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: 1911-08-28
Summary:

Business has been brisk at the cinematograph shows during the past week. At the Victoria Theatre, Miss Lynda Davis, who has become very popular since her arrival in Colony, is still the main attraction in a splendid programme. In the picture line, the programme is very strong indeed. The star…

2
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-10-13
Summary:

The Harmonious Huxhams who have been delighting record audiences at the Victoria Theatre for the past month are returning to Australia on Thursday. A star programme of pictures will also be screened.

3
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-10-17
Summary:

There was a record attendance at the Victoria Theatre on Monday night on the occasion of the benefit performance of the Huxham Trio. Tonight the great star artistes Harris and Vernon make their debut.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-11-06 - 1911-11-07
Summary:

Engagement extraordinary. 4 nights only, commencing November 7. The Great Jansen and Big Star Vaudeville Co. Nightly change of programme.

5
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-11-06 - 1911-11-06
Summary:

Commencing on Tuesday, November 7, the great Jansen and his Big Star Vaudeville Co. for 4 nights only. Matinees on Wednesday at 4 p.m. Slightly change of programme. Price details included. Last performance by Harris and Vernon tonight.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-11-07 - 1911-11-07
Summary:

Commencing on Tuesday, November 7, the great Jansen and his Big Star Vaudeville Co. for 4 nights only. Matinees on Wednesday at 4 p.m. Slightly change of programme. Price details included.

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1911-11-08 - 1911-11-10
Summary:

(Des Voeux Road Central) The great Jansen and his Big Star Vaudeville Co. Slightly change of programme. Price details included.

8
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1911-12-21
Summary:

The programme at the Victoria Theatre includes one of those star pictures which the management has been screening regularly. The film which is run in two parts depicts the siege of Calais, the most interesting stage in the hundred years war. The characters are taken by well-known continental…

9
Headline: The Cinemas
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-04-18
Summary:

Hongkong has had little cause to complain of lack of entertainment for many months past, yet through it all the Victoria and Bijou Cinemagraphs have maintained their own as attractions and seldom fail to draw large houses. At the Victoria, the Quealys made success, while the sisters Price were…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-06-18
Summary:

An exceptionally good entertainment is being provided at the Victoria Theatre just now. Graham and Dent performed again. The 'star' film is a 'star' indeed. It is entitled 'The White Slave.'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-07-23 - 1912-08-06
Summary:

Showing 'Romeo and Juliet'; Coming film: 'White Star Liner S.S. Titanic'

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-08-07 - 1912-08-07
Summary:

The great dramatic picture 'A Living Statue' for a few nights only; Performer: Miss Addie Leigh; Coming: 'White Star Liner S.S. Titanic Disaster'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-08-08 - 1912-08-12
Summary:

The great dramatic picture 'A Living Statue' for a few nights only; Performer: Miss Addie Leigh; Coming: 'White Star Liner S.S. Titanic Disaster', 'The Myster of the Glass Coffin'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-08-13 - 1912-08-15
Summary:

Two performances at 7.15 p.m. and 9.15 p.m. New films just arrived; Coming: 'White Star Liner S.S. Titanic Disaster'

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-12 - 1913-05-12
Summary:

Film screening of 'Les Miserables'; Last performance by The Howard Sisters; Late Ferry to Kowloon; Late car to the Peak; Ad with picture

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-12 - 1913-05-12
Summary:

Last night of The Howard Sisters on Tuesday; the great picture 'Les Miserables' on Wednesday; late car to the peak, late ferry to Kowloon. Booking at Moutrie's.

17
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-13 - 1913-05-13
Summary:

Film screening of 'Les Miserables' commence sharp 9 p.m.; Late car to the Peak; Late Ferry to Kowloon

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-05-14 - 1913-05-16
Summary:

Film screening of 'Les Miserables' commence sharp 9 p.m.; Late car to the Peak; Late Ferry to Kowloon

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-05-14 - 1913-05-15
Summary:

Tonight and for a few nights only, 'Les Miserables', by Victor Hugo at 9 p.m. sharp. Late car to the Peak. Late ferry to Kowloon. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1914-06-09
Summary:

The detective film 'Fantomas' of 5,000 feet in length has been screened at the Victoria. The star performers, Fantomas, and Jure, pit their wits against each other.