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: 1911-05-01
Summary:

A feast of good things is at present being provided to patrons of the Empire Cinematograph. Signorina Salvati appears in an amusing laughing song, while Miss Irma La Pomme and Mlle. Bascans contribute pleasing songs. Sr. Falanto's fine rich voice nightly evokes applause.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-15
Summary:

Performances by the 'Flower Street Follies' were well received at the Bijou Cinematograph on Saturday night. Mr. Chas. Maekaye's rich humour should be seen to be appreciated.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-19 - 1913-09-20
Summary:

Tonight 9.15, 'Charlie Colms and the Dancer's Necklace' in 2 parts, a magnificent detective subject, abounding in sensationalism; 'The Smuggler's Wife,' a fine dramatic picture carefully staged and most cleverly enacted; 'Gaumont Graphic,' showing all the…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-04
Summary:

Miss Irene Delmar and Mr. H. Kenyon Slade gave their opening turns at the Victoria. A new set of war pictures will be presented at the Victoria tomorrow night, together with the new dramatic film 'Fantomas.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-04 - 1915-02-06
Summary:

Performance by Miss Irene Delmar, The McClements, Mr. H. Kenyon Slade; 'Mills of the Gods' in 3 parts (dramatic); 'Mike and Jake Go Fishing' (comic).

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-04-29 - 1915-05-01
Summary:

The unique drama in 2 parts, 2000 feet long 'Too Rich'; the best way to learn the latest events from Home is to see Pathe Gazette; the great comic Keystone film in 2 parts: 'Love and Vengeance'; performance by Miss May Yohe.

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-25
Summary:

There was a big house at the Victoria on Saturday night when the closing scenes of the popular 'Black Box' film were screened. A special feature of the programme was a new Wiffles picture, representing that hero in as amusing a light as ever. The new Pathe Gazette and war pictures were…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-27
Summary:

In addition to the Hewitt-Phillips Company, the What-nots gave their opening performances at the Victoria Theatre last night. The Great Renyille Robert, Miss Irene Beryl, and her partner 'Charlie' performed. Details of the performances included.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-03 - 1916-10-03
Summary:

Tonight, 'The What Nots,' performance by The Great Renville Roberty, Irene Beryl, Charlie, The Warleys, Negro Sketch, and For Trot.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-05 - 1916-10-05
Summary:

Tonight, 'The What Nots,' performance by The Great Renville Roberty, Irene Beryl, Charlie, The Warleys, Negro Sketch, and For Trot.

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-06 - 1916-10-07
Summary:

Tonight, 'The What Nots,' performance by The Great Renville Roberty, Irene Beryl, Charlie, The Warleys, Negro Sketch, and For Trot.

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-09 - 1916-10-12
Summary:

Tonight, 'The What Nots,' performance by The Great Renville Roberty, Irene Beryl, Charlie, The Warleys, Negro Sketch, and For Trot.

13
Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-09
Summary:

The 'What-nots' maintain their popularity at the Victoria Theatre, and there was a good house on Saturday night, despite the number of other attractions within the Colony. The Warleys gave some excellent sketches and the Great Renville Roberty performed further feats of magic. Miss…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-16
Summary:

Today, the 'What-nots' are giving a special matinee at the Victoria Theatre, on behalf of the War Charities. A special feature of the entertainment will be Miss Irene Beryl's performance. Miss Beryl and her pattern Charlie were attractive. The Great Renville Roberty performed. The…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-11-16 - 1916-11-18
Summary:

On Nov 17, 9th and 10th episodes of 'Red Circle': Dodging the Law and Excess of baggage; instructive: Vultures; interesting: Pathe's 'British Gazette'; comics: 'Hogan's Mushy Job' [sic], 'Opened by Mistake,' and 'Max Becomes Cook'; on…

16
Headline: The Cameos'
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-08-01
Summary:

There was again a large gathering at the Victoria Theatre last night, when the versatile 'Cameos' gave their farewell performance. The programme was almost entirely composed of 'request' items and it proved a most delightful conclusion to what's been in every way a…

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-19
Summary:

Probably the youngest of the stage beauties whose charm and talent have won Broadway is Marion Davies, characterised as the most appealingly attractive girl on the American stage, who makes her photoplay debut in the much-talked-of comedy-drama 'Runaway Romany,' written by herself and…

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-20 - 1918-08-20
Summary:

August 22-24. Mrs. Vernon Castle, the best known, best dressed woman in the world in the film that drew all London 'Thou Shalt Not' or 'The Mark of Cain.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-22 - 1918-08-24
Summary:

August 22-24. At 9.15 p.m. performance, Mrs. Vernon Castle in 'The Mark of Cain.' Free list entirely suspended on Saturday night.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-08-23
Summary:

There was an absolutely crowded house at the Victoria Theatre last night, when the special attraction provided was the great five-part film, 'The Mark of Cain.' The main feature is the very clever acting of Mrs. Vernon Castle, who has the leading role, and who is seconded by Mr.…