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: 1909-03-03
Summary:

Miss Rosa Barnes, the 'Queen Artiste of the Orient,' is expected to be seen at Alexandra Cinematograph in a day or two. Alexandra Cinematograph has no doubt her appearance will add further to the popularity of an already popular place of amusement.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-21
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph is giving two exhibitions on Empire Day, more than one hundred people having had to be turned away last Saturday. Miss Ruby Ray and Miss Thorne will render new songs. All the Cinematographic films exhibited are new to Hongkong.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-21 - 1909-05-24
Summary:

Saturday afternoon matinee with artistes for children, at 5. Saturday night: By request, Miss Thorne will sing 'Bonnie Look Lomond' and 'Old Folks at Home.' Empire Day: Two shows 7:45 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. 'Tears of the Empire' and 'Britons Nee'r Will Yield…

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

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

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-22 - 1911-08-23
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. Great attractions for tonight and for a few days only. Performance by Han Ping Chien and his son.

6
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-01
Summary:

Messrs Ramos and Ramos, the proprietors of Victoria Theatre, have just concluded arrangements for the exhibition of the animated picture Gazette of Pathé Freres which will be quite a new thing in Hongkong. Gazette is an ordinary film showing the latest happenings from all over the world. A…

7
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-11-17
Summary:

What is described as the greatest picture dramas of the year is to be presented at the Victoria Theatre tonight. It is entitled 'In the grip of alcohol' and it visualises the worst phases and the most unhappy outcomes of universal evil. Many of the scenes are poignant and intense, and…

8
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-11-23 - 1911-12-05
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. New pictures every two days. Debut of Daisy Lundy. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-12-19 - 1911-12-20
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. Performance by Miss Lynda Davies and Miss Daisy Lundy. Monster matinee on Christmas Day. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-12-21 - 1911-12-21
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. Reappearance of Miss Lynda Davies. Last performance by Miss Daisy Lundy. Monster programme on Christmas Day. Magnificent presents given away. The grand film 'The Siege of Calais' for tomorrow.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-12-22 - 1911-12-26
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The grand coloured film 'The Siege of Calais' for tonight and a few nights only. Extraordinary success of Miss Lynda Davies. Monster matinee on Christmas Day and magnificent presents given away. Matinees on…

12
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-12-27
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre provided monster programmes during the holidays, and the films were much appreciated. Performances by Miss Lynda Davis, Harris and Vernon. Messrs Ramos and Ramos are giving away prizes at the matinee on New Year's Day.

13
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-12-29 - 1911-12-30
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. Reappearance of Harris and Vernon. Extraordinary success of Miss Lynda Davies. Monster programme during the week. Grand matinees on 30th, 31st December and 1st January. Valuable pieces given away on New Year's Day.

14
Headline: News of the Day
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-02-03
Summary:

Madame Abdala is to make her debut at the Victoria Theatre tonight.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-02-23
Summary:

A number of new films have arrived for the Victoria Theatre and will be shown during the next few days. Performance by the Lyall Sisters.

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-20 - 1913-01-23
Summary:

Hughes Musical Comedy Company's enormous success, 'A Day at the Races.' Price details included. Plan at Moutrie's.

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-21
Summary:

The Hughes Musical Comedy Company fully upheld their reputation as entertainers last evening in their presentation at the Victoria Theatre of 'A Day at the Races.'

18
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-22
Summary:

There was hardly an empty seat at the Victoria Theatre last evening, when the Hughes Musical Comedy Company gave a repeat performance of 'A Day at the Races' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-02-01 - 1913-02-01
Summary:

Speculators' on Monday, 3rd February, 1913. Last performances of Day at the Races and The Texas Tommy Contest on Tuesday, 4th February.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-14 - 1915-10-15
Summary:

The fifth series of 'Rocambole,' the Terror of Paris, in 5 parts on Friday, 15th October, 1915. Pathe's British gazette included. A grand benefit night embracing naval, military and civil picture on Thursday, 21st October, the Red Cross Day.