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: 1909-05-12 - 1909-05-15
Summary:

Tonight & every night, 9 to 11 p.m.; Performers: Miss Ruby Ray, 'Eugene Mack'. The best pictures in town. Coming performance by Miss Helene Thorne and Geo. Edwarde's Musical Comedy Co.; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-12 - 1909-05-14
Summary:

(No. 2 Zetland Street, Corner of Hoorain-Ali's, near Clock Tower) Tonight and every evening. 9 to 11 p.m. Miss Ruby Ray, singer and dancer. 'Eugene Mack,' typical singer and picture songs. Saturday, 15th May: First appearance of Miss Helene Thorne (Late Geo. Edwardes' Musical…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-15
Summary:

The pictures at the Alexandra Cinematograph, including those of the Russian cavalry and the Cossacks, are varied and of much interest. Performances by Miss Ruby Ray, Eugene Mack and Helene Thorne.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-15 - 1909-05-18
Summary:

(No. 2 Zetland Street, Corner of Hoorain-Ali's, near Clock Tower) Tonight and every evening. 9 to 11 p.m. Miss Helene Thorne (Late Geo. Edwardes' Musical Comedy Co.). Miss Ruby Ray, singer and dancer. 'Eugene Mack,' typical singer and picture songs. Every Saturday at 4 p.m.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-17 - 1909-05-19
Summary:

Tonight & every night, 9 to 11 p.m.; Performers: Miss Helene Thorne from late Geo. Edwarde's Musical Comedy Co., Miss Ruby Ray, 'Eugene Mack'. The best pictures in town; Price details included

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-05-19 - 1909-05-20
Summary:

(No. 2 Zetland Street, Corner of Hoorain-Ali's, near Clock Tower) Tonight and every evening. 9 to 11 p.m. Miss Helene Thorne (Late Geo. Edwardes' Musical Comedy Co.). Miss Ruby Ray, singer and dancer. 'Eugene Mack,' picture songs. Saturday at 5 p.m., special matinee for…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-05-20 - 1909-05-21
Summary:

Tonight & every night, 9 to 11 p.m.; Performers: Miss Helene Thorne from late Geo. Edwarde's Musical Comedy Co., Miss Ruby Ray, Eugene Mack. The best pictures in town; Price details included

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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: 1912-10-15
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: 1912-10-25
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
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-04-26 - 1913-04-29
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Rose of Kentucky', 'The Sense of Smell' (comic), 'Looking for A Job' (comic), 'The Bobbie and The Bow-bow' (comic), 'Inquisitive William' (comic) and 'The Scottish Fighlands' (scenic); Also screening of…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-04-26 - 1913-04-29
Summary:

Programme at 9:15 p.m. The American film-drama including 'The Rose of Kentucky'; and comics including 'The Sense of Smell,' 'Looking for a Job,' 'The Bobbie & the Bow-wow' and 'Inquisitive William.' News of the day included. Performance by…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-26 - 1913-04-29
Summary:

Grand American drama, 'The Rose of Kentucky,' 'The Sense of Smell' (comic), 'Looking for a Job,' and 'The Bobbie & The Bow-Bow' (comic), Inquisitive William, and 'The Scottish Highlands' (scenic); 'News of the Day'; performance by…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-28
Summary:

The Great Duncan opened last night at the Victoria. Mr. Duncan, Joe Reed, Serra, Jack Owen, Barton and Mack offered good performances.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-27
Summary:

A good selection of pictures is being shown at the Victoria. 'Billy Boy Takes a Hand at Bridge' revives our old friend 'Bobbie.' Another excellent comic is 'Zigoto Has a Kind Heart.' The big French picture 'Nelly's Wits' will certainly amuse all…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-03-31 - 1915-03-31
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Disappearance' or The Missing Man (4 parts, 6,000 ft), 'Estela Marina' and 'Bobby Masters His Nurse'; Orchestra in attendance

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-01 - 1915-04-01
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Disappearance' or The Missing Man (4 parts, 6,000 ft), 'Estela Marina' and 'Bobby Masters His Nurse'; Orchestra in attendance

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-01 - 1915-04-01
Summary:

On Mar 31, Apr 1&2, the powerful and interesting drama 'Disappearance' or 'The Missing Man' in 4 parts - length 6,000 feet; 'Estela Marina,' drama; 'Bobby Masters His Nurse,' great comic; orchestra performance at 9.15.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-19 - 1916-07-20
Summary:

Screening of 'Black Pearls' in 3 parts, 'A Charitable Mask' in 3 parts and 'Bobby' for 3 nights; Coming film: 'The Beetle Gang' and 'In the Gilded Cage'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-21 - 1916-07-21
Summary:

Screening of 'Black Pearls' in 3 parts, 'A Charitable Mask' in 3 parts and 'Bobby' tonight; Coming film: 'The Beetle Gang' and 'In the Gilded Cage'