A History Of Film Exhibition And Reception In Colonial Hong Kong: 1897 To 1925
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121
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-07-09 - 1912-07-09
Summary:

Showing 'The Usurper', 'For the Emperor', 'Count of Essex'; Coming film: 'The Automobile Bandits of Paris'

122
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-07-12
Summary:

The attraction at the Victoria Theatre this week is the Billy Eldid Troupe of marvellous comic cyclists, who introduce Chocolate, described as the popular of Spanish circus clowns. In addition, the Victoria puts on a number of admirable films, which are alone worth seeing.

123
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-07-13
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre on Thursday night, Billy Eldid and troupe made their first appearance in Hongkong before a very good house. The great boxing burlesque, 'Jim Flynn v. Jack Johnson,' was truly a masterpiece in the fistic art. Messrs. Ramos and Ramos are showing some splendid…

124
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-07-15
Summary:

Both Mr. Billy Eldid & Co. and Jack Johnson will perform at the Victoria Theatre tomorrow night. The cinematograph films are exceptionally good; notably the one entitled 'The Golden Belt.'

125
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'

126
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-07-23
Summary:

Miss Addie Leigh's beautiful voice is making her very popular at the Victoria Theatre. The pictures this week are a selection of rare excellence, and include the awful Titanic disaster, the motor bandits of Paris and a magnificent film depicting the tragic story of 'Romeo and Juliet.…

127
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-07-27
Summary:

Messrs Ramos and Miss Addie Leigh impressed their audience last night at the Victoria Theatre. The new dramatic picture in two parts entitled 'Forgiveness' was particularly well received, whilst the comic films tickled the spectators. The film 'A Child to the Rescue' was very…

128
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-07-29
Summary:

Come early and avoid the crush, is the announcement that the Victoria Cinematograph is now compelled to make. No doubt the excellent pictures put on by the management accounts for the rush. The new films 'The Bandits of Paris' and 'Attacked by a Lion' were on the bill last…

129
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-08-07 - 1912-08-17
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.; from Friday, August 9, the grand film of 4,500 feet, 'The Mystery of the Glass Coffin'; great success with performance by Addio…

130
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'

131
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…

132
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.

133
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-08-22 - 1922-08-24
Summary:

Tonight, Thursday, 22nd and for a few nights only, the interesting film 'The Titanic Disaster.'

134
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.

135
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

136
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-08-27
Summary:

At the Victoria Theatre on Sunday night, a 'benefit' performance to the Gale family was held. Little Sadie delighted a fair house with her dancing. The films were of an interesting nature, particularly the dramatic one entitled 'Fatality.'

137
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

138
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-08-28 - 1912-08-28
Summary:

The coolest hall in town; 2 performances daily: 7.15 p.m. pictures only, 9.15 p.m. full programme; tonight the debut of the celebrated artistes Verno and Smith; a new week of magnificent films.

139
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-08-29 - 1912-08-31
Summary:

Tonight: A big hit of the celebrated artists Verne & Smith; A new week of magnificent films

140
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-08-30 - 1912-08-31
Summary:

2 performances: 7.15 p.m. pictures only, 9.15 p.m. full programme; a big hit of the celebrated artistes Verne and Smith; a new week of magnificent films, matinees Saturdays 4.30 p.m., Sundays 6.00 p.m.