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: 1911-05-05 - 1911-05-08
Summary:

The pioneer hall of the colony (Des Voeux Road Central, Opposite Central Market). 2 performances on 7:15 to 9 and 9:15 to 11:30 p.m. Grand change of programme. New films include 'Ruth and Boaz,' 'The Wrong Door' by Max Linder, 'The Veil of Happiness,' a Chinese…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-09-05
Summary:

The two American artistes, Bayle and Patsy, are still pleasing their audiences at the Victoria. Another important item on the programme was a powerfully dramatic film entitled 'Redemption.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-09-06 - 1912-09-13
Summary:

2 performances 7.15 and 9.15, matinees on Saturdays at 4.30 and Sundays at 6.00; a big hit of the American's favourites Bayle and Patsy; a grand success of the eminent electrical cartoonist Ed. Hill, a high novelty in Hongkong.

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Headline: Victoria Hall
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-07 - 1912-09-14
Summary:

Two performances at 7.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m.; Magnificent films and performance by Bayle and Patsy and electrical cartoonist Ed. Hill

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-09-14 - 1912-09-21
Summary:

Two performances nightly, the great film 'Tom Butler'; great success of Baley and Patsy; debut at matinee on Sunday, 15th, 6 p.m. of the great acrobats; The Solotoroffs.

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Headline: Victoria Hall
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-16 - 1912-09-17
Summary:

Two performances nightly. Showing 'Tom Butler' and performance by Bayle and Patsy

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Headline: Victoria Hall
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-18 - 1912-09-21
Summary:

Two performances nightly.Magnificent films and performance by Dayle and Patsy and Solotoroffs

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-12
Summary:

Last night in the benefit performance at the Victoria, H.E. the Governor, Lady May and the Misses May were present for a little while, as were also H.E. Major General Kelly with Mrs. and Miss Kelly, Commodore Anstruther, the French Consul and Miles. Liebert and a large number of officers of both…

9
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-14
Summary:

The picture 'In the King's Service' was screened in Victoria Theatre, the proceeds of which are devoted to the Prince of Wales' Fund. The local artistes Mr A. J. England and Alexander Miller's rendering 'Land of Hope and Glory' was forced to respond to demands…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-10-03
Summary:

A fine selection of pictures was shown last night at the Victoria. Havildar Subah Singh's cornet solo was good. The Dares, Mrs. Bacon, Mrs. Mears, Mr. Lyth, Mr. Miller, Mr. England, Mr. Grimble, Mr. N.W. Stevens, and Mr. Harry all performed. These entertainments are for the Prince of Wales…

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-11-03
Summary:

Friday night is a big Red Cross Night at the Bijou Theatre. The principal film to be shown is 'The Lion Tamer's Revenge.' Miss May Clarke and Mr. E. Miller are the artistes to appear.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-28 - 1916-10-14
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'The Red Circle' in 14 episodes, featuring Ruth Roland and Frank Mayo

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-28
Summary:

The theatre secured the rights to show a Pathe movie, entitled 'The Red Circle.' The story is written by the famous author Mr. Albert Payson Terhune, starring Miss Ruth Roland.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-17 - 1916-07-18
Summary:

Coming screening of Pathe's 'The Red Circle' (1st & 2nd episode) featuring Ruth Roland and Frank Mayo and the special war pictures 'The Battle of the Somme'

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-20 - 1916-10-21
Summary:

Screening of Pathe's 'The Red Circle' (1st & 2nd episode) featuring Ruth Roland and Frank Mayo and the special war pictures 'The Battle of the Somme'

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-10 - 1916-11-13
Summary:

Screening of 'The Red Circle' (7th & 8th episodes) featuring Ruth Roland, Prince in 'Wiffles and His Money Box' and War Gazette; Coming film: 'The Defence of Verdun'

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-11-24 - 1916-11-25
Summary:

Screening of 'The Red Circle' (11th & 12th episodes) featuring Ruth Roland, 'The Great War, 1914-16' (With the Serbian Army) and Comics

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-13
Summary:

A Matrimonial Martyr' the new film due to be shown at the Victoria Theatre next Friday was produced for Messrs. Pathe by the Balboa Company at its open-air studios in California; and so perfect was the photography and so exquisite the outdoor scenes of California, the film was sent to Paris…

19
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-12-14 - 1916-12-16
Summary:

On Dec 15, the magnificent Gold Rooster play, featuring Ruth Roland of Red Circle fame in the 'Matrimonial Martyr,' a ripping coloured comedy in 5 parts; The Great War (series D.5); 'Chasing the Submarine'; 'Pathe's British Gazette'; 'Pokes and Jabs in One…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-12-15 - 1916-12-15
Summary:

Screening of 'Martrimonal Martyr' featuring Ruth Roland of Red Circle, 'The Great War (Series D5)' (Chasing the Submarine), 'The Pathe's British Gazette', 'Pokes and Jabs in One Busy Day', 'He Wouldn't Stay Down' and 'In the…