A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-01-27
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre management last night gave a successful entertainment under the patronage the Hon. the Captain Superintendent of Police, to the Hong Kong Police Reserves – 50 percent of the gross proceeds going towards the Police Reserves' band fund. The Band, under Mr, Da Costa,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-10 - 1916-02-12
Summary:

On Feb 11, the great Shakespearian play 'Othello' in 6 reels; interesting: Pathe's British Gazette, 'Big Guns for the Front'; comics: 'Leaning to Leanness,' 'On His Wedding Day' (Keystone); Saturday matinee 'Capt. Tom Kead'; Sunday Matinee…

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-29
Summary:

Tonight, the Melbourne Comedy Co. is giving another change of programme at the Victoria. 'Here We are again' in which the doings of the H.K.V.C. are chronicled, and a production by Tom Melbourne entitled 'Aye Aye Captain' are amongst the items advertised. During the past…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-02 - 1916-03-02
Summary:

Last few nights of the Melbourne Comedy Company; don't miss 'Aye Aye Captain'; commencing tomorrow: 'Great Sale at Rightaways' for three nights only.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-11
Summary:

A most attractive programme was offered at the Victoria last night, two new sets of war pictures and some high-class Pathe comics filling the first half. The Melbournes filled the second half of the programme. They had new songs and new jokes to offer, as well as a new sketch 'Caroline.…

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Headline: A Fine Film
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-20
Summary:

Mr. Blake, manager of the Victoria Theatre, says that he has a film case on which is tacked a card reading 'There is a precious treasure in this. It is five reels of celluloid – Baby Marie Osborne in ‘Captain Kiddo'. Don't miss it.' Mr. Blake is giving Hong Kong an…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-22
Summary:

Mr. Blake, manager of the Victoria Theatre, states that 'Sunshine and Shadow' and other of the Baby Marie Osborne pictures have been record-breaking attractions at this house. He has arranged to present her latest Pathe feature 'Captain Kiddo' on Christmas day. Phil [sic]…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-02 - 1918-05-04
Summary:

From May 3-6, 15th and 16th episodes of 'The Fatal Ring,' 'The Dagger Duel' and 'The Double Disguise'; 'Fragments from France,' Captain Bruce Bairnsfather's cartoons.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-06 - 1918-05-08
Summary:

Gladys Hulette in 'The Streets of Illusion'; Captain Bruce Bairnsfather's Cartoons, series 2; American Gazette No. 51.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-05-14 - 1918-05-15
Summary:

A story of the love that lies in the heart of every Frenchman for his glorious country, 'The Spirit of France' in 5 parts; Captain Bruce Bairnsfather's Cartoons, series 3; American Gazette No. 52.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-10 - 1918-06-12
Summary:

From June 11-13, Edwin Arden in 'Simon the Jester' in 5 parts; 'Love and Duty,' a screaming comedy; Captain Bairnsfather's Cartoons.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-14
Summary:

The chief attraction in the current programme of the Victoria Theatre is the remarkably fine film 'Thou Shalt Not Covet.' It is the work of James Oliver Curwood and comprises five parts of an intensely gripping character. A Keystone comedy is included in the programme and is…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-15
Summary:

Captain Ash, the famous cowboy, who is giving a lasso display at the Victoria Theatre, is leaving on Saturday for Calcutta. He asks us to say how much he has appreciated Hong Kong's kindness to him and hopes one day to pay another visit to the Colony.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-12 - 1919-12-27
Summary:

Pathe presents Virginia Pearson with Sheldon Lewis in 'The Bishop's Emeralds,' an extra selected star photoplay in 6 acts. December 24 remarks: 'The Bishop's Emeralds' is based on the work of novelist Captain Townley. December 24 remarks: Matinee: Vernon Castle in…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-12-23
Summary:

Captain Houghton Townley's strongly dramatic and emotional novel portraying high society life in England, 'The Bishop's Emeralds' has been photo-dramatised by Virginia Pearson Photoplays Inc., and will be presented at the Victoria Theatre on Wednesday, its initial showing in…