A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1908-07-28
Summary:

The only Chinese actor in America appearing in an English speaking company is Ah Sam, who plays Sing Wing as William Collier's support in 'Caught in the Rain' at the Victoria theatre on Monday (says the 'Daily Colonist,' Vancouver). Ah Sam was born and raised in Hong…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-05-27
Summary:

The new Victoria Theatre, a fine building in Des Voeux Road, erected by Messrs. Ramos and Ramos, was opened last night, the initial performance being well attended, in spite of the attraction at the City Hall. The theatre is capable of seating upwards of 800 persons, the chairs being of the tip-…

3
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-09
Summary:

The sum of £67. 13s. 5d. has been sent by Messrs. Ramos and Ramos to the Lord Mayor of London in aid of the Mansion House Titanic Relief Fund. This sum was realised at the recent entertainment at the Victoria Theatre on behalf of the Titanic Fund. The management of the Victoria announces the…

4
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-14 - 1912-05-22
Summary:

Two performances daily: 7.15 p.m. pictures only, 9.15 p.m. full programme. Performance by Sam Gale and Myra James

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-23 - 1912-05-28
Summary:

Two performances daily: 7.15 p.m. pictures only, 9.15 p.m. full programme. Showing the grand film of 4000 ft. long 'Zigomer and Nick Carter', performances by Sam Gale and Myra James

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-29 - 1912-05-30
Summary:

The only comfortable palatial theatre in town; 7.15 p.m. pictures only, 9.15 p.m. full programme. Showing the grand film of 4000 ft. long 'Zigomer and Nick Carter', performances by Sam Gale and Myra James

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-29
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre, which has just entered upon its second year, is still going strong. There was a packed house at the matinee on Sunday, the anniversary of the opening when the children of the colony were entertained free and each as given a packet of sweets during the interval. The…

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-05-31 - 1912-06-04
Summary:

Showing the greatest dramatic picture ever produced and the most expensive one on the market 'Lady of the Comelias' played by Sarah Bernhardt; Performance by Sam Gale and Sadie

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-06-05 - 1912-06-07
Summary:

By special request of our patrons and for a few nights only showing 'Dead Man's Child'; Performanace by Sam Gale and Sadie

10
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-06-08 - 1912-06-14
Summary:

Two performances: Pictures only at 7.15 p.m. & Full programme at 9.15 p.m.; Performance by Sam Gale and Myra James, Graham and Dent is coming; 'The Crusades' will be shown on 13th

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-06-15 - 1912-06-17
Summary:

The Crusaders' will be shown for a few nights; Next week will be showing 'The White Slave' and performance by Sam Gale, Myra James and Little Sadie

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-08-19 - 1912-08-21
Summary:

The coolest hall in town; 2 performances daily: 7.15 p.m. pictures only, 9.15 p.m. full programme; matinees: Saturdays at 4.30 p.m., Sundays at 6.00 p.m.; return visit of the celebrated artistes Sam Gale, Little Sadie, and Myra James; the grand films 'Fatality' and 'The Love of a…

13
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-08-20 - 1912-08-20
Summary:

Two performances at 7.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m., return visit of Sam Gale, Little Sadie and Myra James; Showing: 'Fatality' and 'The Love of a Child'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-08-22
Summary:

Messrs. Ramos, Myra James, Sam Gule and little Sadie are indeed offering a generous and attractive programme this week at the Victoria. The films, 'The Titanic Disaster' and 'Love and Friendship' are sure to find many admirers.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-08-26 - 1912-08-27
Summary:

The coolest hall in town; 2 performances daily: 7.15 p.m. pictures only, 9.15 p.m. full programme; matinees: Saturdays at 4.30 p.m., Sundays at 6.00 p.m.; the best films; last week of Hongkong's favourites, Sam Gale, Little Sadie, and Myra James.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-08-27 - 1912-08-27
Summary:

Two performances at 7.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m.; Magnificent films and performance by Sam Gale, Little Sadie and Myra James

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-08-28 - 1912-08-28
Summary:

Tonight: Debut of the celebrated artists Verne & Smith; Magnificent films and performance by Sam Gale, Little Sadie and Myra James

18
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-24 - 1913-06-26
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Spoony Sam', 'Bertie's Wooing', 'Mr. Dooley's Holidays' and 'The Merry Widow'; Singing performance by Nora Moore; Coming film: 'The Miracle'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-24 - 1913-06-26
Summary:

All new pictures including the most comic films, 'Spoony Sam,' 'Bertie's Wooing & Mr Dooley's Holidays'; performance by Moore; the magnificent film of the popular play 'The Merry Widow' on Friday 27th June; the great spectacular film 'The Miracle…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-12-23 - 1915-12-24
Summary:

On Dec 24, 'Max Sees Life,' a screaming 2 part comedy by Max Linder, positively one of the funniest picture ever produced; also the two part drama 'The Final Turn'; Pathe's British Gazette; 'Babes in the Wood'; 'A Xmas Problem'; 'The Talisman,…