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: 1914-09-14
Summary:

The picture 'In the King's Service' was screened in Victoria Theatre, the proceeds of which are devoted to the Prince of Wales' Fund. The local artistes Mr A. J. England and Alexander Miller's rendering 'Land of Hope and Glory' was forced to respond to demands…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-08-29
Summary:

The special Monday performance at the Victoria Theatre last night was, like its predecessors, an immense success, to which the presence of the Band of the 18th Infantry materially contributed. Many excellent comic films were shown, chief among which was a new Vitagraph three-part picture…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-21
Summary:

The entertainment at the Victoria Theatre last night was one of the best music-hall shown that have been seen here. The Venue Amateur Dramatic Society's performance was attractive. Mr. F. Hickman, Mr. P. Levers, Mr. L. Hatton, Messrs A. King and J. Gray, Mr. S. Martin, Mr. F. Waterman, Mr.…

4
Headline: The 'What Nots'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-26
Summary:

Patrons of the Victoria Theatre are promised an entertainment by the talented company 'What Nots.' The opening performance tonight I hoped to receive hearty welcome of its attractive programme.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-04
Summary:

A new serial film 'The Mystery of the Double Cross' will be commenced at the Victoria Theatre on Friday next. 'The Fatal Ring' featuring Miss Pearl White and 'Kick in, Kick in' are hoped to be secured next.

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

Captain Ash, the famous cowboy, who is giving a lasso display at the Victoria Theatre, is leaving on Saturday for Calcutta. He asks us to say how much he has appreciated Hong Kong's kindness to him and hopes one day to pay another visit to the Colony.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-04-21 - 1919-04-22
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m., Pathe presents Bryant Washburn in 'Kidder and Ko.' This is absolutely the most winning and the most thoroughly delightful comedy that this popular Pathe star has yet appeared in. We hope you will come and see it. Harold Lloyd and Bebe Daniels in 'Two Scrambled…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-10-01
Summary:

The 'Prize Packets' who have delighted large audiences at the Victoria Theatre for the past week, concluded their season last night. They hope to stage a revue entitled 'Chin Chin Hongkong' on their return.

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Headline: At the Victoria
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-26 - 1920-02-27
Summary:

Tonight, Pathe presents Virginia Pearson in 'Impossible Catherine,' a dramatic farce-comedy in five parts. Also the Bros. Graydon, light comedy duo, entertainers to the British expeditionary force in France, now touring in the East will appear in their latest songs. Come along in…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-10-11
Summary:

We hear for some time past endeavours have been made by the proprietor of the Blue Bird Candy Store to secure that vacant plot of ground formerly occupied by the Victoria Theatre for the purpose of erecting a dancing cabaret on the American model. That such an enterprise will be popular as well…