A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-02-09 - 1902-02-09
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The magnificent film by Nick Carter, 'The Mystery of the White Bed.' Performances by Lyall Sisters and Miss Ruby Williams. Debut of Madame Aldala. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-02-10 - 1902-02-12
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The magnificent film by Nick Carter, 'The Mystery of the White Bed.' Performances by Lyall Sisters and Miss Ruby Williams. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-06-15 - 1912-06-17
Summary:

The Crusaders' will be shown for a few nights; Next week will be showing 'The White Slave' and performance by Sam Gale, Myra James and Little Sadie

4
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-06-18 - 1912-06-22
Summary:

The White Slave' will be shown for a few nights only; Performance by Graham & Dent

5
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-07-23 - 1912-08-06
Summary:

Showing 'Romeo and Juliet'; Coming film: 'White Star Liner S.S. Titanic'

6
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-08-07 - 1912-08-07
Summary:

The great dramatic picture 'A Living Statue' for a few nights only; Performer: Miss Addie Leigh; Coming: 'White Star Liner S.S. Titanic Disaster'

7
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-08-08 - 1912-08-12
Summary:

The great dramatic picture 'A Living Statue' for a few nights only; Performer: Miss Addie Leigh; Coming: 'White Star Liner S.S. Titanic Disaster', 'The Myster of the Glass Coffin'

8
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-08-13 - 1912-08-15
Summary:

Two performances at 7.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m. New films just arrived; Coming: 'White Star Liner S.S. Titanic Disaster'

9
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-07-19 - 1913-07-21
Summary:

Films screening of 'On the Steps of the Throne', 'Symshony in Black and White', 'His Wedding Day' and 'Critical Situation'; Performances by Olga Montez and Kitty Raynor

10
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-07-19 - 1913-07-21
Summary:

Programme for 19th, 20th and 21st of July; the superb, modern military film 'On the Steps of the Throne'; the comic films, 'Symphony in Black & White,' 'His Wedding Day,' and 'Critical Situation'; performances by Montez and Raynor.

11
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-03 - 1913-10-06
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Daugter of the People' (in 2 parts); Coming film: 'After' and 'The Escape of the White Glove Gang'

12
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-10-03 - 1913-10-06
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the great dramatic picture, 'The Daughter of the People' in two parts, and some exceedingly comic and interesting pictures will be exhibited. On 7th October, the dramatic picture entitled 'After.' Watch for the grand detective film 'The Escape of the…

13
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-07 - 1913-10-09
Summary:

Films screening of 'After' and 'The Escape of the White Glove Gang'; Coming film: 'For the King'

14
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-10-07 - 1913-10-09
Summary:

A grand change of programme from 7th to 9th July including the great sensational drama entitled 'After.' The magnificent detective picture 'The Escape of the White Glove Gang' in three parts on 11th October. Coming, 'For the King'

15
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-10-10 - 1913-10-13
Summary:

Films screening of 'The Escape of the White Glove Gang' (in 3 parte); Screening of Gaumont Graphic; Coming film: 'For the King' and 'The Last Ray of Sunshine'

16
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-10-10 - 1913-10-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the magnificent detective picture 'The Escape of the White Glove Gang' in three parts and Gaumont Graphic. Also a fine selection of comic and interesting pictures. For 4 nights only, commencing on 15th October, 'For the King.' 'The Last Ray of Sunshine…

17
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-04-20 - 1914-04-21
Summary:

Film screening of 'Red and White Roses' (in 2 parts)

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-20 - 1914-04-20
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, change of programme headed by the magnificent picture 'Red and White Roses' in 2 parts.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-04-21 - 1914-04-23
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, change of programme headed by the dramatic picture 'Red and White Roses' in 2 parts; grand matinee of Apr 25; the wonderful film 'The Last Days of Pompeii' in 5 parts will be exhibited.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-06-02 - 1914-06-04
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Merrynob as Tennis Player', 'Too Many Caseys', 'City of New York', 'Foolshead Victim of Honesty', 'New York Coast Defenders', 'Woman in White' (2 parts) and 'The Numerous Family'; Screening of…