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: 1912-09-14 - 1912-09-21
Summary:

Two performances nightly, the great film 'Tom Butler'; great success of Baley and Patsy; debut at matinee on Sunday, 15th, 6 p.m. of the great acrobats; The Solotoroffs.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-09-16
Summary:

Films, which are projecting this week at the Victoria, notably the one entitled 'Tom Butler,' are excellent. Bayle and Patsey are introducing some more new songs. The Solotoroffs, in their marvellous juggling turn got a good reception.

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1912-09-16
Summary:

A particularly fine picture is being shown at the Victoria Theatre entitled 'Tom Butler.' The film, which is 3000 feet long, depicts the story of an escaped convict's attempts to avenge himself on the actress-wife.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-11-28 - 1912-11-30
Summary:

Battle of Vanila,' 'You Kid,' and 'The Triflers' on Sunday and Monday, Dec 1st & 2nd; Tom and Jerry and College Days on Tuesday; 'The Man from Mexico,' 'The Girl and the Jockey' on Wednesday and Thursday; 'My Friend from Australia' on…

5
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-02 - 1912-12-02
Summary:

Tonight: The Triflers (chorus girls contest) on Tuesday; Tom and Jerry and College Days; The Man from Mexico, the Girl and the Jockey on Wednesday & Thursday; My Friend from Australia on Friday; Brown's in Town, Rooms for Rent on Saturday and Sunday. Booking at Moutrie's.

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1912-12-03 - 1912-12-03
Summary:

Tonight: Tom and Jerry and College Days; The Man from Mexico, the Girl and the Jockey on Wednesday and Thursday; My Friend from Australia on Friday; Brown's in Town and Rooms for Rent on Saturday and Sunday. Booking at Moutrie's.

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

Films screeinings including 'Lighted Candle', 'Billy's Stratagem', 'Tom Butler' and comic film by special request 'Bedelia and the Suffragette'; Singing performance by Miss Nora Moore; Coming film: 'Qaueen of Carmargue' and 'The Merry…

8
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1913-06-06 - 1913-06-06
Summary:

The new sentimental film 'Lighted Candle'; the new film 'Billy's Stratagem'; the dramatic film 'Tom Butler' by special request; the new comic film Bedelia & the Suffragette; performance by Moore; the new dramatic film 'Queen of Carmargue' and…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1913-06-07
Summary:

Good fare is being provided at the Victoria Theatre just now, and the performances are being well patronised. A special grand programme was presented last night. Miss Nora Moore sings a number of catchy songs, and the film 'Tom Butler' was much enjoyed. The new film 'Queen of…

10
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-10 - 1916-02-12
Summary:

On Feb 11, the great Shakespearian play 'Othello' in 6 reels; interesting: Pathe's British Gazette, 'Big Guns for the Front'; comics: 'Leaning to Leanness,' 'On His Wedding Day' (Keystone); Saturday matinee 'Capt. Tom Kead'; Sunday Matinee…

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Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-10 - 1916-02-12
Summary:

The great Shakespearian play in 6 reels, 'Othello,' on Friday, 11th February, 1916. Interesting picture including 'Big Guns for the Front.' Pathe's British Gazette included. Comics including 'Leaning to Leanness' and 'On His Wedding Day' (Keystone).…

12
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-11 - 1916-02-12
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Othello' (6 reels), 'Big Guns at Front', 'Learning to Leaness', 'On His Wedding Day' (Keystone); Coming film: 'Capt. Tom Kidd' and 'Ave Maria'; Screening of 'Pathe's British Gazette

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-14 - 1916-02-16
Summary:

On Feb 15, 'As You Like It'; also 'The New Dawn,' oceanography; 'Delayed Proposal' [sic]; 'Wiffles and the Heiress'; 'Wille's Riot' (Keystone); on Feb 16, 'Othello'; on Feb 18, performance by Tom Melbourne.

14
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-14 - 1916-02-14
Summary:

Films screenings including 'Othello' (6 reels), 'Big Guns at Front', 'Learning to Leaness', 'On His Wedding Day' (Keystone); Coming film: 'Capt. Tom Kidd' and 'Ave Maria'; Screening of 'Pathe's British Gazette

15
Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-14
Summary:

In addition to a new Pathe Gazette and another topical picture 'Big Guns for the Front,' the Victoria is offering its patrons an excellent representation of 'Othello.' tomorrow night, this will be replaced with 'As You Like It.' An all British company Tom Melbourne…

16
Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-14
Summary:

The Tom Melbourne Company will appear at the Victoria Theatre with its artistes.

17
Newspaper Source: The China Mail
Publication Date: 1916-02-14 - 1916-02-16
Summary:

Two dramas, 'As You Like It' and 'The New Dawn,' on Tuesday, 15th February, 1916. Interesting picture including 'Oceangraphy.' Comics including 'Delayed Proposals,' 'Wiffles and the Heiress' and 'Willie's Riot' (Keystone). '…

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-17 - 1916-02-19
Summary:

On Feb 18, performance by Tom Melbourne; the magnificent hunting drama 'The Culprit' in 3 reels, Pathe's latest British Gazette; Saturday's matinee 'The Culprit.'

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Newspaper Source: Hong Kong Telegraph
Publication Date: 1916-02-17
Summary:

The current pictures programme at the Victoria Theatre includes a good film representation of 'As You Like It' and a new 'Wiffles' picture in colours. Tomorrow night, the Melbourne Comedy Company will give its first performance in Hong Kong. Mr. Tom Melbourne, Miss Eileen…

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Newspaper Source: South China Morning Post
Publication Date: 1916-02-17
Summary:

The Melbourne Comedy Company played for a short season led by Mr Tom Melbourne at the Victoria Theatre.