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: 1911-06-12
Summary:

Mr J. Gonzales de Bernedo, Consul General for Chili in Hongkong, the popular manager of the Victoria Theatre, together with his wife and family, leave for a well-earned holiday in Japan on the 20th inst.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-12
Summary:

Full change of programme will be made tonight at the Bijou and Victoria cinematograph theatres. At the Bijou, Miss Violet Bonetta and Bob Stephenson will present a new sketch. Among the pictures worthy of mention are 'Charles Daix,' 'Ariam and his dog' and 'In a moment…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-04
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre last evening, the proprietors delighted a full house by exhibiting that magnificent film, 'A Tale of Two Cities.' The film was in three sections, and measured altogether something like 4000ft. This particular masterpiece of Dickens' was greatly appreciated…

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Headline: The Cinemas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-18
Summary:

Hongkong has had little cause to complain of lack of entertainment for many months past, yet through it all the Victoria and Bijou Cinemagraphs have maintained their own as attractions and seldom fail to draw large houses. At the Victoria, the Quealys made success, while the sisters Price were…

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

Messrs. Ramos are offering a novel attraction at the Victoria Theatre, a performance by Mr. E. Hill, an electrical cartoonist. The pictures are as usual highly entertaining, especially the representation of Dickens' 'Edwin Drood.'

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Headline: Notice
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-06 - 1913-05-26
Summary:

On and after the 31st May, J. Gonzalez de Bernedo, Manager of the Victoria Theatre, will sever his connection with the firm of Ramos, Ramos, and Co.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-08-09
Summary:

Some special films will be exhibited tonight at the Victoria Theatre including, 'Man's lust for gold,' 'The third thief,' 'Wiffles and his wife,' and 'The Exploits of Nat Pinkerton.' Misses Montez and Raynor will give new songs and dances.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-08-23 - 1913-08-25
Summary:

Change of programme for 23rd, 24th and 25th Aug, the following magnificent pictures will be screened: the dramatic film 'The Power of Love' (in three parts), the comic pictures, 'To Save Her Mistress,' 'A School Romance,' 'Hello Central,' 'Wiffles…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-15 - 1913-10-17
Summary:

Film screening of 'For the King'; Coming performances by De Villiers and Company and Brilliant Variety Company with Messrs Wilbur and Harrigan and the Osberg Sisters

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-10-15
Summary:

Commencing tonight, there will be exhibited at the Victoria Theatre a wonderful instructive picture entitled 'For the King.' Film synopsis included. One of the world's leading magicians, De Villiers is to appear at the Victoria commencing next Monday for a short season. Booking is…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-15
Summary:

For the King' will be exhibiting at the Victoria Theatre. It is produced by the British, showing the daily incidents and interesting events of the King. De Villiers will also come to Hong Kong. He is an interesting illusionist.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-10-15 - 1913-10-18
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the great picture Gaumont Graphic. Also a fine selection of comic and interesting pictures. For one week only, commencing on 20th October, De Villiers, the world's greatest transformist and illustrationist and his brilliant variety company including Messrs Wilbur and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-18 - 1913-10-18
Summary:

Film screening of 'For the King'; Coming performances by De Villiers and Brilliant Variety Company with Messrs Wilbur and Harrigan and the Osberg Sisters

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-20 - 1913-10-23
Summary:

No pictures this week; De Villiers and Brilliant Variety Company's performance

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-20
Summary:

Mr. de Villers, the much-travelled transformist and illusionist, opens for a short season with its company of artists at the Victoria Theatre tonight.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-10-20 - 1913-10-21
Summary:

No pictures this week. Tonight 9.15, the great De Villiers, transformist and illusionist. Booking at Moutrie's

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-22
Summary:

Mr. de Villers and his company have 'caught on' Hong Kong. They have opened a short season at the Victoria Theatre. His performances are described and the audience have great feedback.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-23
Summary:

De Villiers is drawing good houses at the Victoria Theatre. His performances were appreciated by the audience, and he had been called 'The man of the hour.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-10-23 - 1913-10-25
Summary:

Tremendous success of the great De Villiers in Hong Kong. Change of programme on 24th October, new tricks and illusions. Late car to Peak, 15 minutes after performance. Booking at Moutrie's

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-24 - 1913-10-24
Summary:

De Villiers performance, new tricks and illusions; Late car to Peak