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: 1914-06-26
Summary:

The Great Duncan and his all American Co. of artistes attracted large audiences at the Victoria Theatre. Joe Reed used one-stringed violin and played the popular airs on the bells winning himself pounds of applause.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-03
Summary:

In addition to the magnicent picture to be exhibited on Friday night. The Victoria Theatre has engaged the popular artists, 'La Belle and Williams.' The booking office is open from 11am daily.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-04
Summary:

The film 'The King's Service' is to be shown at the Victoria tonight. La Belle Cora and Williams will appear. There will also be other pictures and a military band.

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-04 - 1914-09-05
Summary:

Rule Britannia! The all British naval & military film 'The King's Service,' a marvellous feat in cinematography and various other interesting pictures; performance by La Belle Cora & Williams; matinees detailed included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-09 - 1914-09-11
Summary:

Performance by La Belle and Williams

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-11 - 1914-09-12
Summary:

Performance by La Belle and Williams; Owing to the damaged condition of the Film, 'Victory', the following pictures will be exhibited: 'The Price Demanded', 'The Turkish Spy' and 'The King's Service'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-11
Summary:

The grand benefit performance takes place tonight at the Victoria, including a sensational wire act by La Belle Cora. Besides, the Band of the 25th Punjabis will be in attendance.

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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…

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-14 - 1914-09-14
Summary:

Film screening of 'Turkish Spy' and 'Price Demanded'; Performance by La Belle and Williams; Coming performances by May Clarke

10
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: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-17
Summary:

The special performance in honour of the D.O.L.I and R.E. is at the Victoria tonight. The Cornwall's Band, La Belle Cora and Williams will be in attendance. The Dares will appear for the first time in Hong Kong.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-12-21 - 1914-12-24
Summary:

The sensational dramas 'Gipsy Blood' and 'John Sterling, Alderman' on Tuesday, 22nd December. Various interesting films and comics are included. Performances by Bert Flatt and Flo Brooks. Grand X'mas tree matinee at 4 p.m. on Thursday, 24th December. Matinees on Friday,…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-21 - 1914-12-23
Summary:

On Dec 22, the sensational dramas 'Gipsy Blood' and 'John Sterling, Alderman'; also comic interesting & industrial films; performance by Flatt & Brooks; On Dec 24, the Grand Xmas Tree Matinee; Look out for 'Bell of Rheims.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-22 - 1914-12-22
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Gipsy Blood' and 'John Sterling, Alderman'; Performances by Flatt and Brooks; Coming film: 'Bell of Rheims'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-23 - 1914-12-25
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Gipsy Blood' and 'John Sterling, Alderman'; Performances by Flatt and Brooks; Coming film: 'Bell of Rheims'

16
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-12-26 - 1915-01-02
Summary:

The great war picture on Tuesday, 29th December. 'The Bell of Rheims' in 2 parts and 3,000 feet long, for a few nights only. The fourth and fifth series of war pictures are coming.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-26 - 1915-01-02
Summary:

On Dec 29, the great War Picture; the melodramatic film 'The Bells of Rheims' in 2 parts - 3,000 feet long for a few nights only; the public are requested to be early, owing to the great demand for seats; 4th and 5th series expected in a few days.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-28 - 1914-12-29
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Bells of Rheims' ( 2 parts, 3,000) and 'The Great War Pictures'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-29
Summary:

A new programme begins tonight at the Victoria, which includes the film 'Bells of Rheims.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-12-30 - 1915-01-04
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Bells of Rheims' ( 2 parts, 3,000) and 'The Great War Picture'; Coming: 4th & 5th Series of the War Pictures