A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-01-01 - 1913-01-03
Summary:

Screening of The World's News in Pictures including 'Launching of The World's Greatest Warship The 'Iron Duke' at Portsmouth', The Seulling Championship 'Barry versus Durman', Unveiling The Peace Memorial at Brighton 'To Edward, The Peacemaker',…

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Headline: Smoking at the Theatre: 'The Times Have Changed'
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-31
Summary:

Sir Arthur Pinero wants people to be allowed to smoke in theatres, and believe that this is a move that can attract audiences. He described men as 'smoking animals' and talked about the charming smoking moves of Mr. Barries.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-06 - 1914-10-06
Summary:

Film screening of 'Life on the Stage' (3 parts); Douglas and Barry's performance will open shortly

4
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-07 - 1914-10-08
Summary:

Performance by The Great Jansen; Douglas and Barry's performance will open shortly

5
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-09 - 1914-10-09
Summary:

Performance by The Great Jansen; Douglas and Barry's performance will open shortly

6
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-10 - 1914-10-12
Summary:

Performance by The Great Jansen; Coming film 'The Nihilist' (3,000 ft) and performance by Douglas and Barry

7
Headline: South China Morning Post News 1914-10-12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-12
Summary:

The Great Jansen had a short season at the Victoria and was leaving for Shanghai enroute to America. Tomorrow, Douglas and Barry commence a week's engagement and with a selection of films.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-13 - 1914-10-13
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Sold Title' (2,500 ft); Douglas and Barry in attendance

9
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-14 - 1914-10-16
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Sold Title' (2,500 ft); Performance by Douglas and Barry

10
Headline: South China Morning Post News 1914-10-15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-15
Summary:

Miss Hilda Barry and Mr. Rohert Douglas head the bill at the Victoria in a repertory of musical and variety turns. The films include a drama in three parts and a reproduction of the Empress of Ireland disaster.

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-17 - 1914-10-19
Summary:

Film screening of 'A Prisoner in the Harem' (3 parts, 3,000 ft); Douglas and Barry in attendance; Coming film: 'British War Picture'

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1914-10-17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-17
Summary:

Robert Douglas and Hilda Barry head the programme at the Victoria Theatre and the pictures this week are good.

13
Headline: Mr. Robert Douglas: Victoria Theatre – A Veteran of the Stage
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-10-17
Summary:

Mr. Robert W. F. Douglas and Miss Hilda Barry gave a short season at the Victoria Theatre where Mr. Douglas told an old story of youthful trials and hardships.

14
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-10 - 1914-11-10
Summary:

Coming film screening of 'The Great War Pictures' (3 parts, 3,000 ft); Also some new interesting pictures never screened; Douglas and Barry in attendance; Coming film: 'Boys of the Bull Dog Breed' [sic].

15
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-10
Summary:

Friday's Relief Fund performance at the Victoria Theatre included Mr. Harry Ralph and Mr. W. Bassett Cawaey. Mr. Ralph's 'A Voyage of Disaster' monologue was humorous and successful. Performances by Taylor, Haylock, Millar, Palmer, Bombardier McArdle, Douglas and Barry.

16
Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-11 - 1914-11-13
Summary:

Film screening of 'The Great War Pictures' (3 parts, 3,000 ft); Also some new interesting pictures never screened; Douglas and Barry in attendance; Coming film: 'Boys of the Bull Dog Breed' [sic].

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-14 - 1914-11-14
Summary:

Screening of the 'Boys of the Bull Dog Breed' [sic] with the War Pictures; Performances by Douglas and Barry; Coming performance by Miss Hilda Barry

18
Headline: The Cinemas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-14
Summary:

Victoria Theatre: A film showing an excellent series of war pictures occupied the Victoria Theatre, including the British Army and the doings in Belgium. Performances by Mr. Robert Douglas and Miss Hilda Barry; Bijou Scenic Theatre: A new selection of war films commences tonight, including Pathe…

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Headline: Victoria Theatre
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-16 - 1914-11-16
Summary:

Screening of the 'Boys of the Bull Dog Breed' [sic] with the War Pictures; Performances by Douglas and Barry; Coming performance by Miss Hilda Barry

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Headline: South China Morning Post News 1914-11-17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-11-17
Summary:

Mr. Robert Douglas and Miss Barry, who have been appearing at the Victoria Theatre, left today for Manila.