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: 1913-11-27
Summary:

At the New Gallery Kinema, Regent Street, recently a private view was given of the film entitled 'Sixty Years a Queen,' an all-British production illustrating the life of Queen Victoria. Mr. W. Barker, principal of the Barker Motion Photography (Limited), the producers of the film,…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-09
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre gave a good programme last night, including fine backwoods scenes and a very long and highly dramatic French film entitled 'Queen of Carmague.' Miss Nora Moore sang.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-09-02
Summary:

Last night splendid films were shown at the Victoria Theatre, the most notable being the unveiling of the Queen Victoria Memorial in London, the Naval Review at Spithead and the investiture of the Prince of Wales at Carnarvon. This picture show will be on for a few days only.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-05
Summary:

There was a large attendance at the Victoria Theatre at a benefit concert in aid of the Lord Kichener Memorial Fund. All items were greatly enjoyed and several pictures including the 'The Victoria Cross' were shown. Performance by Mr. Hatton, Messrs King and Gray, Mr. T. W. Mackay,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-29
Summary:

Messrs. Pathe Phono Cinema Chine has received a magnificent film depicting in all details the recent visit to Paris of King George and Queen Mary.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1914-05-30
Summary:

The magnificent reception accorded their Majesties the King and Queen, on their official visit to President Poincaire in Paris and the capital's lavish decorations, form the subject of a specially prepared film by the Pathe Freres Cinema, Ltd. The film arrived at the Cinema's Hongkong…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-29 - 1916-07-29
Summary:

Screening of 'Sixty Years A Queen'; Also 'The Horse Thief' (Keystone) and 'Harry's Gazette'; Tonight a full band will be attendance

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-07-28 - 1916-07-28
Summary:

Screening of 'Sixty Years A Queen'; Also 'The Horse Thief' (Keystone) and 'Harry's Gazette'; tomorrow night a full band will be attendance

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-16
Summary:

Queen's College will celebrate peace on Friday, the programme including an entertainment at the Victoria Theatre, bathing at the C.R.C. pier and amusements at the Ming Yuen Gardens.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1923-01-13
Summary:

London, Dec 7 – 'The Virgin Queen,' featuring Lady Diana Manners under the direction of Mr. Stuart Blackton, is a film of Queen Elizabeth's time. Lady Diana's first film 'The Glorious Adventure' was not quite the success that was anticipated. Mr. Blackton's…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-04-24
Summary:

The body of a Chinese watchman employed at the Wo Ping Theatre was found outside No.3 Queen Victoria Street, with multiple injuries.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-08-05
Summary:

A Queen's Love' is shown at the Victoria Theatre. It is a perfect study and the scene shown at the Persian Garden Fete is striking. The drama is sustained by celebrated Pathe players Mile Robinne, M. Alexandre, M. Signoret and Mme Massart.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-28 - 1916-09-28
Summary:

On Oct 4, a grand benefit concert; pictures: 'The Victoria Cross' in 4 parts; a drama of the present war, 'A Soldier's Honour,' Pathe's Gazette, showing scenes in which the late Lord Kitchener appears; performance by artists.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-09-29 - 1916-10-03
Summary:

On Oct 4, a grand benefit concert; pictures: 'The Victoria Cross' in 4 parts; a drama of the present war, 'A Soldier's Honour,' Pathe's Gazette, showing scenes in which the late Lord Kitchener appears; performance by artists.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-07 - 1914-09-08
Summary:

Film screening of 'The King's Service'; Coming film: 'Queen of the Island'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1924-11-24
Summary:

World Theatre is screening 'The Martyr Queen' starring Diana Karenne, the beauty of the court of Versailles, along with fine costumes are exhibited in the picture. Film synopsis included.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-10-04
Summary:

The programme arranged for the concert in aid of the Lord Kichener Memorial Fund promises well. Local talent figures on the programme. Members of the Venus Amateur Dramatic Club will appear and war drama 'c' will be screened. Performance by 'Charlie' of the 'What nots,…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-07-03 - 1914-07-06
Summary:

Film screening of 'Queen's Jewels' (3 parts); Screening of The latest Gaumont Graphic

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-10-13
Summary:

A special holiday programme has been framed by the enterprising management of the Victoria Theatre for the enjoyment of the public. The super William Fox production 'Princess Romanoff,' starring Nance O'Neil, will be on the boards. The plot is based on 'Fedora' by…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1902-02-27 - 1902-02-27
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) From 7:15 to 8:45 p.m. and 9:15 to 11:15 p.m. New films just arrived. The grand historial film, 'The Queen's Necklace.' Debut of 'The Brennons' on Wednesday. 'The Quealy's' is coming. Matinees on Saturdays and Sundays at 4 p.m.