A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Carl Hertz
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-04-05
Summary:

Carl Hertz, with talented Mdlle. D'Alton, continues to attract large audiences at Theatre Royal by their tricks and illusions. A series of pictures were also shown by Cinematograph.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1898-04-06
Summary:

At Theatre Royal, Mr. Carl Hertz, assisted by Mdlle. D' Alton, will present their first complete change of programme. In the cinematograph a complete series of fresh and startling subjects will be shown.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1898-04-16
Summary:

Tonight, Carl Hertz bids good-bye to the Hongkong public. A special farewell programme has been arranged including his latest illusion 'Mephisto's Target,' new tricks, new songs by Mdlle D'Alton and new picture on the Cinematographe [sic], which will include the Queen's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-09-30
Summary:

Special attractions are announced at the Victoria Cinematograph tonight, when the celebrated French artistes, Mdlle. Cecilia and Mons. L. Verard, make their debut. Miss Macdonald, of the Sydney Tivoli, is also appearing. The films are all interesting and entertaining.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-06-05
Summary:

The Alexandra Cinematograph in Zetland Street was very well patronised last night on the occasion of the first appearance in Hong Kong of Mdlle. Felicie, from Paris. An excellent set of moving pictures, comic and otherwise, was exhibited, and the auditorium being well ventilated with electric…

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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.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-03-31
Summary:

Overseas' Club arranged a variety entertainment at the Victoria Theatre. The Club aimed to provide funds for Hongkong beds in Netley hospital. The programme opened with a march played in good style by the Police Reserve Band. Pictures followed, the most interesting being a demonstration of…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-02
Summary:

There is another change of programme at the Victoria Theatre tonight, when the 3rd 'Wallingford' episode will be shown, and also a very fine Film d'Art Company's picture, relating to the present war, entitled 'The Broken Oath.' On Friday 'Love's Frailty,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-08
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is now showing a masterpiece produced by the Film d'Art Italiana, and played by the well-known actress Mdlle. Napierkowska, who showed great talent.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-12-23
Summary:

A grand display of toys, sweets, and a Christmas tree is to take place in the Victoria Theatre on behalf of the children on Christmas Day, at a special matinee at 4 p.m., when a selected film 'The Fortune Hunters' (of 4,500 ft. in 3 parts) will be screened in which the celebrated…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-07
Summary:

Last night, the Fredony, the universal artist, together with his company of entertainers, open his season at the Victoria Theatre. Performances by Mdlle. Leona, Miss Asta Ericksen.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-10
Summary:

This evening at the Victoria a complete change of programme will be submitted by Fredony and his company of entertainers. The Cosmopolitan Symphony will be presented by the Victoria Orchestra under Fredony's direction. Mdlle Leoma and Asta Ericksen will perform dancing and singing. A three…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-03-11
Summary:

Last night, before a crowded house, Fredony and his company of entertainers presented an entirely new programme at the Victoria. Fredony was seen at his best in the Cosmopolitan Symphony in which he impersonated faithfully some of the world's most celebrated composers, such as Gounod,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-11
Summary:

Fredony commanded an excellent audience at the Victoria last night. Performances by Miss Asta Ericksen and Mdlle Leona. The supporting picture programme is an excellent one and the programme will be repeated for two more nights.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-11
Summary:

Fredony again demonstrated his versatility with a complete changed programme, at the Victoria Theatre last night. Miss Asta Ericksen and Mdlle Leona both presented new items in their performance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-14
Summary:

Exceptional entertainment of its kind was the character change act presented by Fredony last night at the Victoria Theatre. Performances by Miss Asta Ericksen, Mdlle Leona, Miss Tessie Turner. The picture programme is an excellent one, a five part picture featuring Gladys Hulette, entitled…

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Headline: Gaby'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-05-03
Summary:

A private view was held in Manchester of a film called 'Gaby,' which is Mdlle. Gaby Deslys. This fancy for winding itself round the personality of a popular artiste is one in which the kinema should not be encouraged to indulge. But this particular and very blatant example of '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-01
Summary:

A reminder is given of the lecture tonight at 9.15 at the theatre Royal in aid of the Hongkong Fund for Devastated France. The lecture will be illustrated by moving pictures of much interest, taken right in the firing line. The bombardment of Antwerp is among them, showing the German shells…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-31
Summary:

Mdlle. Le Roy is appearing at Victoria Theatre tonight.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1922-06-30
Summary:

Secret Service' will be shown at the Star Theatre. Four stage favourites including Mdlle. Germane Hiliber, Mdlle. Lyson Dherlys, Mdlle. Yvonne Dernay and Mons. Majurel, will perform.