A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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Headline: Benefit Night
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-10-12
Summary:

The Victoria cinematograph was packed last night, the occasion being a benefit performance to the popular manager, Mr. Blake. There was a full programme, and every item was thoroughly enjoyed. Mr. R. H. Stephenson, the manager of the Bijou Scenic theatre, kindly assisted with the programme, as…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-17 - 1913-03-20
Summary:

Performance by Miss Freda Ardea; Debut of Jolly Coleman, Alexander Galinsk and Miss Arkas

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-21 - 1913-03-28
Summary:

Performance by Alexander Galinsk; Coming film: 'The Bohemian Girl'; Coming singing and dancing performances by Miss Arkas and Freda Ardla

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-03-29 - 1913-03-29
Summary:

Performance by Alexander Galinsk; Coming film: 'Aviator's Secret'; Coming Singing and dancing performances by Miss Arkas and Freda Ardea

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-04-01 - 1913-04-05
Summary:

The great Eclair film, 'The Iron Master,' 3,000 ft. long, an enormous success wherever shown; look out for the great picture, 'Les Miserables,' which will be produced in a few days; performances by the Thunderbolt Man, Alexander Galinsky, Arkas, and Freda Ardea.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-24
Summary:

Mr. James Younge, who looks after the interest of the Dallas Comedy Company is here. Performances with Sir George Alexander's St. James' Theatre play 'The Thief' will begin on Wednesday. The original venue was Theatre Royal and was changed to Victoria Theatre.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-26
Summary:

Booking for the Dallas Comedy Company's season at the Victoria Theatre opens today at Moutrie's. The performances commence on Wednesday with Sir George Alexander's play from St. James' Theatre 'The Thief.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-28
Summary:

There is a photo of Miss May Hallat. She was introduced as the leading female role of 'The Thief,' by great London Production of Sir George Alexander. Mr. Henry Dallas is to present the performance at Victoria Theatre tonight.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-05-13
Summary:

The Victoria Theatre is showing a championship boxing bout, Jack Johnson versus Jim Flynn, and other interesting programmes. Also, a picture in 10 parts depicting the loves and labours of the three heroes in Alexander Dumas' famous work 'The Three Musketeers.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-09-12
Summary:

Last night in the benefit performance at the Victoria, H.E. the Governor, Lady May and the Misses May were present for a little while, as were also H.E. Major General Kelly with Mrs. and Miss Kelly, Commodore Anstruther, the French Consul and Miles. Liebert and a large number of officers of both…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1914-09-14
Summary:

The picture 'In the King's Service' was screened in Victoria Theatre, the proceeds of which are devoted to the Prince of Wales' Fund. The local artistes Mr A. J. England and Alexander Miller's rendering 'Land of Hope and Glory' was forced to respond to demands…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1915-09-13 - 1915-09-15
Summary:

On Sept 14, the management has much pleasure in presenting Pathe's great picture 'Tinsel & Tragedy' in 3 parts, 3,400 ft. long. Mlle. Robinne & Mr. Alexander from Comedie Francaise; also 'Wiffles & The Unwritten Law'; on Friday, 'Lucille Love,' the…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-14 - 1915-09-14
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Tinsel and Tragedy' (3 parts) and 'Wiffles and the Unwritten Law'; Coming film: 'Lucille Love'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-15 - 1915-09-15
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Tinsel and Tragedy' (3 parts) and 'Wiffles and the Unwritten Law'; Coming film: 'Lucille Love'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1915-09-16 - 1915-09-16
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Tinsel and Tragedy' (3 parts) and 'Wiffles and the Unwritten Law'; Coming film: 'Lucille Love'

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-09 - 1916-02-11
Summary:

On Feb 9-11, the war drama 'For the Motherland' in 3 parts; the detective story 'Tom Butler' in 3 parts; on Feb 12, exclusive feature 'Marguerite of Navarre' in 7 parts, from the celebrated novel of Alexander Dumas.

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Headline: Bijou Theatre
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-12 - 1916-02-15
Summary:

Tonight's powerful coloured and exclusive feature, 'Marguerite of Navarre' in 7 parts, from the celebrated novel of Alexander Dumas.

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Headline: Monte Cristo'
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1919-01-08
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre, beginning on January 9 is to be shown a Kine-dramatization of Alexandre Dumas's celebrated novel 'Monte Cristo.' The film is said to be Pathe most stupendous production. The novel 'The Count of Monte Cristo' was acknowledged as Alexander Dumas…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1919-01-25 - 1919-01-25
Summary:

Denise' in 6 parts, after the famous piece of Alexander Dumas, The Younger of the French Academy. Full orchestra. Manila String Band in attendance.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1919-01-27 - 1919-01-27
Summary:

Special matinee today (Monday) the 27th, January at 5.15 p.m., 'Denise' in 6 parts, after the famous piece of Alexander Dumas, the younger of the French academy. Full orchestra, Manila string band in attendance.