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: 1911-09-01
Summary:

Messrs Ramos and Ramos, the proprietors of Victoria Theatre, have just concluded arrangements for the exhibition of the animated picture Gazette of Pathé Freres which will be quite a new thing in Hongkong. Gazette is an ordinary film showing the latest happenings from all over the world. A…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-01 - 1911-09-05
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The finest and coolest hall in the colony. Monster picture programme. Pathe's animated gazette. Ethel Preston and Ricado are coming.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-09 - 1911-09-09
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. The great film, 'The Fall of Troy,' for a few nights only. Performance by Huxham Trio on Monday. Pathe Freres animated gazette 'Cardiff Dock Strike' on Tuesday. Last few performances by Miss Lynda Davis.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-09-12 - 1911-09-20
Summary:

Performers: Great Huxham Trio; and Pathes Animated Gazette

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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: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-09-29
Summary:

A complete change of programme is announced in connection with the Victoria Theatre tonight, when the films to be presented are all new. Altogether some 82 films have arrived and will be presented during the course of the next week or so. The programme for tonight includes comic film 'The…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-13
Summary:

A very fine film, of particular interest to Scotch people, based on the great novel 'Auld Robin Gray,' will be included in the change of programme at the Victoria Theatre tonight. It is no less than 700 feet long and is a splendid specimen of dramaturgy. Pathe's animated Gazette…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-12-05
Summary:

Victoria Theatre: Amongst the many new films at the Victoria Theatre is that of Pathe's Animated Gazette showing pictures of world-wide events. It is a really interesting film and illustrates at a glance what would take a considerable time to read. Miss Daisy Lundy maintains her reputation…

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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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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-02-26 - 1913-02-28
Summary:

Films screening of 'The Stolen Favorite' by Nick Winter; News of the day by Pathe Gazette and Gaumont Graphic; Singing performance by Miss Cecile Stephano, Miss Dollie Swift and Miss Violet Bonetta; 7:15 pm pictures only

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Headline: Bijou
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-03-08 - 1913-03-11
Summary:

Tonight at 9.15, all new pictures, dramas and comics; The Latest News (Pathe Gazettes); performance by Bonetta and Stephano; next week, 'Les Miserables' (from the world story of Victor Hugo) will be produced at the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-05 - 1913-09-08
Summary:

Films screening of 'The Madme du Barr's Flirtation' (Pathe coloured picture), 'A Beast at Boy'(in 2 parts), 'Why wouldn't the Piano play', 'Diamond Cut Diamond', 'An Aeroplane Elopement', 'Stripes' and Panoramic '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-05 - 1913-09-08
Summary:

Programme: the beautiful dramatic film (Pathe Coloured picture); The Madame Du Barry's Flirtation in two parts; 'A Beast at Bay'; the comic pictures, 'Why Wouldn't the Piano Play,' 'Diamond Cut Diamond,' 'An Aeroplane Elopement,' and '…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-06 - 1913-09-10
Summary:

Films screening of 'Old Isaacs', 'The Alchemist', 'A Way Woman Have', 'The Long and the Short' and Pathe's Gazette

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-09 - 1913-09-11
Summary:

Films screening of 'A Sister's Love', 'Fate's Buffetings' (2 parts, Pathe coloured), 'A Picture Idol', 'Two Man under the same Kimono', 'The Conjurer's Triumph' (Max Linder) and the Panoramic picture 'Romeby'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-09 - 1913-09-11
Summary:

Programme for 9th, 10th and 11th: dramatic picture, 'A Sister's Love,' 'Fate's Buffettings' (2 parts, Pathe coloured); comic pictures, 'A Picture Idol,' 'Two Men under the Same Kimono,' and 'The Conjurer's Triumph' (Max Linder);…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-09-13
Summary:

A magnificent film entitled 'The Calvary' will be shown at the Victoria Cinematograph on Saturday next; it is a drama of two parts; also a coloured picture from Pathe, and a drama entitled 'The Three Sultans' together with the Gaumont Graphic No. 343 showing the latest events…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-22 - 1913-09-25
Summary:

Tonight 9.15, the magnificent dramatic picture, 'The Carbonari' in two parts, and some exceedingly comic and interesting pictures will be shown; on 26th and 27th Sept, the beautiful Pathe coloured dramatic picture entitled 'Lucretia Borgia' (in two parts).

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-09-27
Summary:

An especially good programme is being offered at the Victoria, including two or three good comics – one by Max Linder; the Gaumont graphic, with a remarkably fine picture of the last Derby; and a historical film. This later is one of the best coloured pictures produced by Pathe Freres. Mr.…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-01-01
Summary:

A cricket match will be played on Hong Kong Cricket Club and the Theatre Royal will be closed. 'Manon Lescaut' is shown at the Victoria. Pathe Gazette and 'That Scamp Ferdinand' will be in the Bijou's New Year offerings.