A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Al Fresco Fete
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-24 - 1912-11-01
Summary:

In aid of the funds of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul to be held in the compound of the Roman Catholic Cathedral on Sunday; 3rd Nov from 9 p.m. to 11 p.m. under the most distinguished patronage of His excellency the Governor Sir Francis, Henry May and Lady May; admission ticket $ 1.00 which…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-08 - 1915-01-09
Summary:

On Jan 8, the best picture programme ever presented to the public when the great military picture 'High Treason' in 4 parts- 4,000 feet long (thrilling & startling) will be screened, this film has been obtained at great expense; also 4th series of War Pictures in 3 parts - 3,000…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-09
Summary:

The new series of war pictures was on show for the first time at the Victoria last night. Mr. Henry and Miss May will perform tomorrow night.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-11
Summary:

Henry and May performed at the Victoria last night. The war pictures are still going strong and more are expected by the management in the immediate future.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-14 - 1915-01-16
Summary:

On Jan 15, the thrilling drama 'Acquitted' in 4 parts - 4,000 feet long; performance by Henry & May.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-15
Summary:

Henry and May's performance at the Victoria last night was well appreciated. Billy Graham will perform on Wednesday night. Tonight the new film 'Acquitted' will be presented.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-18 - 1916-08-18
Summary:

Tonight, a special item 'Black Box Mystery' [sic] in 15 episodes by E. P. Oppenheim, England's great mystery fiction writer, played by the British film favourite Henry Rawlinson and Anna Little.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-07-17
Summary:

There was a large audience at the Victoria Theatre last night, when 'The Battle of the Ancre' was screened, and it is hardly necessary to say that it quite came up to expectations, depicting, as it did. The film, from the point of view of a true record of what is going on in France,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-24
Summary:

Mlle. Marie Louise Sterling continues her season at the Victoria Theatre, and the opportunity of seeing this talented classical dancer should not be missed. In addition to this attraction, the Victoria is showing a special Golden Rooster film, entitled 'Sunshine and Gold.' This picture…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-02-15 - 1918-02-16
Summary:

From Feb 15-18, 9.15 pm performance, a thrilling Pathe drama 'The Tramp' in 3 parts, those who saw Henry Krauss in the 'Miserables' [sic] will remember his brilliant acting, and appreciate him still more in this new role; Pathe's American Gazette and various comics;…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-03-18 - 1918-03-20
Summary:

From Mar 19-21, performance, Henry Krauss in 'Victims of Fate,' an absorbing drama in 3 parts, giving plenty of scope to this fine actor; American Gazette and comedies.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-08 - 1918-08-08
Summary:

You will enjoy Pathe's French production, Instinct, the film version of Henry Kistermaecker's drama of the same name, and played by the original Comedie Francaise cast headed by Raphael Duflos. Film plot included.

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Headline: A Special Film
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-08
Summary:

A very special attraction has been arranged for Victoria Theatre patrons for tomorrow and Monday nights. This is the screening of the film version of Kistnsecker's [sic] drama 'Instinct,' which is played by the original Comedie Francaise cast, headed by Raphael Duffles. It is a…

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Headline: Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-13 - 1919-01-15
Summary:

Tonight, William Farnum in Henri Bernstein's Great Play 'Samson.' Booking at Robinson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-27 - 1919-01-29
Summary:

American Gazette No. 22 and 'A Wife's Forgiveness' featuring Henry Roussel and Madame Emmy Lynn. The celebrated Spanish dancers the Yerars. 'Lucky Wiffles.' Manila String Band will be in attendence. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-02 - 1919-06-04
Summary:

Frank Keenan as 'Mathias' in Sir Henry Irving's Dramatic Masterpiece 'The Bells,' an extra selected star photoplay. Pathe's American Gazette 87. Matinee: 'The Great Boer War.' Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-02
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre management is fortunate in having secured Sir Henry Irving's classic drama 'The Bells' which has been rendered into a masterpiece of cinematograph art with the great character actor, Frank Keenan. It is a film complete in itself and it will be screened for…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-26 - 1919-06-28
Summary:

The Midnight Stage.' It is a capital picture. June 26 remarks: Charlie Chaplin in 'The New Janitor.' June 28 remarks: 'The Midnight Stage' is a powerful drama adapted from 'The Lyon's Mail' of which Sir Henry Irving built his reputation. 'Hands Up…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-28
Summary:

At a meeting of the War Pensions Committee at the House of Commons recently, Sir Henry Harris called the attention of the Minister of Pensions to an American invention for using the cinematograph for photographing the muscle of men in order to ascertain if they were fit to undertake particular…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-07-07
Summary:

There is a special attraction offering at the Victoria Theatre tonight, and the two successive nights, when M. Henri Marchand, a French Vocalist of some repute, will appear. He has just had a most successful season in the Dutch East Indies and is on the way to the United States and Europe. M.…