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: 1911-08-18 - 1911-08-18
Summary:

From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. Performance by Little Kitty tonight. Monster programme. Mr James Younge of the Bandmann Opera Co. is the stage manager.

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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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-14
Summary:

There are complaints about three young men seated in the front portion of the house persisted in making offensive remarks aloud, during one of the singing performance at the Victoria Theatre last night.

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-24
Summary:

Mr. James Younge, who looks after the interest of the Dallas Comedy Company is here. Performances with Sir George Alexander's St. James' Theatre play 'The Thief' will begin on Wednesday. The original venue was Theatre Royal and was changed to Victoria Theatre.

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-05-30
Summary:

On Easter Monday, at the Victoria Hall, Miss Rosina Filippi's scheme of a People's Theatre will become an accomplished fact. Owing to lack of funds, she has been compelled to abandon her original intention of producing 'The Merchant of Venices,' 'Romeo and Juliet,…

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-12 - 1915-07-14
Summary:

On July 13, the thrilling & startling drama 'A Criminal's Repentance' in 2 parts, 2,000 feet long; the great Keystone comic, 'In the Clutches of the Gang' in 2 parts, 2,000 feet long; On July 16, 17th & 18th episodes of 'The Perils of Pauline' see this…

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-08
Summary:

In Hong Kong, there is an opportunity of seeing in a glance the racial turmoil through the story of a young man who achieved the rank of Governor and was discovered his black blood in his veins. Outline of the film 'The Nigger' is included.

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-09 - 1916-06-09
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Exploits of Elaine' (11th & 12th episodes), Charlie Chaplin in 'Caught in a Cabaret' (2 parts), 'Love and Gasoline' (Keystone Comic) and 'How Birds Feed Their Young'; Boxing and fencing performances

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-10 - 1916-06-10
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Exploits of Elaine' (11th & 12th episodes), Charlie Chaplin in 'Caught in a Cabaret' (2 parts), 'Love and Gasoline' (Keystone Comic) and 'How Birds Feed Their Young'; Boxing and fencing performances

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-25 - 1917-01-27
Summary:

On Jan 26, 7th and 8th episodes of the 'Iron Claw,' 'The Hooded Helper' and 'The Stroke of Twelve' [sic]; Pathe's British Gazette; 'Florence Rose Fashions'; 'A Day with Betty Young.'

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-26 - 1917-01-26
Summary:

Screening of 'Iron Claw' (7th & 8th episodes), Pathe's British Gazette, 'Florence Rose Fashions' and 'A Day with Betty Young'

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-26 - 1917-01-27
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'The Iron Claw' (7th & 8th episodes), British Gazette, 'Florence Rose Fashions' and 'A Day with Betty Young'

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-27 - 1917-01-27
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Iron Claw' (7th & 8th episodes), Pathe's British Gazette, 'Florence Rose Fashions' and 'A Day with Betty Young'

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-01-29 - 1917-01-29
Summary:

Band night: Screening of 'The Iron Claw' (7th & 8th episodes), British Gazette, 'Florence Rose Fashions' and 'A Day with Betty Young'

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-15
Summary:

A good programme was given at the Victoria Theatre. The principal picture 'Peggy' portrayed the adventures of a gay young Scotch American girl. Three comedy pictures and a musical variety turn concluded the programme.

16
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.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-04-24
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre: The Victoria Theatre was hired for the afternoon and evening by the Society, who entertained there a large number of men from the services. The programme was partly concert and partly pictures. An American Gazette, the amusing 'Kidder and Ko' and 'Two…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-05-05 - 1919-05-07
Summary:

Tonight, our new vaudeville artist, Billy and Doris Harley have everything and they are young and good to look at.

19
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-05 - 1919-05-07
Summary:

Tonight, our new vaudeville artistes, Billy and Doris Harley have everything: class, snap, grace, and they are young and good to look at.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-05 - 1919-06-10
Summary:

Hands Up,' episode 7 'Tossed into the Torrent,' episode 8 'The Fatal Jewels.' Performance by Phyllis Faye, the best known and young Australian star in catchy songs. Harold Lloyd in 'Why Pick on Me?' Matinee: 'The Kidnapped Heiress' and Keystone comics…