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: 1911-08-02 - 1911-08-03
Summary:

The second visit of the Donelly's Family and expert dancer Miss Linda Davis

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-04 - 1911-08-10
Summary:

The second visit of the Donelly's Family and expert dancer Miss Linda Davis

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

At the Victoria Theatre an excellent programme was provided. The Donnellys were, as usual, very pleasing, and a dance by Little Bessie was much appreciated. One of the best pictures was 'The Hobble Skirt,' which excited considerable mirth. Other films depicted an incident from the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-12 - 1911-08-15
Summary:

Entertainment by the Donelly's Family and debut of the expert dancer Miss Linda Davis

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-12
Summary:

Full change of programme will be made tonight at the Bijou and Victoria cinematograph theatres. At the Bijou, Miss Violet Bonetta and Bob Stephenson will present a new sketch. Among the pictures worthy of mention are 'Charles Daix,' 'Ariam and his dog' and 'In a moment…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-16 - 1911-08-16
Summary:

Entertainment by Little Kitty Donelly and the expert dancer Miss Linda 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: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-21 - 1911-08-22
Summary:

Full change of pictures. Performer: Donnelly Family and Miss Lynoa Davis

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-23 - 1911-08-24
Summary:

Hang Pieng Chien Troupe for a few days only. Performer: Miss Lynoa Davis; Full change of pictures

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-25 - 1911-09-11
Summary:

Full change of pictures. Performer: Miss Lynoa Davis

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-08-28
Summary:

Business has been brisk at the cinematograph shows during the past week. At the Victoria Theatre, Miss Lynda Davis, who has become very popular since her arrival in Colony, is still the main attraction in a splendid programme. In the picture line, the programme is very strong indeed. The star…

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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: 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: 1912-01-26
Summary:

The exceptionally strong programme which has been running at the Victoria Theatre during the past week was further strengthened on Wednesday evening when the Lyall Sisters made their first appearance. A splendid programme is promised for tonight, with a performance by Miss Lynda Davis.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-07-15 - 1912-07-16
Summary:

Two performances: Pictures only at 7.15 p.m. & Full programme at 9.15 p.m; Performance by Billy Eldid & Troupe; Returning performance by Miss Addie Leigh

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-07-15
Summary:

Roars of laughter greeted the appearance on Saturday night at the Victoria Theatre of Billy Eldid and his troupe. The mirth-making burlesque of the Johnson-Flynn fight delighted the audience. Miss Addie Leigh is also billed for this week.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-07-17 - 1912-07-17
Summary:

Two performances: Pictures only at 7.15 p.m. & Full programme at 9.15 p.m.; Showing 'The Four Devils' and returning performance by Miss Addie Leigh

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-07-18 - 1912-07-22
Summary:

Two performances: Pictures only at 7.15 p.m. & Full programme at 9.15 p.m.; Showing 'The Four Devils', 'The Murder', 'The Earl of Essex' and returning performance by Miss Addie Leigh

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-07-23
Summary:

Miss Addie Leigh's beautiful voice is making her very popular at the Victoria Theatre. The pictures this week are a selection of rare excellence, and include the awful Titanic disaster, the motor bandits of Paris and a magnificent film depicting the tragic story of 'Romeo and Juliet.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-08-07 - 1912-08-07
Summary:

The great dramatic picture 'A Living Statue' for a few nights only; Performer: Miss Addie Leigh; Coming: 'White Star Liner S.S. Titanic Disaster'