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: 1911-08-08
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…

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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…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-08
Summary:

At Victoria Theatre tonight the great film 'The Fall of Troy' is to be exhibited for the first time. It is a truly magnificent film. In addition, a number of other new pictures are to be shown includes 'Love, luck and gasoline' and 'Love and Money.' The Huxham Trio…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-09-11
Summary:

The Fall of Troy,' a magnificent Italian film, 2000ft. long, won applause at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday. Another good film entitled 'Love, Luck and Gasoline' cleverly illustrated the slickness of American methods and the possibilities of modern locomotion and wireless. On…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-27
Summary:

Last night, the Victoria Theatre was crowded for the splendid benefit concert promoted by Messrs. Ramos and Ramos on behalf of the fund to aid the sufferers from the appalling disaster to the liner Titanic. The programme was an elaborate one, with music from the K.O.Y.L.I., Mr. F. Gonzales and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-08-19 - 1912-08-21
Summary:

The coolest hall in town; 2 performances daily: 7.15 p.m. pictures only, 9.15 p.m. full programme; matinees: Saturdays at 4.30 p.m., Sundays at 6.00 p.m.; return visit of the celebrated artistes Sam Gale, Little Sadie, and Myra James; the grand films 'Fatality' and 'The Love of a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-08-20 - 1912-08-20
Summary:

Two performances at 7.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., return visit of Sam Gale, Little Sadie and Myra James; Showing: 'Fatality' and 'The Love of a Child'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-08-22
Summary:

Messrs. Ramos, Myra James, Sam Gule and little Sadie are indeed offering a generous and attractive programme this week at the Victoria. The films, 'The Titanic Disaster' and 'Love and Friendship' are sure to find many admirers.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-09-23 - 1912-09-25
Summary:

Another great week of novelty, magnificent films 'Jealous Moujik' and 'Love's Floral Tribute'; look out for the great drama, the solotoroff troupe; matinees Saturday 4.30 p.m. and Sunday 6 p.m.; two performances nightly.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-24
Summary:

Always attractive in appearance and comfortable, no effort is being spared to repair for the popular Victoria Theatre its enviable reputation in those respects. Work of re-decoration is now in progress and when it is completed the interior will be brighter and more cleanly looking than ever. The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-09-26 - 1912-09-28
Summary:

New pictures - interesting, comic, dramatic, and historical; great dramatic films - 'A Wedding Gift,' 'Hatred of the Music Hall,' 'Love and Science'; the great comic film - 'Let Us be Divorced'; the great picture film - 'A Good Watch Dog'; next…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-09
Summary:

The schedule of complimentary performance at the Victoria Theatre on Friday is provided. The entertainment is given by Messrs Ramos and Ramos to their popular manager, Mr. J. Blake. Comic pictures 'Bobby Pulls the Trigger' and 'Love, Luck & Gasoline' will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-11-13
Summary:

The two Cinemagraphs, the Victoria and Bijou, continue to exert a large hold upon the picture-loving public. For Friday, the Victoria announces the 4,000 ft. long picture 'Notre Dame,' which is one of the finest. 'The Chateau of Touraine' now being screened at the Bijou is…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-03-11 - 1913-03-14
Summary:

Two performances at 7.15 pm for films and 9.15 pm for full programme; performance by Ardla; the magnificent picture 'A Lion Let Loose' and 'The Two Loves'; about end of March, 'Les Miserables' (from the world-story by Victor Hugo) will be produced at Victoria…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-11 - 1913-03-15
Summary:

Dance performance by Miss Freda Ardea; Film screening of 'A Lion Let Loose' and 'The 2 Loves';'Les Miserables' will be produced at the Victoria Theatre, which under the combined direction of Mr. R. H. Stephenson and Messrs Ramos and Ramos

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-12
Summary:

Miss Mora Moore had her debut at the Victoria. The Howard sister had new songs and dresses. The pictures are good, noticeably a beautiful little thing called 'The Triumph of Love.' The great film 'Les Miserables' will be exhibited on Wednesday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-09 - 1913-06-09
Summary:

Films screening of 'For A Western Girl', 'Funnicus in Love With the Actress', 'Picturesque Engadine', 'Queen of Carmargue' and 'Casimir, Gentleman & Pickpocket'; Singing performance by Nora Moore; Coming film: 'The Merry Widow'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-09 - 1913-06-09
Summary:

For a Western Girl,' new comic film 'Funnicus in Love with the Actress,' the new film 'Picturesque Engadine,' the new dramatic film 'Queen of Carmargue' (in 3 parts), the new comic film 'Casimir Gentleman & Pickpocket'; performance by Moore;…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-10 - 1913-06-11
Summary:

Films screening of of 'Love's Disception', 'The Evil Genius' and 'Funnicus in Love With the Actress'; Singing performance by Nora Moore; Coming film: 'The Merry Widow'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-10 - 1913-06-10
Summary:

The new comic film, 'Love's Deception'; the grand new dramatic film 'Evil Genius' (in 3 parts, length 3200 ft.); the new comic film, 'Funnicus in Love with the Actress'; performance by Moore; look out the for the special film 'The Merry Widow';…