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: 1908-07-28
Summary:

The only Chinese actor in America appearing in an English speaking company is Ah Sam, who plays Sing Wing as William Collier's support in 'Caught in the Rain' at the Victoria theatre on Monday (says the 'Daily Colonist,' Vancouver). Ah Sam was born and raised in Hong…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-25
Summary:

The new Victoria Theatre, built by Messrs Ramos and Ramos, of the Empire Cinematograph, opens tomorrow evening at 9 o'clock. The theatre, which has taken nine months to complete, is the finest of its kind in Hong Kong. It was built by Messrs. Palmer and Turner. The accommodation is greater…

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-29
Summary:

The performance at the new Victoria Theatre last night was well attended. Signor Laynez's songs were greatly appreciated Bascans also sang and the pictures were interesting. A good 'house' was present at the Bijou Theatre, where the artistes gave as meritorious a performance as…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-31
Summary:

The new Victoria Theatre continues to be well patronised. The pictures shown are excellent. Bascans and Laynez are appreciated. The Qing Ling Foo troupe will open tonight and perform for a week only.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-06-01 - 1911-06-06
Summary:

Performance by Ching Ling Foo and for a few days only; matinee on Saturday and Sunday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-06-03
Summary:

Those who wish to see marvels should pay a visit to the Victoria Theatre. The Ching Ling Foo troupe are responsible for gymnastic displays of exceptional merit which put to shame other performances of the kind. Miss Che Toy, delights the audience with English songs.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-06-07 - 1911-06-24
Summary:

Tonight (Wednesday), 7th June, debut of the Eminent Soubrettes, the Two Colliers.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-06-08
Summary:

The Collier Sisters made their duet at the new Victoria Theatre last night and were given rousing reception.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-06-19
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre at an enormous expense has procured the services of Mr. A. Lauro, the eminent cinematograph film producer, who has arrived by the French Mail for the purpose of taking pictures of the Coronation events during the week. These pictures will be shown at the Victoria Theatre.…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-06-19
Summary:

It will no doubt greatly interest the public of Hongkong to know that Messrs Ramos and Ramos, of the Victoria Theatre, have secured the services of Mr A. Lauro, a cinematograph film producer, who arrived today for the purpose of taking pictures of the Coronation Celebrations in Hongkong during…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-06-23
Summary:

A grand free Coronation matinee will be given at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow at 4:30 p.m.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-06-23
Summary:

Coronation events in Hong Kong will be exhibited in the Victoria Theatre at Sunday's matinee, 25h inst., Sunday night, Monday and Tuesday, 3 days only.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-06-26
Summary:

We are informed by the management of the Victoria Cinematograph that the films of Coronation events will have to be sent to Shanghai for developing on account of climax conditions. There will be no pictures shown till the week after next. A film of the Roman Catholic Cathedral will be taken…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-06-26 - 1911-07-01
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. Hong Kong coronation pictures are postponed until the first week of July. Tremendous success of Collier Sisters and unparalleled dancers.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-06-26 - 1911-07-01
Summary:

Debut of the illusionist Mr. Arthur Balcombe for 3 nights only; the Eminent Soubrettes, the Two Colliers.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-06-27
Summary:

The magnificent new film just arrived from Paris showing the Races and accident to the two French Ministers, also the funeral procession of Minister Bertenux, who was killed, will be exhibited in the Victoria Theatre tonight. Mr. Arthur Balenombe will also give an exhibition of his latest…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-03
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre has lost none of its popularity. The Collier Sisters' dancing and singing are greatly appreciated. The pictures are excellent.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-03 - 1911-07-08
Summary:

Arrival of the far famed Australian Huxham Trio who will make their debut on Tuesday, 4th July, clever operatic and burlesque entertainers.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-05
Summary:

The Australian Hexham Trio made their first appearance in Hong Kong at the Victoria Theatre last night and got a flattering reception. Some good pictures were shown on the screen.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-07-10 - 1911-07-14
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. The magnificent films of the Hong Kong Coronation Festivities.