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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-04
Summary:

Miss Smith gave excellent performances at the Victoria on Saturday night. The two new artistes, the Franklins are clever and mirth-provoking. Messrs. Ramos are offering two new films: a particularly amusing one entitled 'The Husband in the Country,' and another of singular beauty and…

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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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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-28
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre, on Friday, screened a war play of unusual interest: 'The Menace,' which is not only staged and mounted in the Film d'Art Company's best manner, but which unfolds a most strikingly ingenious plot. There was also a new Gazette, equal is point of quality to…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-02
Summary:

There is another change of programme at the Victoria Theatre tonight, when the 3rd 'Wallingford' episode will be shown, and also a very fine Film d'Art Company's picture, relating to the present war, entitled 'The Broken Oath.' On Friday 'Love's Frailty,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-17
Summary:

There was a large audience at the Victoria Theatre last night, when 'The Battle of the Ancre' was screened, and it is hardly necessary to say that it quite came up to expectations, depicting, as it did. The film, from the point of view of a true record of what is going on in France,…

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-19
Summary:

Probably the youngest of the stage beauties whose charm and talent have won Broadway is Marion Davies, characterised as the most appealingly attractive girl on the American stage, who makes her photoplay debut in the much-talked-of comedy-drama 'Runaway Romany,' written by herself and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-10-23
Summary:

M. Therese and Mesdames Sanour and Gordon are to appear at the Victoria Theatre at the 7 o'clock performances tonight and tomorrow. They will give their final displays at the North Point gardens on Friday and Saturday and will leave on Monday for Singapore.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-10
Summary:

The audience which gathered at the Victoria Theatre last night to witness the first epoch of Pathe's wonderful film d'art, 'The Count of Monte Cristo' was delighted with this masterpiece of cinema production. The first episode will continue to be shown up to the 12 inst., and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-02
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre management is fortunate in having secured Sir Henry Irving's classic drama 'The Bells' which has been rendered into a masterpiece of cinematograph art with the great character actor, Frank Keenan. It is a film complete in itself and it will be screened for…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-30
Summary:

About a year ago the famous house of Pathe, in announcing its intention to enter the big feature field, gave out a list of 'Extra Selected Star Photoplays,' each of which would feature a well-known and popular player, and for the production of which would be called into play all of the…