A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-30
Summary:

Harris and Vernon, the clever American dancers at the Victoria Theatre gave a change of programme on Saturday night. The house was packed, and the artists received a great ovation. Some splendid films were also screened.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-31 - 1911-11-02
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) The finest and coolest hall in the colony. From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. New films by every mail. Performances by Harris and Vernon for four nights. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-11-03 - 1911-11-04
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) The finest and coolest hall in the colony. From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The great film of the manoeuvres of the Italian fleet. Performances by Harris and Vernon for four nights coming on November 7. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-11-06 - 1911-11-06
Summary:

Commencing on Tuesday, November 7, the great Jansen and his Big Star Vaudeville Co. for 4 nights only. Matinees on Wednesday at 4 p.m. Slightly change of programme. Price details included. Last performance by Harris and Vernon tonight.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-12-27
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre provided monster programmes during the holidays, and the films were much appreciated. Performances by Miss Lynda Davis, Harris and Vernon. Messrs Ramos and Ramos are giving away prizes at the matinee on New Year's Day.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-12-27 - 1911-12-28
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. Reappearance of Harris and Vernon. Extraordinary success of Miss Lynda Davies. Monster programme during the week. Grand matinees on 30th and 31st December; and 1st and 2nd January. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-12-29 - 1911-12-30
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. Reappearance of Harris and Vernon. Extraordinary success of Miss Lynda Davies. Monster programme during the week. Grand matinees on 30th, 31st December and 1st January. Valuable pieces given away on New Year's Day.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-03-25 - 1912-03-29
Summary:

New and handsome films and performance by Harry Nellie

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-03-30 - 1912-04-09
Summary:

Screening of 'Saint George and the Dragon' by Milano Film, and performance by Harry Nellie; Special band nights every Thursday

70
Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-14
Summary:

Five new pictures and double turns by the two popular artistes Miss Dellie Connor and Miss Gladys Porter were shown last night at the Bijou. The films include two more 'Wiffles' scenes, and another in which the ever-popular Max Linder appears in company with Harry Fragsons. The…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-17
Summary:

Mr. Harry Burgess never fails to get a laugh whenever he appears. This Sunday night, he and his four brother comedians, Mr. Bert La Blane, Mr. Frank Vack, Mr. Dave Nowlin will appear in 'The Grafters' (at the Victoria Theatre), together with the hand of Miss Gertrude St. Clair.

72
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-18
Summary:

The Hughes Musical Comedy Company will have the opening performance 'The Grafters' at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow night. The actors and actress are Mr. Bert La Blane, Mr. Frank Vack, Mr. Dave Nowlin, Mr. Carlton Chase, Mr. Harry Burgess, Miss Gertrude St. Clair, Miss E. Le. Blane,…

73
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-20
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company are back again and last night a large audience at the Victoria Theatre enjoyed their 'The Grafters.' Mr. Bertie Blane, Mr. Frank Vack, Mr. Dave Nowlin, Miss Gertrude St. Clair, and Mr. Harry Burgess all kept the audience in a continual roar.

74
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-21
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company staged 'A Day at the Races' last night at the Victoria Theatre. Messrs. Frank Vack, Bert Le Blane, Carlton Chase, Dave Nowlin, Harry Burgess, Miss Teddy Martin, Miss Queen Herman, and Miss Gertrude St. Clair were in the show. It will be repeated tonight.

75
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-22
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company again staged 'A Day at the Races' last night at the Victoria Theatre. Mr. Carlton Chase, Miss Eugenie Le. Blane, Miss Gertrude Sinclair [sic], Mr. Harry Burgess and Messrs. Vack and Le Blane all did well in their parts. Tonight, the company will present '…

76
Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-03-05 - 1913-03-07
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, 'Great Gale on the Home Coast' (Pathe Gazette), 'The Adventures of Dick and Harry,' 'The Timid Lovers,' 'Max Convalescent' [sic], 'The Luxembourg Gardens'; performance by Stephano and Bonetta; look out for 'Les Miserables,…

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-05 - 1913-03-07
Summary:

Tonight's programme: Pathe Gazette 'Great Gale on Home Coast', 'The Adventures of Dick and Harry', 'The Timid Lovers Max Convalescent' and 'The Luxembour'; Performance by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Dviolet Bonetta; 7:15 pm pictures only

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-03-05 - 1913-03-06
Summary:

Tonight at 9:15 p.m. including 'Great Gale on Home Coast,' 'The Adventures of Dick and Harry,' 'The Timid Lovers,' 'Max Convalescent' [sic] and 'The Luxembourg Gardens.' Performances by Miss Cecile Stephano and Miss Violet Bonetta. Artistes at…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-04-29
Summary:

The first public performance given in Hongkong of Mr. T. Edison's invention – The Kinetophone, took place in the Theatre Royal last night. The new invention, in its remarkably life-like presentation of sounds and actions synchronising, is wonderful but by no means perfect. It displayed six…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-02
Summary:

Some remarkably good pictures were screened at the Victoria Theatre last night, including two Edison film stories, both of which had Mr. Harry Furniss. Another especially interesting American film was 'The Smuggler's Daughter.' Miss Norah Moore was in splendid voice and received…