A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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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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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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-29
Summary:

A complete change of programme is announced in connection with the Victoria Theatre tonight, when the films to be presented are all new. Altogether some 82 films have arrived and will be presented during the course of the next week or so. The programme for tonight includes comic film 'The…

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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

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-06-15
Summary:

The Crusaders,' a magnificent film 4000 feet long, and one of the latest triumphs of the cinema is being exhibited at the Victoria Theatre before admiring houses. 'The White Slave,' will be exhibited shortly.

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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

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-06-18
Summary:

An exceptionally good entertainment is being provided at the Victoria Theatre just now. Graham and Dent performed again. The 'star' film is a 'star' indeed. It is entitled 'The White Slave.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-06-20
Summary:

Victoria Theatre has exceptional attractions this week in the sensational film entitled 'The White Slave' and the first-class performance of Graham and Dent. Last night there was a good house, who revelled in the films and rapturously applauded the clever sketch and music turns of…

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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'

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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'

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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'

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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'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-07 - 1912-10-09
Summary:

A bazaar and fancy fete will be held (by kind permission of the commandant and officers of the Hongkong Volunteer Corps) on the Volunteer Parade Ground, on Saturday, October 19th from 2.30 to 6.30 p.m.; many novelties that are suitable for Christmas presents, including Children's play…

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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

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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.

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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'

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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…

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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'

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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'

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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'