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: 1911-10-10
Summary:

The management of the Victoria Theatre has engaged Mr Ralph Brown who is walking around the world to appear for two nights only, Wednesday and Thursday, in 'Something New.'

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

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. New and magnificent films. Performance by The Harmonious Huxhams tonight. Debut by Mr Frank Brown on Wednesday for two nights only. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4:30 p.m.

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-11 - 1911-10-12
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. Performance by The Harmonious Huxhams tonight. Debut of Mr Ralph Brown for two nights only. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4:30 p.m. Harris and Vernon are coming.

4
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1912-01-27
Summary:

Miss Lynda Davis, the band of K.O.Y.L.I. and H.M.S. Merlin performed in Victoria Theatre. Mr Clair Brown appeared for the first time in Hongkong and created a favourable impression.

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-28 - 1912-11-30
Summary:

Battle of Vanila,' 'You Kid,' and 'The Triflers' on Sunday and Monday, Dec 1st & 2nd; Tom and Jerry and College Days on Tuesday; 'The Man from Mexico,' 'The Girl and the Jockey' on Wednesday and Thursday; 'My Friend from Australia' on…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-02 - 1912-12-02
Summary:

Tonight: The Triflers (chorus girls contest) on Tuesday; Tom and Jerry and College Days; The Man from Mexico, the Girl and the Jockey on Wednesday & Thursday; My Friend from Australia on Friday; Brown's in Town, Rooms for Rent on Saturday and Sunday. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-03 - 1912-12-03
Summary:

Tonight: Tom and Jerry and College Days; The Man from Mexico, the Girl and the Jockey on Wednesday and Thursday; My Friend from Australia on Friday; Brown's in Town and Rooms for Rent on Saturday and Sunday. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-04 - 1912-12-04
Summary:

Tonight: Uncle's Visit and The Land of Manana; My Friend from Australia on Friday; Brown's in Town, Rooms for Rent on Saturday and Sunday; The Time, the Place and the Girl on Monday. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-05 - 1912-12-05
Summary:

Tonight in a double bill, Uncle's Visit and The Land of Manana, My Friend from Australia on Friday; Brown's in Town and Rooms for Rent on Saturday and Sunday; The Time, the Place and the Girl on Monday. Booking at Moutrie's.

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-08-28
Summary:

There is an extraordinary rush at the Victoria Theatre. Changes of programme now take place every Tuesday, Friday and Sunday. On Friday night a gala performance will be given for the benefit of Prof. Madariaga. Peggy and Rose, the artists, will appear for the first time. 'The Secret of the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-08-29 - 1913-08-29
Summary:

Four magnificent pictures will be screened; Performances by Pedro Madariaga, Kitty Raynor, Olga Montez, Prof Estella, Mr Madariaga, Prof. Gonzalez, Sister Peggy and Rosey

12
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-04 - 1916-09-04
Summary:

On Sep 4, grand comedy & band night: Pathe's great comedy 'Lend Me Your Wife' in 2 parts by Max Linder and John Bunny; 'Wilful Peggy,' a scream; 'The Famous Police Dog,' cartoon; 'Father was a Loafer'; performance by Rowe & Mora.

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-04 - 1916-09-04
Summary:

Grand comedy and band night; Screening of Pathe's Great Comedy 'Lend Me Your Wife', 'See Wilful Peggy', 'The Famous Police Dog' (Cartoon) and 'Father Was a Loafer'; Performance by Dr. Rowe and Mora

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-05 - 1916-09-05
Summary:

On Sep 5, 'The Black Box Mystery' [sic] in 3 parts; performance by Rowe & Mora; comics: 'Wiffles & the Tell-Tale Screen'; 'Wilful Peggy'; 'Dad's Boy'; dramatic: 'Mender of Nets'; interesting: 'Flowers under the Cine's Magic…

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-05 - 1916-09-05
Summary:

Screening of 'Black Box Mystery', Comics: 'Wiffles and the Tell Tale Screen', 'Wilful Peggy', 'Dad's Boy', 'Emder of Nets' and 'Flowers under the Cines Magic Wand'; Performance by Dr. Rowe and Mora

16
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-06 - 1916-09-06
Summary:

On Sep 5, 'The Black Box Mystery' [sic] in 3 parts; performance by Rowe & Mora; comics: 'Wiffles & the Tell-Tale Screen'; 'Wilful Peggy'; 'Dad's Boy'; dramatic: 'Mender of Nets'; interesting: 'Flowers under the Cine's Magic…

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-06 - 1916-09-07
Summary:

Tonight: Screening of 'Black Box Mystery', Comics: 'Wiffles and the Tell Tale Screen', 'Wilful Peggy', 'Dad's Boy', 'Emder of Nets' and 'Flowers under the Cines Magic Wand'; Performance by Dr. Rowe and Mora

18
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-05-31 - 1917-06-02
Summary:

On June 1, 3rd & 4th series of 'Who's Guilty,' 'The Tangled Web' and 'The Silent Shame'; Pathe's American Gazette and Pathe's British Gazette, 'The Great War'; comics: 'Dizzy Heights & Daring Hearts' (triangle Keystone, 2…

19
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-01 - 1917-06-01
Summary:

Screening of 'Who's Guilty' (3rd & 4th Series), Pathe's British and American Gazettes, 'The Great War', Comics: 'Dizzy Heights & Darling Hearts' and 'The Invisible Thief'; Coming film: 'Peggy'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-06-01 - 1917-06-02
Summary:

Screening of 'Who's Guilty' (3rd & 4th story), British, French and American Gazettes, 'The Great War: Oriental Forces' and Comics; Coming film: 'Peggy'