A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-06-29
Summary:

The magnificent new film showing the aviation race meeting in which two French Ministers were seriously wounded and one killed is to be exhibited at the Victoria Theatre tonight, as well as the film showing the funeral procession of M. Berteaux.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-07 - 1911-08-07
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. Grand matinee at 4:30 p.m. for British troops, wives and families. Men of H. M. Fleet and to the public. Coronation film will be exhibited and The Donnelly Family will appear.

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-14
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is presenting a special feature for Miguel Scherbellis and M. Fourllier challenged Scherbellis in a wrestling contest.

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-07-17
Summary:

At M. Fournier's opening night at the Victoria, there was quite a good attendance and the great French athlete's performance was watched with breathless interest and unqualified admiration.

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-02-04 - 1915-02-08
Summary:

Performance by McClements, Miss Irene Delmer, M. H. Kenyon Slade; Films screenings including 'Mills of the God' (3 parts); Coming film: 'Famtomas' (3 parts) and 'The Last Term'

6
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-03-26 - 1915-03-26
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Tears of Repentance', 'A Fourfooted Waif', 'A Game of Poker' (Keystone comic) and 'Sheriff's Daughter'; Screening of Pathe's Gazette; Coming film: 'Rocombole'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-03-27 - 1915-03-29
Summary:

Films screenings including 'The Tears of Repentance', 'A Fourfooted Waif', 'A Game of Poker' (Keystone comic) and 'Sheriff's Daughter'; Screening of Pathe's Gazette; Coming film: 'Rocombole'

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-08-05 - 1915-08-07
Summary:

On Aug 6, our grand new exclusive 'A Queen's Love,' a drama of court life in 3 parts with superb scenes and enthralling incidents, and perfect acting of Mlle. Robiune and M. Alexandre and others from Pathe's studios; also Sherlock Holmes in 'The Musgrave Ritual';…

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-05
Summary:

A Queen's Love' is shown at the Victoria Theatre. It is a perfect study and the scene shown at the Persian Garden Fete is striking. The drama is sustained by celebrated Pathe players Mile Robinne, M. Alexandre, M. Signoret and Mme Massart.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-06 - 1915-08-06
Summary:

Films screenings including 'A Queen's Love' (3 parts) and 'Sherlock Holmes in The Musgrave Ritual'; Screening of Pathe's Gazette and Keystone Comics

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-07 - 1915-08-09
Summary:

Films screenings including 'A Queen's Love' (3 parts) and 'Sherlock Holmes in The Musgrave Ritual'; Screening of Pathe's Gazette and Keystone Comics

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-07
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – Mr. J. J. Blake wrote a reply to 'Vox.' – 'There are however limits to film reproduction here which he is probably not aware of. The picture he alludes to and many others equally as informative regarding the war cannot be obtained here for love nor…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-17
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The spectator mentioned a ridiculous fact in the Victoria Theatre. Every time the British or Allied Forces are screened, the small naive orchestra under a 'celebrated Musical Director' carefully and with great animation, plays the Austrian March '…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-06
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – The proceeds of the Variety Entertainment held at the Victoria Theatre amounted to about $850. The committee tenders their sincere thanks to those who contributed.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-24 - 1916-04-24
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Hypocrites', presented by M. H. Newman, featuring Courtenay Foote

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-25 - 1916-04-25
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Hypocrites', presented by M. H. Newman

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-26
Summary:

Hypocrites' has created a sensation with its story about the hypocrisy in the church and will appear at the matinee. The first series to be screened by Mr. M. Newman. Film synopsis included.

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-27 - 1916-04-27
Summary:

Film screening of 'On the Belgian Battlefields' at Victoria Theatre, presented by M. H. Newman; 25% of gross takings will be handed over to War Charities

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-04-28
Summary:

The war picture shown at the Victoria Theatre by Mr M. Newman was appreciated by a large audience. 25 percent of gross takings were devoted to the Bandage Fund drew many to the theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-22
Summary:

To the Editor S. C. M. Post – A letter complained that the orchestra should give the audience a little civilized music. Occasionally, the audience was treated to a good selection, but it doesn't last long, for, at a change of pictures, the orchestra at once seized their opportunity and…