A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: At the Theatres
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-07
Summary:

A special matinee is to be held at the Victoria Theatre this afternoon when the film of the Hongkong Coronation festivities will be exhibited by special request. On Wednesday, and for two succeeding nights, the film of the Coronation in London will be shown for the last time, while on Thursday…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-22
Summary:

The famous conjurer Han Ping Chien appears at the Victoria Theatre tonight and for a few nights only.

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Headline: The Cinemas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-18
Summary:

Hongkong has had little cause to complain of lack of entertainment for many months past, yet through it all the Victoria and Bijou Cinemagraphs have maintained their own as attractions and seldom fail to draw large houses. At the Victoria, the Quealys made success, while the sisters Price were…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-09-30 - 1912-10-03
Summary:

Re-opening night of the famous artists and unparalleled dancers Verne and Smith; magnificent new pictures just arrived.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-22 - 1913-04-23
Summary:

During the week, the magnificent new pictures, 'Woman of Stone' in 2 parts, a magnificent Eclair Film of the play that Olga Nethersole made famous the whole world over, it is the rage wherever screened; 'Tempest,' dramatic film, full of interesting and exciting scenes; '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-15 - 1913-09-18
Summary:

For a few nights only, the great dramatic film, 'Mathilde' in 5000 ft., adapted from the famous Romance d' Eugene Sue; a good selection of new pictures.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-16 - 1913-09-18
Summary:

Film screening of 'Mathilde' (5,000 ft), adapted from the famous romance of Eugene Sue; Also a good selection of new pictures

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-12-06
Summary:

The famous three – Martinetti, Grossi, and Moret provide 'something new and unusual' at the Victoria. The pictures are good and the whole programme is of the best quality.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-28
Summary:

Wagner's famous opera was exhibited in a three-reel film at the Victoria Theatre. The Ambrosio Company has presented a remarkable atmosphere and poetical illustration. The dainty Colliers will dance to and sing their latest songs.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-05
Summary:

The famous cinema picture 'Quo Vadis?' has arrived and is to be screened at the Victoria Theatre on Monday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-14
Summary:

Quo Vadis has made a sensation in Hong Kong. It will be shown tonight and tomorrow Sunday night. Followed by Quo Vadis is the Collier Sisters illustrating the famous Tango.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-03-09 - 1914-03-12
Summary:

The greatest detective drama 'Protea' (6,000 feet) for 4 nights only, and a fine selection of comic films will be exhibited; the picture taken from Sir Walter Scoot's famous historical novel 'Ivanhoe' in three parts will be exhibited on Mar 13.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-13
Summary:

The famous picture 'The Last Days of Pompeii' is to be screened at the Victoria Theatre tonight.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-14
Summary:

The Last Days of Pompeii,' Lord Lytton's famous novel, unfolded a story with human interest, splendid costumes, realistic surroundings and perfect details. The production is a masterpiece which must be seen to be appreciated.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-13
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is showing a championship boxing bout, Jack Johnson versus Jim Flynn, and other interesting programmes. Also, a picture in 10 parts depicting the loves and labours of the three heroes in Alexander Dumas' famous work 'The Three Musketeers.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-13 - 1914-05-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the great boxing film Jack Johnson vs Jim Flynn in 9 rounds, also a fine selection of comic pictures; the dramatic picture 'The Black Circle' in 3 parts on May 15; 'The Three Musketeers' for one week only, from the famous novel by Dumas, the greatest critics…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-10-01 - 1914-10-02
Summary:

Monster programme for local talents in raising fund on Friday, 2nd October, 1914. The magnificent coloured picture, 'Brittanicus' in 2 parts. Performance by the band of 25th Punjabis. Late ferry is served. Pianos lent by Anderson Music Co. The famous picture, 'Victory' in 5…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-10-03 - 1914-10-03
Summary:

The famous picture, 'Victory,' in 5 parts tonight. Band is included. Seats are available at 9 p.m. by public requests.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-05-06 - 1915-05-10
Summary:

On May 7, the thrilling detective drama, 'Mystery of the Underground Floor' in 2 parts - 2,000 feet long, with the famous lady detective madam L. Bordoni in the leading role; also 'The Perils of the Atlantic'; performance by Little Gladie, Soubrette & Dancer, Jack Ranch,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-08 - 1915-05-08
Summary:

Film screening of 'Mystery of the Underground Floor' (2 parts, 2,000 ft) with the famous lady dective Madam L. Bordoni in the leading role; Performance by Jack Ranch and Three Carsons