A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-06-07
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre maintains its reputation as the house of good things. Crowded houses have witnessed the wonderful performances of the Ching Ling Foo troupe, while the pictures have also been fresh and good. A change of programme is now billed, the Collyer sisters coming with a reputation…

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

The Coronation pictures were presented for the first time in Hong Kong to a large house last night. The various pictures shown were exceptionally clear and free from flicker. Several local residents were plainly recognisable. The films of the celebrations at home will arrive shortly.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-07-25
Summary:

To a crowded house last night Frank Melrose, 'the nimble one,' made his debut and he held the stage for thirty-five minutes and the audience was convulsed with laughter.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-02
Summary:

A bumper house at the Victoria Theatre on Tuesday night gave the Collier Sisters an enthusiastic send-off on the occasion of a benefit performance in their honour. The Donnelly Troupe, Little Kitty and Mrs Elsie Donnelly also provide their performance. With a number of interesting films were…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-05
Summary:

The various cinematograph shows will have a complete change of programme tonight. At the Bijou, Frank Melrose continued his performance, and an entirely new programme of pictures will be screened. The Donnelly family are still the headliners at the Victoria Theatre. A splendid set of animated…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-09-18
Summary:

The weekend programme at the Victoria cinematograph was again an attractive one, and drew large houses. The Harmonious Huxhams trip was greatly appreciated, and the pictures were, as usual, very interesting. Tonight there will be an entire change of programme.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-04
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre last evening, the proprietors delighted a full house by exhibiting that magnificent film, 'A Tale of Two Cities.' The film was in three sections, and measured altogether something like 4000ft. This particular masterpiece of Dickens' was greatly appreciated…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-03-06
Summary:

The Brennans, world's champion clog dancers, and the Quealeys are proving centres of attraction to large houses at the Victoria Theatre. In addition to these splendid entertainers, the management provides excellent and up-to-date moving pictures which are always greatly enjoyed.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-03-18
Summary:

The Hughes Musical Comedy Company had a bumper house on Saturday night.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-03-21
Summary:

Another good house greeted the production of 'In Society' by the Hughes Musical Comedy Company at the Victoria Theatre last night. A treat is promised tonight in 'Two Men from Japan,' which is described as an eminent mirth-producer. By special request the 'Texas Tommy…

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Headline: The Cinemas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-18
Summary:

Hongkong has had little cause to complain of lack of entertainment for many months past, yet through it all the Victoria and Bijou Cinemagraphs have maintained their own as attractions and seldom fail to draw large houses. At the Victoria, the Quealys made success, while the sisters Price were…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-05-09
Summary:

Messrs Ramos and Ramos have sent the sum £67.13s. 5d. To the Lord Mayor of London in aid of the Mansion House Titanic Relief Fund. This sum was realised at the recent entertainment at the Victoria Theatre, Hongkong, on behalf of the Titanic Fund.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-09
Summary:

The sum of £67. 13s. 5d. has been sent by Messrs. Ramos and Ramos to the Lord Mayor of London in aid of the Mansion House Titanic Relief Fund. This sum was realised at the recent entertainment at the Victoria Theatre on behalf of the Titanic Fund. The management of the Victoria announces the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-29
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre, which has just entered upon its second year, is still going strong. There was a packed house at the matinee on Sunday, the anniversary of the opening when the children of the colony were entertained free and each as given a packet of sweets during the interval. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-06-15
Summary:

The Crusaders,' a magnificent film 4000 feet long, and one of the latest triumphs of the cinema is being exhibited at the Victoria Theatre before admiring houses. 'The White Slave,' will be exhibited shortly.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-06-20
Summary:

Victoria Theatre has exceptional attractions this week in the sensational film entitled 'The White Slave' and the first-class performance of Graham and Dent. Last night there was a good house, who revelled in the films and rapturously applauded the clever sketch and music turns of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-06-24
Summary:

Messrs. Ramos and Ramos presented a very fine programme at the Victoria Theatre on Saturday. The feature of this week's pictures is a two-part film. 'The Evil Fascination.' Fred Graham and Nellie Dent in a one-set comedy kept the house in roars of laughter during their performance…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-06-24
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is presenting a very fine programme just now and it is pleasing to see that the enterprise of Ramos and Ramos is meeting with ample reward in the form of good houses. The speciality this week is a two-part film entitled 'The Evil Fascination,' superbly acted, while…