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: 1912-12-10 - 1912-12-20
Summary:

The palace hall in town. Two performances: Pictures only at 7.15 p.m. and Full programme at 9.15 p.m.; Performance by The Howard Sisters

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-10
Summary:

The Howard Sisters are appearing at the Victoria Theatre. The films are as interesting as ever, and the whole performance is most enjoyable.

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-11
Summary:

The debut of the Howard Sisters at the Victoria Theatre last night might well be described as sensational. Messrs. Ramos are to be congratulated on having secured such clever performers.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-11 - 1912-12-20
Summary:

The pioneer place of entertainment of Hongkong; 7.15 pictures only, 9.15 full programme; magnificent films tonight; performance by Howard Sisters.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-17
Summary:

The great attraction at the Victoria Theatre just now, besides the excellent pictures, is the Howard Sisters.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-21
Summary:

Messrs Ramos and Ramos have secured the services of Miss Nellie Maher. Both the Howard Sisters and her received applause at the Victoria Theatre last night. The films showing are exceedingly good and include 'It is Written,' and two comics 'A moonlight night' and '…

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-21 - 1912-12-27
Summary:

The pioneer place of entertainment of Hongkong; 7.15 pictures only, 9.15 full programme; magnificent films tonight; performance by Howard Sisters and Miss Nellie Maher.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-24
Summary:

Unlike some previous Christmas times that we have known in Hongkong, there will be abundance of entertainment for amusement lovers this winter. The Theatre Royal is booked up for a series of entertainments. Victoria Theatre: The ever-popular Victoria Theatre is building up great expectations for…

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-27
Summary:

The Howard Sisters and Miss Nellie Mahar again met with most rapturous applause at each of their turns last night at the Victoria Theatre. The films were all most interesting and included a particularly beautiful one entitled 'Mignon,' which is based on extracts from Goethe's…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-28 - 1912-12-30
Summary:

Performance by Howard Sisters, Nellie Maher on Thursday, for three nights only; the wonderful picture of 7000' long, Dante's Inferno.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-12-30 - 1912-12-30
Summary:

Performance by Howard Sisters and Nellie Maher for three nights only; Coming picure: 'Dante's Inferno'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-06 - 1913-05-07
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Usurer' and 'Les Miserables'; Singing and dancing performance by The Howard Sisters

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-06 - 1913-05-09
Summary:

Performance by Howard Sisters on Tuesday; 'The Usurer,' grand dramatic film on Wednesday; the grand dramatic film ' A Race for Inheritance' on Friday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-08 - 1913-05-08
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Usurer' and 'Les Miserables'; Performance by The Howard Sisters; 7.15 p.m. pictures only; Ad with picture

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-09 - 1913-05-09
Summary:

Films screening of 'A Race For An Inheritance'; Coming: 'The French Spy' and 'Les Miserables'; Performance by The Howard Sisters; 7.15 p.m. pictures only; Ad with picture

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-10 - 1913-05-10
Summary:

Films screening of 'A Race For An Inheritance'; Coming: 'The French Spy' and 'Les Miserables'; Performance by The Howard Sisters and deubt of Miss Nora Moore; 7.15 p.m. pictures only; Ad with picture

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-10 - 1913-05-10
Summary:

Performance by Nora Moore and The Howard Sisters; the grand dramatic film 'A Race for Inheritance' on Saturday and Sunday.

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-12 - 1913-05-12
Summary:

Film screening of 'Les Miserables'; Last performance by The Howard Sisters; Late Ferry to Kowloon; Late car to the Peak; Ad with picture

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-12
Summary:

Miss Mora Moore had her debut at the Victoria. The Howard sister had new songs and dresses. The pictures are good, noticeably a beautiful little thing called 'The Triumph of Love.' The great film 'Les Miserables' will be exhibited on Wednesday.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-12
Summary:

Tomorrow is the last night of Howard Sisters at the Victoria Theatre. On Wednesday, 'Les Miserables,' which has been long expected, will be screened.