A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Benefit Night
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-10-12
Summary:

The Victoria cinematograph was packed last night, the occasion being a benefit performance to the popular manager, Mr. Blake. There was a full programme, and every item was thoroughly enjoyed. Mr. R. H. Stephenson, the manager of the Bijou Scenic theatre, kindly assisted with the programme, as…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-21
Summary:

The wrestling match at the Victoria Theatre attracted a full house, the bouts being refereed by Mr. W. Logan. The contestants have both done strong man turns while Seherbelis gave good examples of breaking holds and wriggling out of tight places.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-12
Summary:

Last night in the benefit performance at the Victoria, H.E. the Governor, Lady May and the Misses May were present for a little while, as were also H.E. Major General Kelly with Mrs. and Miss Kelly, Commodore Anstruther, the French Consul and Miles. Liebert and a large number of officers of both…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-16 - 1914-09-18
Summary:

Great attractions for the special farewell performance to the D. C. L. I. and Royal Engineers; La Belle and Williams, The Dares and D. C. L. I. Band in attendance

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-17
Summary:

Mr. Robert W. F. Douglas and Miss Hilda Barry gave a short season at the Victoria Theatre where Mr. Douglas told an old story of youthful trials and hardships.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-21
Summary:

Mr. W. F. Blake calls attention it is he and not Mr. J. J. Blake of the Victoria Theatre who is arranging the St. Joseph Boy Scouts concert.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-10
Summary:

Friday's Relief Fund performance at the Victoria Theatre included Mr. Harry Ralph and Mr. W. Bassett Cawaey. Mr. Ralph's 'A Voyage of Disaster' monologue was humorous and successful. Performances by Taylor, Haylock, Millar, Palmer, Bombardier McArdle, Douglas and Barry.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-03-04 - 1916-03-06
Summary:

On Mar 6-9, 'The Nigger' in 5 parts, presenting Mr. William Farnumin the most sensational heart-rending and emotional photoplay ever produced, depicting the liquor and race problems of America in 1846, introducing to the public of South China, the first of a series of famous photoplays…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-04
Summary:

The programme arranged for the concert in aid of the Lord Kichener Memorial Fund promises well. Local talent figures on the programme. Members of the Venus Amateur Dramatic Club will appear and war drama 'c' will be screened. Performance by 'Charlie' of the 'What nots,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-04
Summary:

Police Reserve Orchestra will play at St John's Ambulance Brigade Concert at the Victoria Theatre in aid of the British Red Cross.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-05
Summary:

There was a large attendance at the Victoria Theatre at a benefit concert in aid of the Lord Kichener Memorial Fund. All items were greatly enjoyed and several pictures including the 'The Victoria Cross' were shown. Performance by Mr. Hatton, Messrs King and Gray, Mr. T. W. Mackay,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-05
Summary:

Police Reserve Orchestra will play at St John's Ambulance Brigade Concert at the Victoria Theatre in aid of the British Red Cross.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-11
Summary:

Members are reminded of the Concert at the Victoria Theatre on the 12th inst., in support of 'Our Day.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-04-16
Summary:

A select party attended the Victoria Theatre at the invitation of the management as a new series of films, instructive picture and drama were exhibited. The 'Paramount Pictures' have been brought to Hongkong by Mr. J. W. Allen, the foreign agent of the Progressive Motion Picture…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-03
Summary:

The new Pathe serial 'The Seven Pearls' to be screened at the Victoria Theatre is a thrilling one. Artistes contributed to the success of the picture, apart from the interesting story of the serials. The story was written by Chas. W. Goddard, who wrote 'The Perils of Pauline…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-06-11 - 1918-06-11
Summary:

From June 11-13, a real dramatic treat, Edwin Arden in 'Simon the Kester,' a great American star in the film version of W. J. Locke's world famous novel.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-11 - 1918-06-11
Summary:

Tonight (11th, 12th and 13th June), a real dramatic treat, Edwin Arden in 'Simon, the Jester,' a great American star in the film version of W. J. Locke's world-famous novel.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-12
Summary:

The first two episodes of 'Seven Pearls' and a Pathe Gold Rooster film 'Simon the Jester,' taken from the novel by W. J. Locke, featuring Edwin Arden, Irene Warfield and Alma Tell will be screened. New comics and British and American Gazettes will be screened next week.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-07-06 - 1918-07-06
Summary:

Sunday 7th and Monday 8th July at 9.15 p.m., Miss Bertie Howell and J. W. Allison present The Ginks, a talented combination of English and American variety artists.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-10-23
Summary:

The Stunts' was successful and well-received from the audiences last evening. The performers in the programme included: Misses Elfrida Osmund, Dorothy Razavet, Olga Demee, Messrs A. Ramsey, H. Ramsey, D. d' Almada e Castro and Master G. Razavet. More performers included in the second…