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: 1913-01-29
Summary:

The Hughes Musical Comedy Co. staged 'The Grafters' at the Victoria Theatre last night. The first act was marred by Miss Clark of the chorus breaking her forearm. The second act of the chorus girls' contest was the principal feature. The winners were Miss Club and Miss Phillips…

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-10 - 1915-11-12
Summary:

Last night, Nov 12, Midnight at Maxim's, the Maxim, Bustanoby and Rector beauties together with Baroness Ormard von Rottenthall, Leo Pirnikoff and Ethel Rose, the cameron girls, Bert Weston and Dorothy Ozuman; special music performance; also Charles Chaplin in the 'Property Man'…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-18
Summary:

The Bachelor's Dream' of Howitt Phillips Company will appear at the opening performance at the Victoria Theatre. Also a performance by Miss Ada Edney.

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-18 - 1916-08-18
Summary:

Tonight, a special item 'Black Box Mystery' [sic] in 15 episodes by E. P. Oppenheim, England's great mystery fiction writer, played by the British film favourite Henry Rawlinson and Anna Little.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-18 - 1916-08-19
Summary:

An astounding programme: on Aug 19, Pathe's great photoplay 'The Golden Sword Knot' in 3 reels; 'The Black Box Mystery [sic]' by Phillip Oppenheim in 15 episodes; Pathe's British Gazette: The Great War: In Alsace and The Great War: (2nd series) Allies in the Near…

6
Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-11
Summary:

The Friday, Saturday and Sunday programme at the Victoria Theatre contained a most interesting variety of pictures, including the 7th and 8th episodes of Mr. Phillips Oppenheim's 'Black Box.' The Pathe Gazette and war pictures were extremely good, and there was a very jolly '…

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-27
Summary:

In addition to the Hewitt-Phillips Company, the What-nots gave their opening performances at the Victoria Theatre last night. The Great Renyille Robert, Miss Irene Beryl, and her partner 'Charlie' performed. Details of the performances included.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-27 - 1916-11-27
Summary:

The Howitt Phillips Co., 'Peg O' My Heart' and 'What the Butler Saw.'

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-27 - 1916-11-27
Summary:

Grand Band and Comedy Night; Screening of 'The Red Circle'; Coming screening of 'The Lost Sheep'; Coming performance by Howitt Phillips Company

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-27
Summary:

The Howitt, Phillips' Repertory Company will give two farewell performances at the Victoria Theatre. Popular pictures and comedy will be played. Booking at Moutrie's.

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-28 - 1916-11-30
Summary:

The Howitt Phillips Co., 'Peg O' My Heart' and 'What the Butler Saw.'

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-28 - 1916-11-28
Summary:

Screening of 'The Lost Sheep'; Coming performance by Howitt Phillips Company

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-29 - 1916-11-30
Summary:

Performance by Howitt Phillips Company

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-01 - 1916-12-01
Summary:

Tonight: Performance by Howitt Phillips Company

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-01
Summary:

Despite strong counter attractions, the Victoria Theatre was well crowded last night, when the Howitt Phillips Company made a welcome reappearance after a successful season in the North. The play staged was 'Peg o' My Heart.' Miss Doris Phillips, Miss Isobel Fladgate, Mr.Wheeler…

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-01
Summary:

The Howitt-Phillips Company opened at Victoria Theatre last night, presenting the popular comedy which was well received during their last visit to Theatre Royal.

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-02
Summary:

There was a packed house at the Victoria Theatre last night, when the Howitt Phillips Company concluded its brief season here with the farcical comedy. 'What the Butler Saw.' The principal parts were in the hands of Mr. Wheeler Dryden, Mr. Charles Howitt and Miss Gertrude Godart, all…

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-02
Summary:

The farewell performance of the Howitt-Phillips Company took place at the Victoria Theatre. The production was a huge success, a fitting finale to the Company's visit. The company presented 'What the Butler Saw,' played by Jack Barrington and Mrs. Barrington, Mr. Charles Howitt…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-10-22 - 1918-10-23
Summary:

October 20-23. Performance. Baby Marie Osborne in 'Little Mary Sunshine.' Special engagement of Wheeler Dryden (Late principal comedian, Howitt-Phillips Company).

20
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…