A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-08-11 - 1914-08-12
Summary:

Films screening of 'A Modern Girl', 'The Adventure of Dick and Harry', 'Wiffles Tries Cinema Acting', 'Jim Mistaken for Foolshead' and 'Black Mail' (2 parts); Screening of Gaumont Graphic

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-08-11 - 1914-08-12
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, Gaumont Graphic, 'The Modern Girl' (comic), 'The Adventures of Dick & Harry' (comic), 'Wiffles Tries Cinema Acting' (comic), 'Jim Mistaken for Foolshead' (comic), and 'Blackmail' in 2 parts (detective).

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-04-26
Summary:

Miss May Yohe who achieved fame in London when she played the leading part in 'Little Christopher Columbus,' 'Mademoiselle Nitouche' and 'Dandy Dick' is paying a visit to Hongkong. Her services have been secured by the management of Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-10-23
Summary:

Mr. P. A. Rosario and his happy band of 'stunts' could not have wished to have seen a larger house than that at the Victoria Theatre last night. The 'Stunts' led off with that very amusing farce 'My Lord in Livery' the theme of which is familiar to many, but which…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-29
Summary:

The entertainment which the clever band of artists advertising themselves as 'The Globe Trotters' will give at the Victoria Theatre, on Monday night, is of a merry and bright description. Mr. Dick Norton, the manager of the company, is a very versatile comedian. He will particularly…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-01
Summary:

The company of talented artistes opened their season in Hongkong at the Peak Club, where they played to a crowded house. Performances by Wallingford Tate, Dick Norton, Miss Forbes. This company is appearing at the Victoria tonight. There will be no pictures.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-09-02
Summary:

The Globe Trotters' entertained a full house at the Victoria Theatre last night. Miss Forbes gave us some delightful numbers with her very fine soprano voice. Mr. Dick Norton excelled himself as a comedian in his tit-bits, and the butts of his sparkling humour were his two companions. Mr.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-09-02
Summary:

This exceptionally clever company of entertainers repeated their success at the Victoria Theatre. Performances by Dick Morton, Wallingford Tate and Miss Forbes.

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-10-02 - 1919-10-07
Summary:

Tonight, 'War and the Woman' an interesting Thanhouser production. October 4 remarks: Great boxing match, George Carpentier v Dick Smith. 'Madame and Her Godson,' a farce comedy in five parts. The great success of the Palais Royal Theatre Paris. October 4 remarks: Matinee:…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-04 - 1919-10-04
Summary:

Tonight and Sunday night, a big attraction to the sporting public, great boxing match, George Carpentier vs. Dick Smith. Also 'Madame and Her Godson,' a farce comedy in 5 parts, the greatest success of the Palais-Royal Theatre Paris. October 14 Remarks: Another ad. on page 13. Today…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-04 - 1919-10-04
Summary:

Tonight and Sunday night, great boxing match, Georges Carpentier vs. Dick Smith. Madame and Her Godson, a farce comedy in 5 parts. The greatest success of the Palais Royal Theatre, Paris, the Band of the S. S. 'Ecuador,' will be in attendance at 9.15 p.m. October 4 Remarks: On page 12…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-06 - 1919-10-06
Summary:

You should not miss the treat that is presented tonight at the Victoria. Come and hear the string band and the boxing match between Carpentier and Smith. Drawing packed houses every night.

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-06 - 1919-10-07
Summary:

Tonight's splendid programme, great boxing match between Carpentier and Dick Smith. Also a four-part farcical comedy, 'Madame and Her Godson' and string band from Ecuador.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-06
Summary:

There was a record house on Saturday night at the Victoria Theatre, every available seat being occupied. The picture depicting the boxing match between George Carpentier and Dick Smith was remarkable. 'Madam and her Godson' is a very amusing photoplay.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-06 - 1919-10-07
Summary:

Tonight's splendid programme, great boxing match between Carpentier and Dick Smith. A four-part farcical comedy, 'Madame and Her Godson.' October 6 Remarks: String Band from 'Ecuador.'

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-08 - 1919-10-10
Summary:

Tonight, episodes 11 and 12 of 'The Lightning Raider,' and a hilarious Lloyd comedy. October 8 Remarks: Today's matinee, boxing match between Carpentier and Smith and 'Madame and Her Godson.' October 9 Remarks: Today's matinee, dauntless Pearl White in 'The…

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Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-14 - 1920-02-21
Summary:

Watch for the opening night of The Bell Vaudeville at the Victoria. February 18 remarks: Richard and Michel, the famous comedy Acrobats. Booking at Anderson's. February 19 remarks: There is a short programme of pictures as well. February 21 remarks: Dick and Jerry in a comic entry. Also,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-20 - 1920-02-20
Summary:

Tonight, Richard Bell presents the Bell's Vaudeville. Dick and Jerry in a comic entry. Also 'Hinton's Double' in five intense parts, the novelty acrobatic film of the only and original Hun-Guno troupe of Chinese acrobats. Special matinee on Saturday (21st) at 5 p.m. Booking…