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: 1911-09-01
Summary:

Messrs Ramos and Ramos, the proprietors of Victoria Theatre, have just concluded arrangements for the exhibition of the animated picture Gazette of Pathé Freres which will be quite a new thing in Hongkong. Gazette is an ordinary film showing the latest happenings from all over the world. A…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-03-30 - 1912-04-09
Summary:

Screening of 'Saint George and the Dragon' by Milano Film, and performance by Harry Nellie; Special band nights every Thursday

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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: 1912-04-11
Summary:

The thrilling drama of 'St. George and the Dragon' is being depicted at the Victoria Theatre and the other pictures thrown on the screen are of the best.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-04-29
Summary:

For this evening and tomorrow Mr Stephenson has secured for his popular Bijou Scenic Theatre a really fine set of pictures which all should see. One which has been greeted with rounds of applause is that in which two of the most prominent cinematograph artistes figures, namely Max Linder, the…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-10-09 - 1912-10-10
Summary:

Tonight 9.15 p.m. all new pictures; naval review at spithead King George at Grimsby; 'Indian Pride' (coloured American art drama); 'Off with the Old Love' by good old Nick Winter; Miss Ada Rowley with 'When the fields are white wish daisies'; 'Just the church…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-16 - 1913-05-02
Summary:

The proprietor of the hotel has already spent $12,000 in throughly renovating and refurnishing the premises. A piece of vacant ground adjoining the hotel may convert into an Open-Air Skating Rink, Bowling Alley or Open-Air Cinematograph Show, etc.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-24
Summary:

Mr. James Younge, who looks after the interest of the Dallas Comedy Company is here. Performances with Sir George Alexander's St. James' Theatre play 'The Thief' will begin on Wednesday. The original venue was Theatre Royal and was changed to Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-26
Summary:

Booking for the Dallas Comedy Company's season at the Victoria Theatre opens today at Moutrie's. The performances commence on Wednesday with Sir George Alexander's play from St. James' Theatre 'The Thief.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-28
Summary:

There is a photo of Miss May Hallat. She was introduced as the leading female role of 'The Thief,' by great London Production of Sir George Alexander. Mr. Henry Dallas is to present the performance at Victoria Theatre tonight.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-09
Summary:

A Bioscope Company by Tibetans is being formed in Kalimpong. It has a few interesting films, including those of Coronation of King George, and it intends leaving shortly for Lhasa via Gangtok to give exhibitions at several places. This will be the first introduction of the cinematograph into…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-13 - 1913-09-20
Summary:

5 nights commencing Wed., Sept. 17, matinee Saturday: Geo. Samuels presents the famous Carnegie-Museum, 'Alaska-Siberia Expedition,' motion pictures, 6000 feet of films and 30 explanatory slides, accompanied by an explanatory lecture, two hours of continuous sensation and breathless…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-16
Summary:

The motion picture taken by the Carnegie Museum Alaska-Siberia Expedition will be shown tomorrow night at the Bijou Theatre. The films are new and are about the animal and birdlife in Alaska. Mr. George Samuels explains the various scenes; Film stills included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-18
Summary:

Mr. George Samuel opened a five days engagement at the Bijou last evening exhibiting the Carnegie Alaska-Siberia motion pictures. There are a lot of audiences in the house despite the weather, and the pictures are unusual. The Alaska-Siberia pictures were very popular in Shanghai. The public…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-19
Summary:

Mr. George Samuels presents the Alaska-Siberian film at the Peak Hotel on Monday, September 22, at 9-15 p.m. under the patronage of H. E., the officer administering the Government, Mr. Cland Severn.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-22
Summary:

Mr. Samuel, who bought the Alaska-Siberia film to Hong Kong, will proceed to the Philippines by arrangements from the Kumana Maru where the film will be shown to the pupils in scholastic centres to witness these striking pictures. After a visit to Saigon, Mr. Samuels will return for a short…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-05
Summary:

The need for 'sporting priests' was urged by the music-hall artist, Mr. George Mozart, at a meeting of the Catholic Stage Guild in London. He mentioned it was the duty of Catholics now to produce plays which would be on the highest artistic level with any that the world produced. The…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-18
Summary:

Visitors at the Hongkong Hotel include Mr. W. F. Inglis, of Messrs. Jardine Matheson's (Shanghai) and Mrs. Inglis, Mr. G. Samuels, of moving picture fame, and Mr. E. W. Bauckham, of the Rosenstock Directory.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-17
Summary:

The exact dates for the performances of Miss Maud Allan and the Cherniavsky Brothers in Singapore are February 4, 5, 6 and 7, in the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-02-27
Summary:

Hong Kong has to double-up on the price of theatre tickets, a firm stand might be taken. In Shanghai Maud Allan exhibits for $3 and $5. We could rethink whether we are better off here that we should have been required to pay $6.