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: 1914-12-21 - 1914-12-23
Summary:

On Dec 22, the sensational dramas 'Gipsy Blood' and 'John Sterling, Alderman'; also comic interesting & industrial films; performance by Flatt & Brooks; On Dec 24, the Grand Xmas Tree Matinee; Look out for 'Bell of Rheims.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-18
Summary:

All the items at the Victoria Theatre last night were bright and there were some excellent war pictures. The two leading features were a remarkably pretty French comedy 'Little Miss Hard-to-please,' and a two part Wiffles extravaganza.

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-11-22
Summary:

Full houses have again been the rule at the Victoria at the various weekend performances. The Friday and Monday programme at the Victoria contains some bright little comics, another Wiffles picture, Pathe's Gazette 'The Flight that Saves,' and a coloured picture of the Cotentin…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-02 - 1915-12-04
Summary:

On Dec 3, the thrilling production of the present war 'The Spy' in 3 parts; Pathe's latest Gazette; comedies: 'A Friend of the Family' and John Bunny in 'A Game of Golf' [sic].

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-04 - 1916-09-04
Summary:

On Sep 4, grand comedy & band night: Pathe's great comedy 'Lend Me Your Wife' in 2 parts by Max Linder and John Bunny; 'Wilful Peggy,' a scream; 'The Famous Police Dog,' cartoon; 'Father was a Loafer'; performance by Rowe & Mora.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-05
Summary:

Another special band and comic performance was given at the Victoria Theatre last night. The Band of the 18th Infantry played some remarkably good numbers, and the pictures were bright and selected with care. This special Monday programme promises to be one of the most popular features…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-07 - 1916-09-09
Summary:

On Sept 9, 7th and 8th episodes of 'The Black Box Mystery' [sic]; The Great War, Pathe's Gazette; comics: John Bunny, Keystones.

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-11
Summary:

The Friday, Saturday and Sunday programme at the Victoria Theatre contained a most interesting variety of pictures, including the 7th and 8th episodes of Mr. Phillips Oppenheim's 'Black Box.' The Pathe Gazette and war pictures were extremely good, and there was a very jolly '…

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-18 - 1916-09-18
Summary:

On Sep 18, grand comedy and band night: 'Pickwick Papers,' 'Bunny,' and 'Wiffles,' Keystone and other comics; band of the 18th infantry will play; on Sep 20 and 21, a grand naval variety night.

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-26
Summary:

The entertainment which is to be given under the auspices of the St. John Ambulance Brigade at the Victoria Theatre on October 12, in aid of the Joint Fund of the St. John Ambulance Association and the British Red Cross Society. The entertainment will be under the distinguished patronage of H. E…

11
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-10-06 - 1916-10-12
Summary:

In aid of the joint fund of 'Our Day,' which is to be devoted in throughout the empire to raising money for the British Red Cross Society by the St. John Ambulance Brigade at the Victoria Theatre, details included.

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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-01-09
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre, during the past few nights, the main attraction has been the opening instalments of the new serial: 'The Iron Claw,' a piece which furnishes thrills and sensations without stint. The new war pictures and Pathe Gazette are quite up to their usual good standard,…

13
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-20 - 1917-02-21
Summary:

On Feb 20, 13th and 14th episodes of 'Greed'; on Feb 22, 'Father John' in 3 parts; on Feb 23, 'Via Wireless.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-22 - 1917-02-23
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 pm and for 1 night only, the rag picker of Paris after the story by Felix Pyatt, 'Father John' in 3 reels; on Fri and for 3 nights only, Pathe's Gold Rooster play 'Via Wireless' in 4 parts, a production which will please everybody, enormous success in…

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-02-22
Summary:

Tonight, the dramatic three-part film 'Father John' will be shown at the Victoria Theatre. For Race Week, the Victoria advertises a special attraction 'Dare-Devil Martell,' the 20th Century mid-air marvel, and Abbott, the Great Ventriloquist, with his talking doll Joe. Both…

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-13 - 1917-12-15
Summary:

On Dec 14, Pathe's great serial, featuring Molly [sic] King in the 'Mystery of the Double Cross' [sic], 3rd and 4th episodes 'An Hour to Live' and 'Kidnapped'; interesting: 'Pathe's American Gazette, 'John Bull's Sketch Book' [sic],…

17
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-07-08
Summary:

The Ginks' opened a bright season at the Victoria Theatre last night and delighted all who witnessed their program. Mr. Billy Watson, Miss Violet Harley, and Miss Jeanie James all gave attractive performances. In connection with 'The Ginks,' there were some cinematograph films,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-10-14
Summary:

A large number of people gathered at the Victoria Theatre last night and were treated to such a bright and engaging show that there are no doubt good houses will be the order at this popular place of entertainment during the stay of Mr. M. C. Theresas and his two charming lady helpers. This…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-20
Summary:

The Silver Girl' is the seventh of Pathe's extra selected star photo-plays, which the Victoria Theatre management is showing tomorrow night. 'The Silver Girl' introduces that sterling character actor, Frank Keenan, in yet another new type of character. We saw him as a…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-08-29
Summary:

The entertainment which the clever band of artists advertising themselves as 'The Globe Trotters' will give at the Victoria Theatre, on Monday night, is of a merry and bright description. Mr. Dick Norton, the manager of the company, is a very versatile comedian. He will particularly…