A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-09-09
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph was well filled last night. The dramatic and historic picture of art, 'The Fall of Troy' was especially interesting and instructive.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-07-13
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre on Thursday night, Billy Eldid and troupe made their first appearance in Hongkong before a very good house. The great boxing burlesque, 'Jim Flynn v. Jack Johnson,' was truly a masterpiece in the fistic art. Messrs. Ramos and Ramos are showing some splendid…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-10-15
Summary:

The re-appearance of Miss Addie Leigh at the Victoria Theatre has proved tremendously successful. Verne and Smith are also continuing to add to their popularity. The pictures this week are an excellent selection, leading place being taken by 'Shamus O'Brien,' depicting thrilling…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-23
Summary:

The exciting drama 'The Imposter' from film d'art will be screened. Film synopsis included. At the interval, a Keystone comic 'Love and Dough' will be staged, besides the British Gazette No. 366.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-14 - 1916-10-14
Summary:

Last few nights, performing 'Black Art', Tally Ho, The Fox Trot and The Vampire Dance

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-08
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is now showing a masterpiece produced by the Film d'Art Italiana, and played by the well-known actress Mdlle. Napierkowska, who showed great talent.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-03-22 - 1918-03-25
Summary:

March 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th 1918, 'The Fatal Ring,' episode 3, 'Borrowed Identity' and episode 4, 'The Warning of the Ring.' American Gazette No. 41, 'Spirit, Where Art Thou?' and 'Those Kids and Cupid.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-08-09 - 1918-08-09
Summary:

Do you realise what it means when we announce that a photoplay is by members of the Comedie Francaise? It means that the play in question has been given the most perfect interpretation that modern dramatic art admits of; that the smallest and most insignificant part is as artistically rendered…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-12-28
Summary:

The hypnotist, Mr. W. Gramby, will give a demonstration of his art at the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-09 - 1919-01-09
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The Count of Monte Cristo,' first epoch, 'Edmond Dantes.' Booking open at Anderson's for all the epochs.