A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1918-10-23
Summary:

Mr. P. A. Rosario and his happy band of 'stunts' could not have wished to have seen a larger house than that at the Victoria Theatre last night. The 'Stunts' led off with that very amusing farce 'My Lord in Livery' the theme of which is familiar to many, but which…

2
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-05 - 1919-06-10
Summary:

Hands Up,' episode 7 'Tossed into the Torrent,' episode 8 'The Fatal Jewels.' Performance by Phyllis Faye, the best known and young Australian star in catchy songs. Harold Lloyd in 'Why Pick on Me?' Matinee: 'The Kidnapped Heiress' and Keystone comics…

3
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-05
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is offering a new attraction tonight, when Miss Phyllis Faye, described as 'Australia's Panto Star,' will open a brief season. Miss Faye has been at the Lyric Theatre, Manila, for some weeks, having had a most successful season. She is now on a world tour. Her…

4
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-09 - 1919-06-09
Summary:

Sensational fire dance from 'Empress of Asia' by Phyllis Faye at the Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-09
Summary:

A great attraction tonight at the Victoria Theatre will be a sensational fire dance by Miss Phyllis Faye, the well-known Australian danseuse and artist. Miss Faye has made a great name in Australia by this and other feats and tonight she should earn additional laurels. In addition to the fire…

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-10
Summary:

Seldom has an individual artist scored such a triumphant success in Hong Kong as Miss Phyllis Faye, the well-known Australian danseuse. Last night the Victoria Theatre was absolutely packed. It may be remarked in passing that bumper houses have been secured ever since Miss Faye made her…

7
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-11
Summary:

Miss Phyllis Faye is giving a matinee fare-well performance tomorrow at the Victoria Theatre. She will sing songs and give the fire dance, followed by a ballet, etc.

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-06-23
Summary:

On Wednesday, at the matinee, the Victoria Theatre management is putting on 'Cupid by Proxy,' a picture which has an instantaneous appeal to all lovers of little folks. The principal characters are this photoplay are children, with the world famous little Marie Osborne in the title…

9
Headline: World Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-06 - 1923-10-06
Summary:

Beginning, Sunday, 7th, Frank Mayo in 'The Bolted Door' with Phyllis Haver and Nigel Barry [sic].

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-10-08 - 1923-10-09
Summary:

Mon. 8th & Tue. 9th October at 5.15 & 9.15 p.m., 'The Bolted Door,' starring Frank Mayo, Phyllis [sic] & Nigel Barry [sic]. Usual prices. Booking at the Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1923-12-20
Summary:

Today, Coronet Theatre will be showing the six-reel Mack Sennett attraction 'A Small Town Idol.' Although, the picture is a comedy, it contains as much story as in an average drama. The cast includes Ben Turpin, Phyllis Haver and Marie Prevost.

12
Headline: The Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-05-03 - 1924-05-05
Summary:

Tomorrow at 6 & 9.15 at the Star, Charles Ray in 'Nineteen & Phllis,' a First National attraction. Also, Pathe Review. May 3 Remarks: Chaplin Comedy. May 5 Remarks: Baby Peggy Comedy.

13
Headline: The Coronet
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-07-17 - 1924-07-22
Summary:

Commencing tomorrow, 'The Sheik,' with Agnes Ayres and Rudolph Valentino, a George Melford production, a Paramount picture. July 17-18 Remarks: Illustration included. July 18-19 & 21 Remarks: Commencing today at 5.15 and 9.15 p.m. only. Increased prices, $2 and $1. At 2.30 & 7.…

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Headline: Star
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1925-12-17 - 1925-12-18
Summary:

Today till Saturday, Goldwyn presents 'The Christian,' adapted from the famous novel and play by Sir Hall Caine with Richard Dix, Mae Busch, Gareth Hughes, Phyllis Haver and Mahlon Hamilton, directed by Maurice Tourneur. Illustration and film review included.