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: 1897-04-29
Summary:

The Cinematograph exhibition at the City Hall has 'caught on' famously and the audiences are delighted with the wonderful display of art and science. Exhibitions are given daily and nightly in St. George's Hall.

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Headline: Living Pictures
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-18
Summary:

We heartily congratulate both the Victoria and Bijou Cinemagraphs upon the remarkably short spaces of time since the actual date of King George's Coronation in which they have been able to present to their patrons up-to-date and excellent films of the Coronation processions. The pictures…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-08-07
Summary:

Amongst those booked to appear in the Palace Theatre, Mt. Austin, are the Brothers Muck in a song and dance composed by a well-known local gentleman. 'A few moments with Mr. R. M. Crosse and the Chief Composers' likely to be greatly appreciated. Miss Speedy is announced to do her…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-19
Summary:

Mr. George Samuels presents the Alaska-Siberian film at the Peak Hotel on Monday, September 22, at 9-15 p.m. under the patronage of H. E., the officer administering the Government, Mr. Cland Severn.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-07-17
Summary:

At M. Fournier's opening night at the Victoria, there was quite a good attendance and the great French athlete's performance was watched with breathless interest and unqualified admiration.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-28
Summary:

This evening, there will be screened at the Bijou the first number of Pathe's War Gazette. This film is 1,500 feet long and includes other interesting items, including: A captured German ship being towed into Yarmouth Harbour, the French trips crossing the frontier into Germany, Earl…

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Headline: Kinematography
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-12-18
Summary:

The kinematograph is placing on record incidents in the great crisis. Some of the best films can be seen each evening at St. George's Indoor Kinema, Bubbling Well, Shanghai.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-05-20
Summary:

Another very successful patriotic concert was given last night at the Victoria. The Band of the 74th Punjabis played some splendid selections, and one of the bandsmen, Allah Dah, gave a piccolo solo. Miss May Clarke, the Carsons, Mr. Harry Relph, professor Gonzalez, Mr. George Grimble and Mr.…

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-07-17
Summary:

The chief feature of the programme at the Bijou Theatre during the past three nights has been a magnificent representation by the Eclair Film Co., of Feydeau's bright little extravaganza 'The Duchess of the Folies.' tonight, the film 'The Curse of Greed' will be shown…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-13
Summary:

It was evident from the packed condition of the Victoria Theatre last night that local people are prepared to open their purses for no worthy an object as the 'Our Day' Fund. Everybody was there, including H. E. the Governor, Lady and the Misses May and H. E. Major General Ventris and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-16
Summary:

There was a crowded house at the Bijou Theatre last night for the opening performances of Miss Gloria Taft and M. Dupres. With a voice of great power and expressions, Miss Taft was recalled time after time, and more bouquets were handed up to her than we have ever seen in this theatre. Tonight,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-22
Summary:

The current programme at the Victoria Theatre is a most interesting one. It contains a new Pathe Gazette, a fine war picture illustrative of the training which the French recruits are undergoing and an exceedingly clever 'Wiffles' comedy, in which M. Prince appears in quite a new and…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-07
Summary:

For four nights, beginning from tomorrow, M. Corde Bly, a violinist who comes to the Colony with most excellent credentials, will perform at the Victoria Theatre. The press notices describe him as a musician of a distinctly high order, and we shall look forward to hearing something good.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-04-07
Summary:

Attention is drawn to the fact that Mr. H. P. White is on Tuesday, at 12:30 p.m., conducting another auction sale of seats for the Shakespearian selections to be given at the Theatre Royal on St. George's Night. The sale is confined to Englishmen, and it is stated that the genial auctioneer…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-22
Summary:

Mr. Blake, manager of the Victoria Theatre, states that 'Sunshine and Shadow' and other of the Baby Marie Osborne pictures have been record-breaking attractions at this house. He has arranged to present her latest Pathe feature 'Captain Kiddo' on Christmas day. Phil [sic]…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-10-12
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre announces the special engagement of M. Therese and Misses Senour and Gordon, who are to appear tomorrow night in characteristic and modern dances, mimicry and magic. The great photo-play 'M'Liss' will also be shown. Last night's display of films at the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-10-14
Summary:

A large number of people gathered at the Victoria Theatre last night and were treated to such a bright and engaging show that there are no doubt good houses will be the order at this popular place of entertainment during the stay of Mr. M. C. Theresas and his two charming lady helpers. This…

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

M. Therese and Mesdames Sanour and Gordon are to appear at the Victoria Theatre at the 7 o'clock performances tonight and tomorrow. They will give their final displays at the North Point gardens on Friday and Saturday and will leave on Monday for Singapore.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-28
Summary:

The Coronet Theatre was packed to the doors, last night when the first (evening) screening of William Fox's comedy 'The Yankee Way' took place. It is said that Mr. George Walsh has succeeded in giving us something new in the movie and a quite distinctive 'picture'…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-04-22
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre rented the building to St. George's Society, there will be no show of pictures tomorrow. That fine film 'Kidder and Ko' will be screened at the Thursday matinee.