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: 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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-01-22 - 1918-01-26
Summary:

Short season for five nights only. Performance by Horace Golcing and Barbara Barington in a carnival from 25th January at 9:15 p.m. Price details included. Booking at Anderson's.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-23 - 1918-01-25
Summary:

Short season 5 nights only, beginning 29th January at 9.15 p.m., Horace Goldin, the great royal illusionist, Monarch of Mystery and full company, presenting a series of new sensational spectacular surprises and a carnival of conjuring introducing the old and new. Also, Barbara Babington, England…

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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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-26 - 1918-01-29
Summary:

Commencing 29th January, Horace Goldin, the great royal illusionist and full company. Book now at Anderson's. Prices: $2, $1 and 50 cents. Picture included. January 28 & 29 Remarks: Programme details included.

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

Tomorrow first performance at 9:15 p.m. by Horace Goldin, and his company headed by Barbara Barington. Booking at Anderson's. Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-01-29 - 1918-01-31
Summary:

First performance tonight at 9:15 p.m. by Horace Golcing, and his company headed by Barbara Barington. Films included 'The Indian Rope Trick,' 'From Film to Life,' 'Catching Bullet Shots from Guns,' 'Air Hypnotism' and 'Morocco.' Price details…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-30 - 1918-01-31
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15 p.m., Horace Goldin, the great royal illusionist, Monarch of Mystery and full company, headed by the beautiful Barbara Babington. Programme details included. Special matinee for children on Saturday at 5 p.m. Booking at Anderson's. Prices: $2, $1 and 50 cents.

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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 - 1918-02-04
Summary:

Horace Goldin in a new programme, 3 last nights, Friday, Saturday and Sunday 1st, 2nd and 3rd February. Special for children, Horace Goldin matinee Saturday 4.45 p.m. Extra attraction, Les Darcy v. Smith, a fine motion picture of the celebrated Australian contest, 12 rounds and knock-out.…

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1918-02-01 - 1918-02-02
Summary:

Tonight at 9:15 p.m. by Horace Goldin, and his company headed by Barbara Barington. Films included 'The Indian Rope Trick,' 'From Film to Life,' 'Catching Bullet Shots from Guns,' 'Air Hypnotism' and 'Morocco.' Special matinee for children on…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-02-05 - 1918-02-05
Summary:

Owing to the enormous demand of those who have been unable to see Horace Goldin and his big company during the tremendously successful season just closed, he will give two final performances with an entirely new repertoire. Tonight at 9.15 p.m., children's matinee, reduced prices. Today 4.…