A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-06-08
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Cinematograph Theatre has kindly offered to give a free entertainment to the troops in Garrison at 16:30 p.m. on 22nd June (Coronation Day).

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-06-12
Summary:

Mr J. Gonzales de Bernedo, Consul General for Chili in Hongkong, the popular manager of the Victoria Theatre, together with his wife and family, leave for a well-earned holiday in Japan on the 20th inst.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-06-26
Summary:

We are informed by the management of the Victoria Cinematograph that the films of Coronation events will have to be sent to Shanghai for developing on account of climax conditions. There will be no pictures shown till the week after next. A film of the Roman Catholic Cathedral will be taken…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-10
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre is continuing to please the community of Hongkong by obtaining the very best of picture and artists, including the Donnelly Family, Little Kitty and Lynda Davis.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-17
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre has been fortunate in securing the services of Miss Lynda Davis.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-08-18 - 1911-08-18
Summary:

From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. Performance by Little Kitty tonight. Monster programme. Mr James Younge of the Bandmann Opera Co. is the stage manager.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-09-12
Summary:

The farewell performance of Miss Lynda Davis at the Victoria Theatre attracted an excellent audience. There was a capital selection of pictures. The Huxham Trio are now catering for the pleasure of the patrons. The management has secured the agency of the well-known 'Pathe Animated Gazette…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-10
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre has engaged Mr Ralph Brown who is walking around the world to appear for two nights only, Wednesday and Thursday, in 'Something New.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-19
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre has been fortunate in securing the services of two fine dancers as Harrison and Vernon.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-11-14
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre is sparing no pains or expense in placing the best possible talent before the public of Hongkong, and it is gratifying to note that their efforts are meeting with such signal success. The latest addition to this music hall is Miss Daisy Lundy who has…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-12-09
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre is to be congratulated on their enterprise in obtaining such a remarkably fine film as 'Fifty Years Ago,' which was screened for the first time at the performance last night. The film, which is over 2,000 feet in length, won the grand prize of 25,…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-12-15
Summary:

A picture of considerably more than passing interest is to be shown at the Victoria Theatre tonight when Messrs Ramos and Ramos will present the grand film showing the latest war events in Tripoli. This picture has been specially sent out for the Victoria Theatre and patrons will no doubt…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-12-21
Summary:

The programme at the Victoria Theatre includes one of those star pictures which the management has been screening regularly. The film which is run in two parts depicts the siege of Calais, the most interesting stage in the hundred years war. The characters are taken by well-known continental…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-01-15
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre has been fortunate in securing the film depicting the contest for the world's lightweight boxing championship between Battling Nelson and Ad. Wolgast. The film which is over 4000 feet in length is very clear and shows every movement of the men during…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-03-06
Summary:

The Brennans, world's champion clog dancers, and the Quealeys are proving centres of attraction to large houses at the Victoria Theatre. In addition to these splendid entertainers, the management provides excellent and up-to-date moving pictures which are always greatly enjoyed.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-03-13
Summary:

Hongkong is in danger of being spoilt just now, in the way of entertainments. There is no lack of choice, and the standard may be set down as uniformly high. Until the weekend, every evening may be spent at the University without fear of proving tedious. On Friday night, the Theatre Royal should…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-01
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre has arranged for weekly band nights on Thursday, when, in addition to the picture show, the band of the 1st K.O.Y.L.I. will play special programmes. Last night there was exhibited the most sensational film of the current year, the legendary masterpiece,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-09
Summary:

The sum of £67. 13s. 5d. has been sent by Messrs. Ramos and Ramos to the Lord Mayor of London in aid of the Mansion House Titanic Relief Fund. This sum was realised at the recent entertainment at the Victoria Theatre on behalf of the Titanic Fund. The management of the Victoria announces the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-07-29
Summary:

Come early and avoid the crush, is the announcement that the Victoria Cinematograph is now compelled to make. No doubt the excellent pictures put on by the management accounts for the rush. The new films 'The Bandits of Paris' and 'Attacked by a Lion' were on the bill last…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-27
Summary:

The management of the pretty Victoria Theatre has just gone to considerable expense in renovating. The building has been thoroughly cleaned throughout with Hall's Distemper and the comfort of patrons is ensured during the coming months. This enterprising firm has booked first-class artists…