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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-06-12
Summary:

Mr J. Gonzales de Bernedo, Consul General for Chili in Hongkong, the popular manager of the Victoria Theatre, together with his wife and family, leave for a well-earned holiday in Japan on the 20th inst.

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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:

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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-06-26
Summary:

The girls of the C.M.S. schools were given an extra treat by the Coronation committee and others. This took the form of a specially arranged cinematograph entertainment at the Victoria theatre, to which the pupils of Fairlea, Kowloon Victoria Home, St. Stephens' Girls College and six out of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-10 - 1911-07-14
Summary:

Great success of the Australian Huxham Trio From Thursday, 4th July; Hongkong's coronation pictures and clever operatic and burlesque entertainers.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-07-17
Summary:

Crowds flocked to see the films of the Coronation festivities in London, at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday night. The pictures are remarkably clear and on each occasion when the royal coach have in sight the audience broke forth into joyous applause. Tonight a number of very fine views of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-07-20 - 1911-07-31
Summary:

Once more coronation pictures of Hongkong will be shown every night until further notice; performance by the Colliers Sisters, the clever operatic and burlesque entertainers.

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

Messrs Ramos and Ramos make a specialty of introducing the best artist to the Hongkong public and their latest success is Mr Frank Melrose, a great London comedian, who is known in all parts of the world. His Press notices alone fill several large albums so that he came to Hongkong to appear at…

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Headline: At the Theatres
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-07
Summary:

A special matinee is to be held at the Victoria Theatre this afternoon when the film of the Hongkong Coronation festivities will be exhibited by special request. On Wednesday, and for two succeeding nights, the film of the Coronation in London will be shown for the last time, while on Thursday…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-10
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre is continuing to please the community of Hongkong by obtaining the very best of picture and artists, including the Donnelly Family, Little Kitty and Lynda Davis.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-12
Summary:

Full change of programme will be made tonight at the Bijou and Victoria cinematograph theatres. At the Bijou, Miss Violet Bonetta and Bob Stephenson will present a new sketch. Among the pictures worthy of mention are 'Charles Daix,' 'Ariam and his dog' and 'In a moment…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-01
Summary:

Messrs Ramos and Ramos, the proprietors of Victoria Theatre, have just concluded arrangements for the exhibition of the animated picture Gazette of Pathé Freres which will be quite a new thing in Hongkong. Gazette is an ordinary film showing the latest happenings from all over the world. A…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-03
Summary:

The great film, 4,000 feet in length entitled 'A Tale of Two Cities,' is to be exhibited at the Victoria Theatre tonight for the first time in Hongkong. This film is in three sections and the beginning of this historical and thrilling story, embodied in the first reel, arouses deepest…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-26
Summary:

The splendid film 'A Tale of Two Cities,' will by special request, be exhibited tonight and Sunday night, at the Victoria Theatre as well as at the matinee on Sunday. The programme will also include new pictures so that an interesting evening can be spent at this popular music hall.…

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

The great Jansen Troupe, who delighted audiences at Theatre Royal weeks ago, return to visit Hongkong when they will give an exhibition of magic in Victoria Theatre

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-11-14
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre is sparing no pains or expense in placing the best possible talent before the public of Hongkong, and it is gratifying to note that their efforts are meeting with such signal success. The latest addition to this music hall is Miss Daisy Lundy who has…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-01-03
Summary:

When Messrs Ramos and Ramos contemplated building the popular picture palace, the Victoria Theatre, it was thought that the building to be erected would have ample accommodation for some years to come. Certainly on benefit nights, matinees and at many other times the accommodation is wholly…