A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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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…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-14
Summary:

General Sir Horace Smith-Dorrien has made an appeal 'to certain theatrical managers to endeavour to raise the tone of performances they prepare for the public, especially for the younger members of our fighting profession. He also gave some comments on good and bad theatres, music halls and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-29
Summary:

The Bijou Theatre announces that the 13th and 14th episodes of an interesting naval film 'The Secret of the Submarine' are now showing. Also, comedies included 'Killing Horace' and 'Across the Hall' will be shown together with good comic pictures. Tonight the…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-01-18
Summary:

Practically every seat in the Victoria Theatre was occupied when Mr. Horace Goldin and his Illusionists Company presented a series of mysteries of excellence and originality rarely seen in the Colony. Miss Barbara Barrington performed singing and cinematograph pictures of which embodied a…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-22
Summary:

A pleasing change in entertainment is promised at the Victoria Theatre. Mr Horace Goldin opens on the 29th inst. and a feature of his show was very popular.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-25
Summary:

Horace Goldin opens at the Victoria Theatre. There are a thousand contrivances brought into play. The audiences were spellbound by his performance.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-01-28
Summary:

Horace Goldin, the famed illusionist and his company are to open at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow for five days only. He is supported by Miss Babington, a charming artist, who is his chief assistant.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-28
Summary:

Horace Goldin and his company are to open at the Victoria Theatre for five days. He is supported by Miss Barbara Babington to create a night's entertainment.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-30
Summary:

Horace Goldin and his company, assisted by Barbara Babington, gave their opening performance. Goldin gave a great variety of tricks and some of them are novel. A matinee will be given on Saturday afternoon.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-31
Summary:

There was crowded attendance at Horace Goldin's performance, assisted by Babara Babington. The programme was lengthy and began with the screening of a film 'The Great Secret' including a lightning programme of impersonations of famous conjurors.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-01
Summary:

Another good audience greeted Horace Goldin and his company with Barbara Babington, and all were delighted with the programme. A film depicting Charlie Chaplin was also shown.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-10-25
Summary:

The Devil Stone,' an extraordinary photoplay in five parts, produced by Cecil B. de Mille, is showing at the Hongkong Theatre to large houses. The play features the famous actress Geraldine Farrar in the leading role. Miss Farrar is supported by a notable cast, including Wallace Raid, Tully…

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Headline: Kowloon Theatre
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-09-19
Summary:

In 'A Broadway Cowboy' the Jesse D. Hampton-Pathe feature at the Kowloon Theatre today, William Desmond starred as the lead role while the story is written by Byron Morgan.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1921-12-28
Summary:

Mr. H. W. Ray writes: The solution of the little puzzle given in the last issue is 'Nazimova in the Brat,' which picture will be screened at the Coronet Theatre on Saturday. Correct solutions were received from Messrs Luis M. Ozorio, L. C. Bristow, J. Montalto, F. X. da Silva, and J. H…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1923-01-11
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-05-21
Summary:

Three of the more serious dramas in the Courtneidge-Holloway Company's repertoire have been chosen for presentation during their three nights' session at the Star Theatre in Kowloon. Their opening piece will be Sir Arthur Pinero's famous drama 'The Second Mrs. Tanqueray,…