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: 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.

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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,…

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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: 1913-01-28
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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-07-16
Summary:

An enjoyable entertainment of magic and mystery was given at the Star Theatre last evening by Nicola, the well-known magician. Variety was given to the programme by the clever dancing and singing of the Dainty Davee.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-06 - 1924-05-09
Summary:

Thursday May 8th at 9.15 p.m., William Heughan, the famous Scottish basso supported by Dave Kennedy, the well known Scottish comedian and Miss Gladys Sayer, the brilliant young pianist. Tickets $3, $2 and $1. Booking at Moutrie's and the Star. May 8-9 Remarks: Picture at 5.30, Herbert…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-06 - 1924-05-08
Summary:

Thursday, May 8th at 9.15 p.m., William Heughan, the famous Scottish basso supported by Dave Kennedy, the well-known Scottish comedian and Miss Gladys Sayer, the brilliant young pianist. Tickets $3, $2 and $1. Booking at Moutrie's and the Star.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-08 - 1924-05-08
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., for one night only, William Heughan, the famous Scotch Basso supported by Dave Kennedy and Gladys Sayer. Prices: $3, $2 and $1. Picture at 5.30, Herbert Rawlinson in 'The Clean Up.'

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-08
Summary:

Mr. William Heughan, the famous Scottish singer, whose highly successful Theatre Royal concerts have won him a firm place in the Colony's favour, gives a concert in the Star Theatre this evening. Other performers included Dave Kennedy, Miss Gladys Sayer, also with 'The Quaints.'…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-08
Summary:

Mr. William Heughan, the famous Scottish singer, whose highly successful Theatre Royal concerts have won him a firm place in the Colony's favour, gives a concert in the Star Theatre this evening. Performers also include Dave Kennedy and Gladys Sayer. Booking at Moutrie's and at the…

12
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-05-08 - 1924-05-09
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., for one night only, William Heughan, the famous Scotch Basso supported by Dave Kennedy and Gladys Sayer. Prices: $3, $2 and $1. Picture at 5.30, Herbert Rawlinson in 'The Clean-Up.'

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-05-09 - 1924-05-09
Summary:

Extended engagement. Owing to steamer delay, and the phenomenal success of the William Heughan Concert Company, we are pleased to announce that this talented company will appear at the Star for one more night. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., positively the last appearance in the colony, William Heugann,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-09
Summary:

Last night, Star Theatre staged Mr. William Heughan where he presented Scottish songs. He was supported by Mr. Dave Kennedy and Miss Gladys Sayer. The farewell performance will be given tonight at the Star Theatre.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-07 - 1924-06-10
Summary:

Farewell return visit, one night only. Wednesday June 11th at 9.15 p.m., the Hongkong Amusements Ltd., take great pleasure in presenting the world-famous Scottish Basso, William Heughan, supported by the popular Scotch comedian, Dave Kennedy and the brilliant pianist, Miss Gladys Sayer. Popular…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-06-11 - 1924-06-11
Summary:

Farewell return visit for one night only, the world famous Scottish basso, William Heughan. Supported by the popular Scotch comedian, Dave Kennedy and the pianist, Miss Gladys Sayer. Popular prices $3, $2 & $1. Booking at Moutrie's and The Star.

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-11 - 1924-06-11
Summary:

Farewell return visit one night only, tonight at 9.15, your last opportunity to hear the world-famous Scottish basso, William Heughan, supported by the popular Scotch comedian, Dave Kennedy and Miss Gladys Sayer. Popular prices: $3, $2 and $1. Booking at Moutrie's and the Star. Commencing…

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Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-06-11 - 1924-06-11
Summary:

Farewell return visit, one night only, tonight at 9.15, William Heughan supported by the popular Scotch comedian, Dave Kennedy and Miss Gladys Sayer. Popular prices: $3, $2 and $1. Booking at Moutrie's and the Star. Commencing tomorrow, Holt and Sawyer in 'The Midnight Revue.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1924-06-12
Summary:

At the Star Theatre, Kowloon, last night, Mr. William Heughan, the well-known Scottish singer delighted a large audience with good measure, from his wonderful repertoire. It is long since we had such a vocalist in our midst and so far as Hongkong is concerned it can truly be said that in…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1924-10-25