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: 1912-07-13
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre on Thursday night, Billy Eldid and troupe made their first appearance in Hongkong before a very good house. The great boxing burlesque, 'Jim Flynn v. Jack Johnson,' was truly a masterpiece in the fistic art. Messrs. Ramos and Ramos are showing some splendid…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-07-15
Summary:

Both Mr. Billy Eldid & Co. and Jack Johnson will perform at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow night. The cinematograph films are exceptionally good; notably the one entitled 'The Golden Belt.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-07-15
Summary:

Roars of laughter greeted the appearance on Saturday night at the Victoria Theatre of Billy Eldid and his troupe. The mirth-making burlesque of the Johnson-Flynn fight delighted the audience. Miss Addie Leigh is also billed for this week.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-28
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company presented 'Spedelbounder's Dream' at the Victoria Theatre last night. Mr. Bert Le Blane made a funny speech. Mr. Dave Nowlin made a hit with his song. Miss Gertrude St. Clair was good too. There'll be the chorus girls' contest tonight. One of…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-30 - 1913-10-02
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Studies of Kittens', 'On the Shore', 'The Magnetic', 'A Beauty Counted Second', 'Jack Handle & His Wife', 'Balaoo' (in 2 parts) and 'A Picnic Party'; Coming film: 'Building of the Great Los…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-30 - 1913-10-02
Summary:

Tonight 9.15, 'Studies of Kittens on the Shore,' 'The Magnetic,' 'A Beauty Counted Second,' 'Jack Handles & His Wife,' 'Balaoo' in two parts, and 'A Picnic Party'; watch for the great & interesting film 'Building of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-04
Summary:

Mr. Jack Forbes and Seaman Thompson fight in the Victoria Theatre last night for the Champion title. The third programme was a fight between Ad. Wolgast and Joe Rivers in cinematograph. Of the picture fight it can be said that it was all the promoters of the evening's entertainment claimed…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-12 - 1914-05-13
Summary:

Screening of a boxing film: 'Jack Johnson vs Jim Flynn'; Coming film: 'The Three Musketeers' (10 parts, 12,000 ft), founded on the novel by Alexandre Dumas

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-13
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is showing a championship boxing bout, Jack Johnson versus Jim Flynn, and other interesting programmes. Also, a picture in 10 parts depicting the loves and labours of the three heroes in Alexander Dumas' famous work 'The Three Musketeers.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-13 - 1914-05-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the great boxing film Jack Johnson vs Jim Flynn in 9 rounds, also a fine selection of comic pictures; the dramatic picture 'The Black Circle' in 3 parts on May 15; 'The Three Musketeers' for one week only, from the famous novel by Dumas, the greatest critics…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-14 - 1914-05-14
Summary:

Screening of a Boxing film 'Jack Johnson vs Jim Flynn'; Coming film: 'The Black Circle' (3 parts) and 'The Three Musketeers' (10 parts, 12,000 ft), founded on the novel by Alexandre Dumas

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-28
Summary:

The Great Duncan opened last night at the Victoria. Mr. Duncan, Joe Reed, Serra, Jack Owen, Barton and Mack offered good performances.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-11-03
Summary:

Mr. Joe Reed, Serra, Mr. Jack Owen, Miss Hewitt and Great Duncan performed last night at the Victoria. The great gala night will be held at the Victoria on Friday, in aid of the Prince of Wales' Fund. The film 'The Fascination of the Dance' will be screened and Douglas and Barry…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-03
Summary:

The Great Duncan and his company are playing a return engagement to satisfactory houses at the Victoria Theatre. Performance by Miss Hewitt, Jack Owen. The vaudeville bill is headed by musician Joe Reed while Signor Serra's performance on the Roman rings equalled the best ever seen locally…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-02-10
Summary:

Werner's Song' was screened for the first time at the Victoria last night. McClements, Miss Delmar, Mr. Kenyon Slade performed. The McClements will produce another comic sketch 'Jack's Ashore.' Miss Delmar will dance on Friday.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-05-05
Summary:

There was an especially good programme at the Victoria last night, the picture of principal interest being a Vitagraph Company's representation of 'As You Like It.' The Carsons performed. Little Miss Gladie and Jack Ranch gave good performances too.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-05-06 - 1915-05-10
Summary:

On May 7, the thrilling detective drama, 'Mystery of the Underground Floor' in 2 parts - 2,000 feet long, with the famous lady detective madam L. Bordoni in the leading role; also 'The Perils of the Atlantic'; performance by Little Gladie, Soubrette & Dancer, Jack Ranch,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-08 - 1915-05-08
Summary:

Film screening of 'Mystery of the Underground Floor' (2 parts, 2,000 ft) with the famous lady dective Madam L. Bordoni in the leading role; Performance by Jack Ranch and Three Carsons

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-05-10 - 1915-05-11
Summary:

Film screening of 'Mystery of the Underground Floor' (2 parts, 2,000 ft) with the famous lady dective Madam L. Bordoni in the leading role; Performance by Jack Ranch and Three Carsons

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-27 - 1915-10-02
Summary:

On Sept 28, two startling and thrilling episodes of 'Lucille Love' 9th and 10th; comics 'Calamity Anne in Society,' so near & yet so far; 'Jack Bell Amateur Detective,' the magnet.