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: 1913-01-24
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company again staged 'The Speculators' (at Victoria Theatre). Tonight, a double bill is promised – 'The Bullfighters' and 'Three of a Kind.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-23
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company staged 'The Speculators' at Victoria Theatre. Messrs. Le Blane, F. Vack, and C. Chase, Mr. Reach and Miss Gertrude St. Clair did well in their parts.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-25
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company staged two short musical comedies at the Victoria Theatre last night. Messrs Le Blane, Vack, Burgess, Miss Gertrude St. Clair, Miss Teddy Martin and Miss Eugenie Le Blane did well in their parts. The songs and choruses were as good as ever.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-22
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company again staged 'A Day at the Races' last night at the Victoria Theatre. Mr. Carlton Chase, Miss Eugenie Le. Blane, Miss Gertrude Sinclair [sic], Mr. Harry Burgess and Messrs. Vack and Le Blane all did well in their parts. Tonight, the company will present '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-27
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company presented 'Spedelbounder's Dream' at the Victoria Theatre last night. Mr. Vack and Mr. Le Blane kept the audience in a good, steady laugh throughout and Miss Eugenie Le Blane, Miss St. Clair and Miss Martin were as entertaining as ever. Tonight, this will…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-21
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company staged 'A Day at the Races' last night at the Victoria Theatre. Messrs. Frank Vack, Bert Le Blane, Carlton Chase, Dave Nowlin, Harry Burgess, Miss Teddy Martin, Miss Queen Herman, and Miss Gertrude St. Clair were in the show. It will be repeated tonight.

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-21
Summary:

The Hughes Musical Comedy Company fully upheld their reputation as entertainers last evening in their presentation at the Victoria Theatre of 'A Day at the Races.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-01
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company again presented 'The Grafters' (at the Victoria Theatre) last night and there will be another chorus girls contest tomorrow night.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-04-17
Summary:

World Theatre will be screening 'The Rejected Woman' on Sunday next for a four days' run. The film features Alma Rubens and Conrad Nagel. The story is written by John Lynch and the film is directed by Albert Parker. The film includes scenes from Canada and New York. The principals…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-16
Summary:

The booking for the opening performance of the Hughes Company opened this morning at the Moutrie's. The repertoire for the short season, commencing at the Victoria Theatre next Sunday night is offered.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-03-15
Summary:

A highly successful season is in store for the Hughes Musical Comedy Company at the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-03-21
Summary:

Another good house greeted the production of 'In Society' by the Hughes Musical Comedy Company at the Victoria Theatre last night. A treat is promised tonight in 'Two Men from Japan,' which is described as an eminent mirth-producer. By special request the 'Texas Tommy…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-18
Summary:

The Hughes Musical Comedy Company opens a short season at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow (Sunday) evening, when they will produce 'The Grafters.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-29
Summary:

The Hughes Musical Comedy Co. staged 'The Grafters' at the Victoria Theatre last night. The first act was marred by Miss Clark of the chorus breaking her forearm. The second act of the chorus girls' contest was the principal feature. The winners were Miss Club and Miss Phillips…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-26
Summary:

It will take the Hongkong public a very long time to be tired of the Hughes Musical Comedy Company. Their performance filled up the Victoria Theatre every night.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-01-22
Summary:

There was hardly an empty seat at the Victoria Theatre last evening, when the Hughes Musical Comedy Company gave a repeat performance of 'A Day at the Races' [sic].

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Headline: Local
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-01-22
Summary:

The Hughes Comedy Company again staged 'A Day at the Races' last night (at the Victoria Theatre).

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-10-03
Summary:

Mrs. Rudolph Hughes, the wife of a well-known writer the Pacific Mail s. s. President Wilson, visited Hongkong on Saturday. Her husband has contributed to the 'Red Book' and is the author of 'Souls for Sale.' He is now engaged in writing a serial entitled 'Within the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-02-03
Summary:

Mr. Hughes will host a contest among the amateurs at the Victoria Theatre tonight to see which was really the best 'Artiste.' The Hughes Comedy Company will have their last performance tomorrow night before leaving for Manila and Australia. They presented 'The Bullfighters'…