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: 1902-01-13 - 1902-01-13
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. 'The Searchlight,' the episode of Italo-turko War. Performances by Miss Lynda Davies. Debut of Harris and Vernon. A magnificent film, 'Battling Nelson v. Ad. Wolgast,' on Monday night. Matinees on…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-01-22 - 1902-01-23
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The thrilling picture, 'The Golden Belt.' Debut of Miss Ruby Williams on Tuesday. Debut of Lyall Sisters on Wednesday. Miss Lynda Davies is coming on January 26. 'A Dead Man's Child' on Thursday.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-01-31 - 1902-01-31
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. 'The Battle of Trafalgar' tonight. Performances by Lyall Sisters and Miss Ruby Williams. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-02-01 - 1902-02-03
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. 'The Battle of Trafalgar' tonight. Performances by Lyall Sisters and Miss Ruby Williams. Debut of Madame Aldala on Saturday night. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-02-05 - 1902-02-05
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. 'The Stone of Scone.' Performances by Lyall Sisters and Miss Ruby Williams. Debut of Madame Aldala. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-02-09 - 1902-02-09
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The magnificent film by Nick Carter, 'The Mystery of the White Bed.' Performances by Lyall Sisters and Miss Ruby Williams. Debut of Madame Aldala. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-02-10 - 1902-02-12
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The magnificent film by Nick Carter, 'The Mystery of the White Bed.' Performances by Lyall Sisters and Miss Ruby Williams. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-02-13 - 1902-02-15
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The magnificent film, 'The Tale of Two Cities,' by special request. Performance by Lyall Sisters. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-02-20 - 1902-02-22
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. May [sic] Linder's best pictures. Performance by Lyall Sisters. Dancers of 'The Brennons' are coming. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-02-23 - 1902-02-24
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. New films just arrived. Performance by Lyall Sisters last week. Debut of 'The Brennons' next week. The magnificent film, 'Captain Kote.' Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-02-27 - 1902-02-27
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. New films just arrived. The grand historial film, 'The Queen's Necklace.' Debut of 'The Brennons' on Wednesday. 'The Quealy's' is coming. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-02-28 - 1902-02-29
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The grand historical film, 'The Queen's Necklace.' Debut of 'The Brennons' on Wednesday. 'The Quealy's' is coming. Tomorrow, February 29th, the latest sensation, 'Moto-Fozo.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-03-02 - 1902-03-04
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. Performance by 'The Brennans.' Debut of 'The Quealy's' tomorrow. Last two nights of the latest sensation 'Moto-Fozo' on 3rd and 4th. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-03-05 - 1902-03-06
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) For a short season. The Hughes Musical Comedy Co. will open at the Victoria Theatre on March 13th with 'The Speculators.' Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-07-28
Summary:

The only Chinese actor in America appearing in an English speaking company is Ah Sam, who plays Sing Wing as William Collier's support in 'Caught in the Rain' at the Victoria theatre on Monday (says the 'Daily Colonist,' Vancouver). Ah Sam was born and raised in Hong…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-06-19
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre at an enormous expense has procured the services of Mr. A. Lauro, the eminent cinematograph film producer, who has arrived by the French Mail for the purpose of taking pictures of the Coronation events during the week. These pictures will be shown at the Victoria Theatre.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-06-19
Summary:

It will no doubt greatly interest the public of Hongkong to know that Messrs Ramos and Ramos, of the Victoria Theatre, have secured the services of Mr A. Lauro, a cinematograph film producer, who arrived today for the purpose of taking pictures of the Coronation Celebrations in Hongkong during…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-19
Summary:

Tonight the Victoria Theatre is to show a special film entitled 'The Pageant of Empire.' They are also showing a picture of the Milk Industry in the Alps. The whole series of pictures and the excellent turns provided by the Sister Collier to form a very pleasing programme.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-07-25
Summary:

To a crowded house last night Frank Melrose, 'the nimble one,' made his debut and he held the stage for thirty-five minutes and the audience was convulsed with laughter.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-08
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre an excellent programme was provided. The Donnellys were, as usual, very pleasing, and a dance by Little Bessie was much appreciated. One of the best pictures was 'The Hobble Skirt,' which excited considerable mirth. Other films depicted an incident from the…