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: 1909-07-22
Summary:

Sir Cecil Clement Smith stated that Princess of Wales first put forward the idea that India and the Colonies could be educated knowledge of England by lantern pictures and people of England could be educated by the same method of knowledge of the people of the Empire by the same method. These…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-08-28 - 1912-08-28
Summary:

The coolest hall in town; 2 performances daily: 7.15 p.m. pictures only, 9.15 p.m. full programme; tonight the debut of the celebrated artistes Verno and Smith; a new week of magnificent films.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-08-30 - 1912-08-31
Summary:

2 performances: 7.15 p.m. pictures only, 9.15 p.m. full programme; a big hit of the celebrated artistes Verne and Smith; a new week of magnificent films, matinees Saturdays 4.30 p.m., Sundays 6.00 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-09-30 - 1912-10-03
Summary:

Re-opening night of the famous artists and unparalleled dancers Verne and Smith; magnificent new pictures just arrived.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-05
Summary:

On Friday, October 11, a grand variety entertainment will take place at the Victoria Theatre. The band of the Yorkshires, and also the Orient string band will be in attendance, and the artistes will include Mr. R. Stephenson, Miss Ada Rowley and Miss Gladys Spencer (by the courtesy of the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-11 - 1912-10-16
Summary:

Shamus O' Brien' for a few days only; great Irish drama; performances by Addie Leigh, Verne, and Smith; Miss Nellie Maher will arrive shortly.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-12
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre was filled to the doors last night by a highly appreciative audience, the occasion being a special variety entertainment in compliment to Mr. J. Blake, the popular night manager. The programme was a long one, including the performances offered by Bimbo Drake, Mr. Bob…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-25
Summary:

As usual, the Victoria Theatre is giving the most excellent programme. The new film, 'Little Humpback,' contains a pretty strong turning on the old superstition that the touch of a hunchback brings luck. Max Linder and Bobby were represented again. Miss Addie Leigh, Verne and Smith…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-04
Summary:

Miss Smith gave excellent performances at the Victoria on Saturday night. The two new artistes, the Franklins are clever and mirth-provoking. Messrs. Ramos are offering two new films: a particularly amusing one entitled 'The Husband in the Country,' and another of singular beauty and…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-04 - 1912-11-07
Summary:

The finest hall in town; 2 performances 7.15 and 9.15 p.m.; performance by The 2 Franklins, the fun makers of the East; performance by Miss Smith; magnificent new films.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-08 - 1912-11-11
Summary:

The finest hall in town; 2 performances 7.15 and 9.15 p.m.; performance by The 2 Franklins, the fun makers of the East; performance by Miss Smith; magnificent new films; popular dance by Verne and Smith; next week the greatest film ever produced, 'Notre Dame,' 4,000 ft. long in 3 parts…

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-12
Summary:

A combination benefit performance will be given at the Victoria Theatre on November 25 for Mr. Verne, Miss Smith, and The Franklins. It is believed that the programme will be the most amusing one.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-12 - 1912-11-20
Summary:

7.15 pictures only, 9.15 full programme; Friday 15th the most magnificent film ever produced, 'The Mystery of Our Dame,' 4000 metres; Monday 25th Monster Programme in the occasion at the farewell performance of The 2 Franklins and Verne and Smith.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-18
Summary:

Notre Dame,' a three-act cinematograph drama, is being shown at the Victoria. The theatre was crowded on Saturday night, and the turns by the Franklins met with great and well-deserved applause. On Monday the 25th, a joint farewell benefit is to be given to them and to the two popular…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-21 - 1912-11-25
Summary:

Monday, November 25th, the farewell performance of the 2 Franklins and Verne and Smith; Wednesday, November 27th, opening night of the Raymond Teale Comedy Co.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-23
Summary:

The Grand Benefit to the artistes Verne and Smith and the Franklins takes place on Monday, November 25. Their performance on Monday will be a very full house.

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Headline: Local
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-26
Summary:

A large audience assembled at the Victoria Theatre last night to give a farewell to Verne and Smith and the two Franklins.

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-26
Summary:

A large audience assembled at the Victoria Theatre last night to give a send-off to Verne and Smith and the two Franklins, who are returning home after a lengthy and successful tour in the Orient. An excellent programme was gone through by Misses Connor and Porter from the Bijou, by courtesy of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-06 - 1912-12-06
Summary:

Tonight, My Friend from Australia and the Chorus Girls' Contest on Friday; Smith's in Town, The Girl and the Jockey on Saturday & Sunday; Who's Who on Monday. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-07 - 1912-12-07
Summary:

Tonight double bill, Smith's in Town, The Girl and the Jockey on Sunday; Who's Who on Monday. Booking at Moutrie's.