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: 1902-02-20 - 1902-02-22
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. May [sic] Linder's best pictures. Performance by Lyall Sisters. Dancers of 'The Brennons' are coming. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.

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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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Headline: Notice
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-06 - 1913-05-26
Summary:

On and after the 31st May, J. Gonzalez de Bernedo, Manager of the Victoria Theatre, will sever his connection with the firm of Ramos, Ramos, and Co.

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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: 1913-05-29
Summary:

The Dallas Comedy Company opened a short season in Hong Kong at the Victoria Theatre. 'The Thief' is from the French of Henri Bernstein, by Cosmo Gordon Lennox, and abound with big possibilities. Mr. Henry Dallas and Miss May Hallett will play the role of injured husband and erring…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-05-30 - 1913-05-30
Summary:

Dallas Comedy Co. on Friday, 30th May and tomorrow (Saturday) on 31st May. Pictures including 'The Touch of Truth,' 'Lydia and the Parson' and 'A Sister to Assist 'Er.' Booking at Moutries. Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1913-05-31 - 1913-05-31
Summary:

Dallas Comedy Co. tonight on (Saturday) 31st May. Pictures including 'The Touch of Truth,' 'Lydia and the Parson' and 'A Sister to Assist 'Er.' Booking at Moutrie's. Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-11-28
Summary:

Commencing this evening the magnificent and expensive film, 'The Battle of Waterloo' will be screened at the Victoria Theatre. The film has received the most extravagant praise in the newspapers at Home. Booking may be done at Moutries. Special arrangements have been made for the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-12-11
Summary:

It is probable that no film has ever been shown anywhere that created a greater sensation than 'Quo Vadis,' in six parts, which will be shown at the Victoria Theatre shortly. The enterprising management has also arranged for two companion films dealing with Ancient Rome, 'Anthony…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-13 - 1914-05-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the great boxing film Jack Johnson vs Jim Flynn in 9 rounds, also a fine selection of comic pictures; the dramatic picture 'The Black Circle' in 3 parts on May 15; 'The Three Musketeers' for one week only, from the famous novel by Dumas, the greatest critics…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-05-15 - 1914-05-16
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, the dramatic picture 'The Black Circle' (in 3 parts), the latest Gaumont Graphic and some exceedingly comic pictures; the greatest picture ever screened in the annals of cinematography 'The Three Musketeers' will be exhibited on May 18 at 9 p.m. and for 7…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-12
Summary:

Last night in the benefit performance at the Victoria, H.E. the Governor, Lady May and the Misses May were present for a little while, as were also H.E. Major General Kelly with Mrs. and Miss Kelly, Commodore Anstruther, the French Consul and Miles. Liebert and a large number of officers of both…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-14 - 1914-09-14
Summary:

Film screening of 'Turkish Spy' and 'Price Demanded'; Performance by La Belle and Williams; Coming performances by May Clarke

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-14 - 1914-09-14
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, 'The Turkish Spy' and 'The Price Demanded,' two splendid dramatic pictures fo very high standard; performance by Cora & Williams and Miss May Clarke.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-19 - 1914-09-21
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Golden Beetle' (5,000 ft) and comic pictures; Performance by The Australlian artists, The Dares and May Clarke

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-22 - 1914-09-23
Summary:

Film screening of 'Cry of a Stricken Hear' (2,000 ft); The Australlian artists - The Dares in attendance; Coming performance by May Clarke

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-24 - 1914-09-24
Summary:

Film screening of 'Cry of a Stricken Hear' (2,000 ft); The Australlian artists - Dares in attendance; Coming performance by May Clarke

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-01-08
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre has engaged for one night only – Sunday next, January 10, – The eminent cyclists Henry and May, who do some wonderful 'turns on the wheel' performance.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1915-01-08 - 1915-01-09
Summary:

The great military picture 'High Treason' in 4 parts and 4,000 feet long. The fourth series of war pictures in 3 parts and 3,000 feet long. Both will be shown tonight, 8th January. Special performance by Henry & May for one night only on Sunday, 10th January.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-01-08 - 1915-01-09
Summary:

On Jan 8, the best picture programme ever presented to the public when the great military picture 'High Treason' in 4 parts- 4,000 feet long (thrilling & startling) will be screened, this film has been obtained at great expense; also 4th series of War Pictures in 3 parts - 3,000…