A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-09-26
Summary:

Excellent films continue to be exhibited at the Bijou Scenic Theatre. Miss Vera Ferrace is as good as ever in her clever songs and wears some extremely pretty dresses.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-25
Summary:

As usual, the Victoria Theatre is giving the most excellent programme. The new film, 'Little Humpback,' contains a pretty strong turning on the old superstition that the touch of a hunchback brings luck. Max Linder and Bobby were represented again. Miss Addie Leigh, Verne and Smith…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-31
Summary:

The two new lady artistes, Miss Dellie Connor and Miss Gladys Porter, sang pretty songs last night at the Bijou theatre. The films are decidedly entertaining, particularly those dealing with the ever-popular Nick Winter, Wiffles and Max Linder. The pictures of the Mediterranean Coast of Franco…

4
Headline: The Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-30
Summary:

Miss Dolly Swift, Miss Ada Rowley, Miss Gladys Spencer all received most vigorous encores at the Bijou last night. The Pathe Gazette which is being screened is full of interesting matter. Another picture which will commend itself to everyone is the exceedingly pretty 'Cupid on the High Sea…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-10
Summary:

At the Bijou Theatre, the films include a merry incident in the extraordinary career of the universally popular 'Wiffles' (M. Prince), and a very pretty photo-play entitled 'A generous-hearted woman.' Miss Banola, Miss Ada Rowley, Miss Gladys Spencer and Miss Dolly Swift met…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-17 - 1913-01-18
Summary:

Commencing next Sunday for a short season only, direct from America, Hughes Musical Comedy Company of 25 artists (mostly girls) and 4 comedians with gorgeous costumes and pretty scenery; opening production, the latest New York success, 'The Grafters,' one continuous laugh, price $2 and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-20 - 1913-01-21
Summary:

Commencing next Sunday for a short season only, direct from America, Hughes Musical Comedy Company of 25 artists (mostly girls) and 4 comedians with gorgeous costumes and pretty scenery; another enormous success, 'A Day at the Races,' a laugh a minute; price $2 and $1, soldiers and…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-22 - 1913-01-23
Summary:

Commencing next Sunday for a short season only, direct from America, Hughes Musical Comedy Company of 25 artists (mostly girls) and 4 comedians with gorgeous costumes and pretty scenery; Hongkong's old favorite, The Speculators with new songs, costumes and novelties; price $2 and $1,…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-24
Summary:

The latest programme at the Bijou is an especially good one, containing two batches of 'World's News' (war pictures, the new French President, etc.), a Wiffles picture and a particularly pretty photo-play called 'The Blind Beggar's Daughter.' Miss Dolly Swift and…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-30
Summary:

Two long films 'The Family Diamond' and 'Reaping the Whirlwind,' two comedies 'Tommy's Sister' and 'The Bore,' and a pretty family play 'The Golden Tulip' were shown at the Victoria last night.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-18
Summary:

All the items at the Victoria Theatre last night were bright and there were some excellent war pictures. The two leading features were a remarkably pretty French comedy 'Little Miss Hard-to-please,' and a two part Wiffles extravaganza.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-19
Summary:

An excellent programme is being shown at the Victoria Theatre. Prominent among the items is 'The Russian Army Amidst Snow Mountains.' 'Neath the Lion's Paw' and a pretty British picture 'The Fisher Girl's Folly' were shown.

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-27
Summary:

Miss May Brilliant after a very successful season at the Victoria, leaves tomorrow by the Empress of Russia to fulfil an engagement in Shanghai. She is succeeded at the Victoria by Mr and Miss Shirley who are offering a very pretty and novel turn which they have performed before large audiences…

14
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-02 - 1917-01-02
Summary:

On Jan 2, last three nights of the 'Musical Shirleys'; 'An Old Love Story' in 2 parts, wonderful photography; 'Caught in His Own Net,' a pretty drama in 2 parts; comics: 'Father's Neutral' [sic] (Keystone); 'Housekeeping Under Cover,' Pathe…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-28
Summary:

Last night, a very pretty four-part story film 'For Love of a Maid' was shown at the Victoria Theatre. The leading role is in the hands of Miss Jackie Saunders, and the whole thing is exceedingly well done. We are informed that the Victoria management will soon be presenting a film…

16
Headline: A Great Film
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-08
Summary:

In 'The Light That Fails' produced as a Pathe Gold Rooster Play, and to be presented at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow, the cast includes Claude Fleming, Jose Collins and Lillian Tucker, and Robert Edeson. Claude Fleming made his first appearance in England with Sir. Elbert Beerbohm…

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-31
Summary:

There should be a large attendance at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow night when the final episodes of the 'Seven Pearls' are to be screened. All the mysteries of this serial will then be unravelled, and an unexpected ending is promised. There will also be shown a very pretty two-part…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-02
Summary:

The programme showed last night at the Victoria Theatre was excellent. It will be continued tonight and tomorrow. The principal feature is the fifteenth episode of 'The Seven Pearls.' Another most enjoyable item of the programme is the photoplay 'The Little Sisters,' which is…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-11-08
Summary:

In spite of the counter-attractions, the Victoria Theatre was quite full last night. The theatre secured serials with talented artists such as Pearl White and Antonio Moreno. The serial, 'The House of Hate,' was eagerly awaited by all theatre-goers. The picture, with such artistes as…

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Headline: Film Stars
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-11-05
Summary:

Five pretty screen actresses who each hope to succeed to the crown worn at present by Mary Pickford. Photo included.