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: 1911-11-17
Summary:

What is described as the greatest picture dramas of the year is to be presented at the Victoria Theatre tonight. It is entitled 'In the grip of alcohol' and it visualises the worst phases and the most unhappy outcomes of universal evil. Many of the scenes are poignant and intense, and…

2
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-01-03
Summary:

When Messrs Ramos and Ramos contemplated building the popular picture palace, the Victoria Theatre, it was thought that the building to be erected would have ample accommodation for some years to come. Certainly on benefit nights, matinees and at many other times the accommodation is wholly…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-03-13
Summary:

Hongkong is in danger of being spoilt just now, in the way of entertainments. There is no lack of choice, and the standard may be set down as uniformly high. Until the weekend, every evening may be spent at the University without fear of proving tedious. On Friday night, the Theatre Royal should…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-19 - 1913-02-28
Summary:

The film of the athletic sports during Manila Carnival: showing the champion baseball play, win by Japanese team; special picture taking by Prof. Satake of The Meiji University (Tokio); the winner's team will be present at tonight's show; performance by E. Ossopoff; great success of…

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-02-20
Summary:

Last night there was exhibited at the Victoria Theatre an interesting film illustrated the Far Eastern Olympiad at Manila. The picture was specially prepared by Prof. Satake from the Meiji University of Tokio. The Japanese champion team was present at the show.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-10 - 1915-11-10
Summary:

Screening of a Broadway Favorites Features 'Midnight at Maxims'; Also screening of Charles Chaplin's 'The Property Man' (2 parts); Music perofrmance

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-10 - 1915-11-11
Summary:

Screening of a Broadway Favorites Features 'Midnight at Maxims' with special music and a spectacular cabaret show; Also screening of Charles Chaplin's 'The Property Man' (2 parts)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-11 - 1915-11-12
Summary:

Screening of a Broadway Favorites Features 'Midnight at Maxims'; And Charlie Chaplin's film

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-12 - 1915-11-12
Summary:

Last time to see the screening of a Broadway Favorites Features 'Midnight at Maxims' with special music and a spectacular cabaret show; Also screening of Charles Chaplin's 'The Property Man' (2 parts)

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-28 - 1916-03-28
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Hearts and Swords' (2 parts), 'High Spots in Broadway' and 'Tilly's Punctured Romance'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-02
Summary:

Large audiences were attracted to the Victoria Theatre by the film 'The Daughter of Neptune.' The film was taken by the Universal Company and features Miss Annette Kellermann [sic].

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-21
Summary:

The Universal Film Company of New York has made their costliest production portraying the love story of Pythias. It will be presented at the Victoria Theatre. Film plot included.

13
Headline: Picture Houses
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-18
Summary:

Both cinema theatres have been crowded despite the rain. New films will be shown together with subsequent episodes of several serials. 'Seven Pearls' is attracting big houses in the Victoria Theatre. A new star in 'The Angel Factory' will be shown. As for Hongkong Theatre,…

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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…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-20 - 1918-07-20
Summary:

In New York, they call her the most beautiful of all the young stars on Broadway. She is Marion Davies and she is the star of 'Runaway Romany,' a delightful Pathe photoplay with a wonderful all-star cast.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-01 - 1919-03-03
Summary:

The Doctor and the Woman,' a Jewel production (founded on Mrs. Mary Roberts Rinehart's famous novel 'K'), featuring True Boardman and Mrs. Charlie Chaplin.

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-01 - 1919-03-05
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., 'The Doctor and the Woman' or 'K' featuring Mildred Harris with True Boardman. Matinee. Tuesday, March 6 at 5.15 p.m., 'The Flame Up,' a Universal photoplay in 5 parts featuring George Fawcett. Coming shortly, Fredony & Vaudeville Co.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-03 - 1919-03-05
Summary:

Tonight, 'The Doctor and the Woman' featuring Mildred Harris with True Boardman. Also 'The Flame Up' [sic], a Universal photoplay in 5 parts featuring George Fawcett. Freedony and Vaudeville Co. is coming. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-03 - 1919-03-03
Summary:

The Doctor and the Woman,' a Jewel Production (Founded on Mrs. Mary Roberts Rinehart's famous Novel 'K') featuring True Boardman as 'K' Le Moyne and Mrs. Charlie Chaplin as Sidney Page.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-03 - 1919-03-05
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., 'The Doctor and the Woman,' or 'K' featuring Mildred Harris with True Boardman. Matinee, Thursday 6th March at 5.15 p.m., 'The Flame Up' [sic], a Universal photoplay in 5 parts featuring George Fawcoot [sic]. Coming shortly, Fredony and…