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: 1916-08-29
Summary:

Dr. Richard Rowe and the Mystic Mora will perform at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow night.

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-30 - 1916-08-31
Summary:

Performance by the Great White Mahatma Company, Dr. Richard Rowe; Film screening 'Romona' featuring Mary Pickford

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-08-31
Summary:

A large audience was attracted to the Victoria Theatre by the performance of Dr. Richard Rowe and 'Mora' with hand tricks and answering questions of audiences. The pictures included further episodes of the 'Black Box' and 'Romona' [sic].

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-01 - 1916-09-01
Summary:

Screening of 'The Adventures of Nat Pinkerton' for three nights only, Pathe's British Gazette (Latest incidents) and Great War Pictures (The Achillion property of the Kaiser now in the hands of the Allies); Performance by Dr. Richard Rowe

5
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-09-02 - 1916-09-02
Summary:

Screening of 'The Adventures of Nat Pinkerton' for the last two nights, Pathe's British Gazette (Latest incidents) and Great War Pictures (The Achillion property of the Kaiser now in the hands of the Allies); Performance by Dr. Richard Rowe

6
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-24 - 1917-12-24
Summary:

Special Xmas week attraction of Richard and Gladie ad Wiles; Bell Chaplin as Charlie Chaplin.

7
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-24 - 1917-12-25
Summary:

Tonight: Special Xmas Week Attraction of Richard and Gladie, performance from the xylophone king

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-27 - 1917-12-27
Summary:

Performance by Richard and Gladie and Wiles; Bell Chaplin as Charlie Chaplin.

9
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-27
Summary:

Owing to the great demand from those who are unable to attend the 7.15 session of 'Damon and Pythias' at the Victoria Theatre, arrangements have been made for one screening of this great Greek photoplay tonight during the 9.15 session. One of the greatest classical stories which have…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1917-12-28 - 1917-12-28
Summary:

Performance by Richard and Gladie and Wiles; Bell Chaplin as Charlie Chaplin.

11
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-28 - 1917-12-28
Summary:

Screening of 'The Mystery of the double Cross' (7th & 8th episodes) featuring Molly King and Leon Bary; Performance by Richard and Gladie, Bell Chaplin; Note: Owing to the enormous number of people who were unable to find searts at 'Captain Kiddo', the film will be…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1917-12-28 - 1917-12-28
Summary:

Screening of 'The Mystery of the double Cross' (7th & 8th episodes) featuring Molly King and Leon Bary; Performance by Richard and Gladie, Bell Chaplin; Note: Owing to the enormous number of people who were unable to find searts at 'Captain Kiddo', the fi

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-04 - 1918-01-04
Summary:

Special matinee at 5.15 p.m., today, Friday, 4th January 1918, the management of the Victoria Theatre has kindly given a farewell benefit matinee to Miss Gladie. Programme: Richard and Gladie in their novelty dancing; Bert Wiles, the xylophone King. Also 'The Chocolate Soldier' in 5…

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-01-04
Summary:

A special benefit matinee is given at the Victoria Theatre for Miss Gladie, Richard and Bert Wiles. A special attraction will be the screening of 'Chocolate Soldier,' a five part film.

15
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-04 - 1918-06-05
Summary:

4th, 5th and 6th June, Bell's Vaudeville. Fred Keeley and Ivy Aldous, an artistic study in singing, dancing and talking. Also Richard in a comedy laugh, Con Aston, the ragtime pianist and complete change of films. Booking at Anderson's.

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1918-06-20
Summary:

William Courtenay plays both on the stage and the screen. He is to be seen tonight at the Victoria Theatre in Pathe Gold Rooster play 'The Recoil,' supported by Lillian Greuze. Film plot included. He acted in 'Kick In.' and made his first stage appearance at 15 years old and…

17
Headline: The Victoria
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1920-02-14 - 1920-02-21
Summary:

Watch for the opening night of The Bell Vaudeville at the Victoria. February 18 remarks: Richard and Michel, the famous comedy Acrobats. Booking at Anderson's. February 19 remarks: There is a short programme of pictures as well. February 21 remarks: Dick and Jerry in a comic entry. Also,…

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-18
Summary:

Bell's Vaudeville Company opened a short engagement at the Victoria Theatre last night, the performers included Misses Salma and Marusa, Messrs Richard and Mitchell.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1920-02-20 - 1920-02-20
Summary:

Tonight, Richard Bell presents the Bell's Vaudeville. Dick and Jerry in a comic entry. Also 'Hinton's Double' in five intense parts, the novelty acrobatic film of the only and original Hun-Guno troupe of Chinese acrobats. Special matinee on Saturday (21st) at 5 p.m. Booking…