A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Hughes Comedy Co.
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…

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Headline: Hughes Comedy Co.: Contest for Amateurs Tonight
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-03
Summary:

Mr. Hughes will host a contest among the amateurs at the Victoria Theatre tonight to see which was really the best 'Artiste.' The Hughes Comedy Company will have their last performance tomorrow night before leaving for Manila and Australia. They presented 'The Bullfighters'…

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Headline: Our Day': Programme of the Celebrations
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-10-07
Summary:

A meeting of the War Charities Committee was held in the Council Chamber yesterday afternoon to receive a report from the Executive Committee in charge of the arrangements for the celebration of 'Our Day' on Thursday, October 19th. The programme for the day was in three parts. One of…

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Headline: The China Mail News 1918-05-06
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-05-06
Summary:

As a result of the entertainment given at the Victoria Theatre on Wednesday last, the sum of $460 has been forwarded to the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai as a contribution to their 'Italian War Funds.'

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1918-05-06
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-05-06
Summary:

The sum of $460 at the Victoria Theatre has been forwarded to the Italian Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai as a contribution for their Italian War Funds.