
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-02-08
Summary:

The Hon. Secretary, Mr. Jose M. de Graca writes about the two performances offered by the 'Victoria Cinematograph,' and writes about the profit and the cost for the performance. The Committee of the Society wanted to thank Messrs. Ramos y Ramos [sic], the proprietors.

50
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-02-11
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph advertises a special attraction this evening in the shape of a splendid film, 3,000 feet long, illustrating the manoeuvering of the British Fleet. The film is said to be really wonderful.

51
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-02-11 - 1908-02-19
Summary:

The Grand Naval Battle' or 'Manoeuvring of the British Fleet.' A 8000-feet magnificent film. New songs by the Great Fregolini and other artists. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road, Pottinger Street.

52
Headline: Cinemagraphs
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-02-14
Summary:

The Hongkong Cinematograph is now putting on a diversified programme, and a juggler appears who in some tricks is remarkably clever. He also does sleight of hand tricks very well; The Victoria Cinematograph put on a new set of interesting films tonight, and Fregolini, the wonderful mimic,…

53
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-02-20 - 1908-03-07
Summary:

New films. Latest novelty. Sister and Brother. Engel. Song and dance and other artists. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road, Pottinger Street.

54
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-02-21
Summary:

A Russian troupe is the latest attraction at the Victoria Cinematograph, and last night the members of the troupe made their debut. Master Sonha [sic] and Miss gave an excellent cake-walk, while the singing (in Russian and English) of the Miss Nudina, Lisa and Luba and Master Lonha [sic] were…

55
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-03-06
Summary:

In the court of Summary Jurisdiction, yesterday afternoon Miss Latour sued the proprietor of a cinematograph in Dex Voeux Road for $75, alleged to be due as salary. Mrs. Coggin sued the same defendant for $20.80, also alleged to be due as salary. The defendant was a Belgian named Dufresne. Mr.…

56
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-03-09 - 1908-03-12
Summary:

New films. Latest novelties. The London Horse Show, at which His Majesty King Edward and H. R. H. the Prince of Wales were present. Sisters and brothers. Engel. Song and dance. And other artists. Films and apparatus for sale. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road, Pottinger Street.

57
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-03-13
Summary:

A change of programme is announced at the Victoria Cinematograph. Among the new films is one of 2200 feet long, entitled 'Whirling the Earth.' The Engle sisters will also be seen in new songs and dances.

58
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-03-13 - 1908-03-14
Summary:

New films. Latest novelties. 'Whirling the World,' a film in 2200 feet long. The sisters Engel in the dance of two races. And the pretty quartette. Film and apparatus for sale. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road, Pottinger Street.

59
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-03-16
Summary:

A change of programme is announced for tomorrow night at the Victoria Cinematograph when a benefit is being tendered to the director of the Orchestra. New films, new songs and new dances are promised.

60
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-03-16 - 1908-03-18
Summary:

Special benefit programme. In aid of Mr P. Madriaga, director of orchestra. Don't forget the address: Des Voeux Road, Pottinger Street.