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: 1912-01-27
Summary:

Miss Lynda Davis, the band of K.O.Y.L.I. and H.M.S. Merlin performed in Victoria Theatre. Mr Clair Brown appeared for the first time in Hongkong and created a favourable impression.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-17
Summary:

Mr. Harry Burgess never fails to get a laugh whenever he appears. This Sunday night, he and his four brother comedians, Mr. Bert La Blane, Mr. Frank Vack, Mr. Dave Nowlin will appear in 'The Grafters' (at the Victoria Theatre), together with the hand of Miss Gertrude St. Clair.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-18
Summary:

The Hughes Musical Comedy Company will have the opening performance 'The Grafters' at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow night. The actors and actress are Mr. Bert La Blane, Mr. Frank Vack, Mr. Dave Nowlin, Mr. Carlton Chase, Mr. Harry Burgess, Miss Gertrude St. Clair, Miss E. Le. Blane,…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-20
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company are back again and last night a large audience at the Victoria Theatre enjoyed their 'The Grafters.' Mr. Bertie Blane, Mr. Frank Vack, Mr. Dave Nowlin, Miss Gertrude St. Clair, and Mr. Harry Burgess all kept the audience in a continual roar.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-21
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company staged 'A Day at the Races' last night at the Victoria Theatre. Messrs. Frank Vack, Bert Le Blane, Carlton Chase, Dave Nowlin, Harry Burgess, Miss Teddy Martin, Miss Queen Herman, and Miss Gertrude St. Clair were in the show. It will be repeated tonight.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-23
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company staged 'The Speculators' at Victoria Theatre. Messrs. Le Blane, F. Vack, and C. Chase, Mr. Reach and Miss Gertrude St. Clair did well in their parts.

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-25
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company staged two short musical comedies at the Victoria Theatre last night. Messrs Le Blane, Vack, Burgess, Miss Gertrude St. Clair, Miss Teddy Martin and Miss Eugenie Le Blane did well in their parts. The songs and choruses were as good as ever.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-27
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company presented 'Spedelbounder's Dream' at the Victoria Theatre last night. Mr. Vack and Mr. Le Blane kept the audience in a good, steady laugh throughout and Miss Eugenie Le Blane, Miss St. Clair and Miss Martin were as entertaining as ever. Tonight, this will…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-28
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company presented 'Spedelbounder's Dream' at the Victoria Theatre last night. Mr. Bert Le Blane made a funny speech. Mr. Dave Nowlin made a hit with his song. Miss Gertrude St. Clair was good too. There'll be the chorus girls' contest tonight. One of…

10
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-10-04 - 1915-10-06
Summary:

The thirteenth and fourteenth episodes of 'Lucille Love' on Tuesday, 5th October, 1915. The detective serial in 2 parts, 'Wild West' with Nick Winter. Gazette with Serbian Army included. Comics 'Wheelbarrow Race' is shown.

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-10-05 - 1915-10-05
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Lucille Love' (13th & 14th), 'Nick Winter in the Wild West' (2 parts) and 'Wheelbarrow Race'; Screening of Pathe's Gazette: 'With the Servian Army'

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-10-06 - 1915-10-06
Summary:

Tonight and tomorrow, 13-14th episodes of 'Lucille Love,' this great picture is drawing to a close and every episode gets more exciting; 'Detective Serial' in 2 parts; 'Nick Winter in the Wild West'; war gazette 'With the Serbian Army'; comic 'A…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-10-06 - 1915-10-07
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Lucille Love' (13th & 14th), 'Nick Winter in the Wild West' (2 parts) and 'Wheelbarrow Race'; Screening of Pathe's Gazette: 'With the Servian Army'

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-11 - 1916-07-11
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's photoplay 'The Penalty Fits the Crime' (or 'The Red Cross Nurse') in 3 reels; Comic: 'When Charlie Was A Child', 'A Double Suicide', 'Serenade by Proxy', 'Hogan Out West'

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-12 - 1916-07-13
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of Pathe's photoplay 'The Penalty Fits the Crime' (or 'The Red Cross Nurse') in 3 reels; Comic: 'When Charlie Was A Child', 'A Double Suicide', 'Serenade by Proxy', 'Hogan Out West'

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-05 - 1918-07-08
Summary:

July 7 and 8. 'Judex?' Episodes 4 and 5. 'The Ginks.' An all star combination. Novelty, comedy, wild west.

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-18 - 1919-01-24
Summary:

January 20, 21 and 22 at 9.15 p.m., 'Marble Heart' featuring King Baggat [sic], and 'Hogan Out West' (Keystone comedy). Matinees every Wednesday and Thursday at 5.15 p.m., Saturday 2.15 p.m. and 5 p.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m. January 22-24 Remarks: Tonight at 9.15 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-20 - 1919-01-22
Summary:

American Gazette No. 21. 'Marble Heart' featuring King Baggot. 'Hogan Out West,' Keystone Comedy. Booking at Anderson's.

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-20 - 1919-01-22
Summary:

20th, 21st and 22nd January, 9.15 p.m., American Gazette No. 21; 'Marble Heart' featuring King Baggot; 'Hogan Out West,' Keystone comedy. Matinee, every Wednesday and Thursday 5.15 p.m., Saturday 2.15 p.m. and 5 p.m. and Sunday 6 p.m. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-20
Summary:

The Count of Monte Cristo has been shown for twice in Victoria Theatre and looking forward to the third round. There is also a good programme coming tonight, Tuesday and Wednesday, including film 'King Baggot' and American Gazette and a Keystone comic 'Hogan out West.'