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: 1908-08-24
Summary:

At the Alexandra Cinema-Theatre on Saturday evening a very large and enthusiastic audience gathered to witness the farewell performances of Miss Violet Russel and Little Thelma, who have had just concluded a two months' successful engagement with the management of the above theatre.…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1911-05-01
Summary:

A feast of good things is at present being provided to patrons of the Empire Cinematograph. Signorina Salvati appears in an amusing laughing song, while Miss Irma La Pomme and Mlle. Bascans contribute pleasing songs. Sr. Falanto's fine rich voice nightly evokes applause.

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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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Headline: Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-26
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre has been undergoing a process of redecoration and now looks extremely smart. The Christmas matinee was a very great success. At night the house was fairly well filled, and the Band of the 18th Infantry was in attendance. A splendid programme was provided, which included two…

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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: 1917-11-21
Summary:

Mlle. Sterlicg will appear at the Victoria Theatre. Her repertoire includes classic and antique dances.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-22
Summary:

Mlle. Marie Louise Sterling, whom the programme announced as having been a premiere dance use at the Grand Opera House, Paris, was the principal attention at the Victoria Theatre last night, when she commenced a four nights' engagement. There was a fairly large audience. The pictures shown…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-22
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre, Mlle. Marie Louise Sterlicg made her first appearance last evening. The classical dances were especially enjoyed.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-11-24
Summary:

Mlle. Marie Louise Sterling continues her season at the Victoria Theatre, and the opportunity of seeing this talented classical dancer should not be missed. In addition to this attraction, the Victoria is showing a special Golden Rooster film, entitled 'Sunshine and Gold.' This picture…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-24
Summary:

Mlle. Marie Louise Sterlicg gave further dances at the Victoria Theatre. The chief item of the pictures was 'Sunshine and Gold,' starring Baby Marie Osborne. Other films were 'Annals of the War' and 'How Jim won his Valentine.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-26
Summary:

A splendid programme has been arranged by the management of Victoria Theatre for the grand concert to be given there in aid of Heather Day Fund. Dance performance by Mlle. Louise Sterling. Booking at the Anderson Music Co.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-11-27
Summary:

A successful concert was held at the Victoria Theatre last evening. New items were provided by Mr. White and Mr. Adams. A new comedy song was sung and singers were greatly applauded. Performances by Mlle. Louise Sterling, Pipers McEwen, McGregor, Jack Straw.

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-03-08
Summary:

There was a good house at the Victoria Theatre last night when an 8-part drama entitled 'Neutral Rays' was screened, after which the Fredony Vaudeville Company entertained those present with other dance and music programme performed by Mlle Leona and Asta Ericksen.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-03-10
Summary:

Enthusiastic audiences nightly view the performance of Fredony and his talented Company at the Victoria Theatre. Tonight's programme will include new numbers by Miss Asta Ericksen and Mlle Leona. A selected Picture Programme will be screened in addition.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-11-15
Summary:

The scheme of raising a Hongkong Fund for the relief of the war devastated areas of France, which was initiated a few weeks ago. On Monday, 1st December, Mlle H. Van Der Flier gives a lecture at the theatre Royal illustrated with motion pictures taken at the various battlefronts. Furthermore,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-12-02
Summary:

In aid of the Hongkong Fund for Devastated France, a lecture was given at the Treatre [sic] Royal last night by Mlle. Van der Flier. Owing to the inclement weather there was only a moderate attendance. There's a detail description of the lecture. A splendid series of pictures taken from…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-12-02
Summary:

The Theatre Royal was well filled last evening when Mlle. Van der Flier lectured on 'Refugee Work in Holland' on behalf of the Hongkong Fund for the Devastated Villages of France and for Belgian widows and orphans. The lecture was under the patronage of H.E. the Governor, H.E. Vice-…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-05
Summary:

There had been rumours that a serious accident had befallen Pearl White, the American Kinema star, and when it was found that they were divested of truth her admirers breathed freely. French actress Mlle. Delysia also mentioned.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1921-08-29
Summary:

A bright and entertaining programme is offered at the Kowloon Theatre, including 'Mr. Fix-It' starring Douglas Fairbanks. While Hongkong Amusements Ltd. has secured three entertainers from the Folies Bergere, the famous Paris comedy theatre. In a novelty act entitled 'Le Globe d…