A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Victoria Cinematograph
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-12-23
Summary:

The Victoria Cinematograph advertises special programmes for the Christmas week. On the 24th there will be a matinee at 4:30 p.m. when the children attending will each receive a present of a toy. The pictures exhibited by the firm are splendid in detail and are shown with clearness and…

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Headline: Tonight: The Victoria Cinematograph, - Des Voeux Road (Pottinger Street Corner)
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1907-12-23 - 1907-12-31
Summary:

Matinee on 24th 4.30 p.m. Grand presentation of toys for children. Grand programmes during the Xmas season. New Apparatus and Films for sale, at cheap rates.

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Headline: Victoria Cinematograph
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1908-10-30
Summary:

Several instances having come to be notice of the management of the Victoria Cinematograph that persons were attempting to gain admission by means of family tickets which were forged, the management has placed the matter to the police. To celebrate the first anniversary of the opening of…

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1908-10-31
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-10-31
Summary:

A matinee for children will be held in the Victoria Cinematograph today from 3 to 5, entrance being free in celebration of the first year of the Victoria Cinematograph.

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Headline: Victoria Cinematograph.'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-12-29 - 1909-01-01
Summary:

Two performances every night including magnificent comics and dramatic films; Children's mantinee on 1st January 1909

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Headline: Victoria Cinematograph.'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-01-02 - 1909-01-02
Summary:

Two performances every night, with magnificent comic and dramatic films; Children's matinee on every Sunday 4 p.m. with reduction of prices

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Headline: Victoria Cinematograph.'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-01-05 - 1909-01-21
Summary:

Two performances every night, with the beautiful film 'A Journey From The Hong Kong Peak'; Children's matinee on every Sunday 4 p.m. with reduction of prices

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Headline: Victoria Cinematograph
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-01-22 - 1909-02-12
Summary:

Two performances every night; Children's matinee with reduction of prices in aid of the 'Home for the Poor'

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Headline: Cinematograph Shows
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1909-03-22
Summary:

The management of the Alexandra Cinematograph gave free a fine show for the large throng of children at 6 p.m. This Cinematograph is now giving two shows nightly, which are well attended. Performances by Professor Vincent and Miss Rosa Barnes. The Victoria's popularity is still high, and…

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Headline: Victoria Cinematograph
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1909-12-22 - 1909-12-24
Summary:

Premier hall of Hong Kong, Des Voeux Road Central. Change of programme every 2 days. Tonight! The celebrated comedian, Mr W. Lochrane. Coming! Miss Ethel Leslie. On Sunday, grand matinee at 4 p.m. Every children's ticket has a number for a Christmas souvenir.

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Headline: Baden Powell Boy Scouts: Belgian Children's Relief and Blind Soldier's Funds
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-06-05
Summary:

On Saturday, the St. Joseph's College Baden Powell Boy Scouts, assisted by the Fox Patrol of Boy Scout, sold Union Jacks on behalf of the Blind Soldier's Fund. And the Boy Scouts beg to thank the Victoria Cinematograph and the Bijou Cinema Theatre for allowing them to sell flags before…